Nagoya University of the Arts

Admission requirements and dates

Nagoya University of the Arts admits international students through 2 routes.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

Good to know before applying

1. People with the 'Student' status of residence cannot apply to the Comprehensive Selection (trial lesson type, self-PR type, performance type, etc.). Use the Entrance Exam for International Students (Comprehensive Selection, Special Quota) or the General Selection.
2. A Japanese ability standard is required (any one of JLPT N1 or N2, EJU Japanese 200 points, BJT 400 points or JPT 525 points). Only scores taken in April 2024 or later and obtained by the time of application are valid.
3. If you have been enrolled at a school in Japan, the attendance certificate must show an overall attendance rate of 80% or more (if any month is below 80%, a written explanation is needed).
4. If you mail documents from outside Japan, also email copies (PDF or images) of all submitted documents by the mailing deadline. People entering Japan from the Philippines, Nepal or Vietnam also need a certificate showing no active tuberculosis.
5. If you cannot obtain a status of residence that allows you to study by enrollment, your admission is canceled. People living abroad must apply for a Certificate of Eligibility along with the enrollment procedures (the university applies on your behalf).

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Fees

First-year fees

¥1,500,000 ~ ¥2,165,000

Paid at enrollment

from ¥850,000

Application fee

¥15,000

The application fee is ¥15,000 (+ ¥517 handling fee). The first-year payment includes the ¥200,000 admission fee and is ¥1,500,000 to ¥2,165,000 depending on the area and course (not applicable to the Professional Artist Course). ¥850,000 or more is paid at enrollment procedures. In addition, student accident insurance of ¥3,300 + ¥1,360, and alumni association fee (¥29,000 for Music and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Art and Design).

For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines

Documents to prepare

Application confirmation form; statement of reasons for wishing to enter university (Form 1-1); certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) and academic transcript from your school; résumé (Form 9); copy of residence card or passport; proof of Japanese ability; statement of funding (Form 10); certificate from your Japanese language school, etc. (if applicable); submitted documents checklist (Form 11); for the Music Area, a form for performance pieces, etc.; for the Design Area (Literature and Writing), work submitted in advance

Graduate outcomes

Graduates (2025 academic year)

583 · Total of 533 undergraduate graduates and 50 students who completed graduate programs (employment counts regular employees and similar; further study is the total for graduate school, undergraduate, advanced course and special course).

Full-time employment

381 · 65%

Went on to graduate school etc.

29 · 5%

We could not find career outcomes for international students only in official materials (the school says it provides residence management and job-hunting guidance to more than 150 privately funded international students).

University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)

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Scholarships

• Admission Honors Scholarship B: international student exam takers are also considered. Tuition, education enhancement fee and facilities fee for the first year are reduced to a total of ¥500,000 per year (up to 16 students in the Faculty of Art and Design).
• Nagoya University of the Arts Tuition Reduction: for undergraduates in the second year or above who need support for financial reasons and have excellent grades and character. ¥300,000 of tuition is waived (up to 50 undergraduates).

Getting there

East Campus

Tokushige Nagoya-Geidai Station, Meitetsu Inuyama Line · Faculty of Education, Music Area, Arts and Liberal Studies Area, Performing Arts Area
愛知県北名古屋市熊之庄古井281

West Campus

Tokushige Nagoya-Geidai Station, Meitetsu Inuyama Line · Fine Art Area, Design Area, Arts and Liberal Studies Area, Performing Arts Area
愛知県北名古屋市徳重西沼65