Bunka Gakuen University
文化学園大学
75 days leftApply by 1/18 → exam on 2/18 · International Student Admission, Round 2
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shintoshin Campus (Yoyogi) | Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio, subway), South Exit / Koshu Kaido ticket gate, 7 min walk | 51 | ¥35,000 | ¥83,500 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1923. It has 3,465 students, including 846 international students (undergraduate 796 · graduate 50). There are 159 faculty members, 9 of them from outside Japan. It has exchange agreements with 40 universities in 18 countries and regions.
History · 5
- 1923
- "Bunka Sewing School for Girls" was approved as the first Western-style dressmaking school in Japan
- 1950
- Opened Bunka Women's Junior College and established the Department of Clothing
- 1964
- Opened Bunka Women's University and established the Department of Clothing in the Faculty of Home Economics
- 2011
- Renamed Bunka Gakuen University and Bunka Gakuen University Junior College
- 2012
- Bunka Gakuen University and its Junior College became coeducational
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Bunka Gakuen University admits international students through 1 route.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with an essay and an interview
Official name: 留学生入試1期・2期
You take a Japanese essay, a Japanese exam and an individual interview at the Shintoshin Campus (Shinjuku). There is no practical exam, and you do not bring works or a portfolio. If you live outside Japan, first contact the school by email. Exams are also held on site at the Seoul office.
Accepting applications now · until 1/18
Round 1 · November exam · scholarships available
- Apply 10/9~10/13
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- Exam 11/1511 days left
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- Results 11/25
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- Enroll ~12/10
Round 2 · February exam
- Apply 1/14~1/18opens in 71 days
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- Exam 2/18
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- Results 2/25
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- Enroll ~3/8
Good to know before applying
- Documents must arrive within the application period (simple registered express mail; no in-person submission). Incomplete documents are not accepted unless corrected by the deadline for incomplete documents (Oct 23 for Round 1, Jan 29 for Round 2)
- The total time you attended elementary, junior high or high schools in Japan must be within 2 years (foreign schools in Japan and Japanese educational facilities overseas are treated the same)
- If you live outside Japan, you must email the admissions office before registering your web application (to confirm the exam method and other details individually). The school does not issue documents for entering the country to take the exam
- You cannot change your chosen department after applying. Submitted documents and the application screening fee are generally not refunded
- Withdrawal from admission must be filed to arrive by 4 p.m. on March 31, 2027. Part of the admission fee (¥100,000) is not refunded
文化学園大学 2027年度 留学生入試1期・2期 入学試験要項（2027年4月入学生用） · checked 2026-11-03
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,369,300 ~ ¥1,599,900
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥792,400
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
2027 academic year fees. Admission fee ¥350,000 (¥200,000 for the Department of International Culture and Tourism) + tuition, educational enhancement fee, seminar and practical training fee, and health checkup and insurance fee. In addition, ¥18,400 for student activities (paid at enrollment)
Places and fees by department 6
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Fashion Science and Technology | |||
| Department of Fashion Creation | 30 | 164 / 80 | 1,564,900 |
| Department of Fashion and Society | 14 | 63 / 34 | 1,564,900 |
| Faculty of Design and Architecture | |||
| Department of Design and Visual Arts | 10 | 139 / 24 | 1,599,900 |
| Department of Architecture and Interior Design | 15 | 54 / 24 | 1,599,900 |
| Faculty of International Culture | |||
| Department of International Culture and Tourism | 7 | 99 / 63 | 1,369,300 |
| Department of International Fashion Culture | 5 | 49 / 23 | 1,569,300 |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Applied/passed figures are for the 2026 academic year. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Web application form, transcript from your high school (3 years, original), certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) (original), color copy of both sides of your residence card or of your passport, financial support statement (designated form), attendance and grade certificate and certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from your Japanese language institution (for those enrolled) or the school report from a Japanese high school; otherwise EJU or JLPT results, etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 715 · Includes graduate school completers. Employed includes regular staff and self-employed
- Full-time employment
- 461 · 64%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 12 · 2%
School-reported: of 74 international undergraduate students who graduated in March 2026 (current 6 departments), 16 found jobs and 7 went on to graduate school (as of May 1, 2026)
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Scholarship student system (International Student Admission Round 1 only): half of the admission fee is waived for high achievers; from the second year, half of the annual tuition is waived based on the previous year's grades and other factors (up to 4 years)
- Bunka Gakuen University Tuition Reduction for Privately Funded International Students: for privately funded international students who have difficulty continuing their studies for financial reasons (applied to the second-term payment; cannot be combined with other scholarships)
Student life support
Partner student dormitory "Campus Village Chitose-Karasuyama" (run by Gakusei Joho Center; mixed gender; 4-minute walk from Chitose-Karasuyama Station on the Keio Line, about 30 minutes to campus)
Getting there
- Shintoshin Campus (Yoyogi)
- Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio, subway), South Exit / Koshu Kaido ticket gate, 7 min walk · All departments (exam venue)
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SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Daderot · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons