Showa University of Music
昭和音楽大学
5 days leftApply by 11/9 → exam on 11/21 · International Student Selection, Rounds 1 and 2 (Faculty of Art and Design)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-Yurigaoka Campus (South Building and North Building) | Odakyu Line, Shin-Yurigaoka Station, 4 min walk | 9 | ¥27,800 | ¥61,000 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1930. It has 1,388 students. There are 67 faculty members.
History · 5
- 1930
- Shimohachikawa Keisuke Vocal Music Institute is founded
- 1940
- Tokyo Seisen Music School opens
- 1969
- Showa Music Junior College opens (Atsugi City, Kanagawa)
- 1984
- Showa University of Music opens (Atsugi City, Kanagawa)
- 2007
- The campus moves to Shin-Yurigaoka, Asao Ward, Kawasaki City
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Showa University of Music admits international students through 3 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
Apply online · music practical exam
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜（オンライン式）
You take the exam online without coming to Japan. You must contact the Admissions Office before the application period. If you live outside Japan, you can take only the October and December rounds.
Accepting applications now · until 12/2
Apply with a practical exam · Faculty of Music
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜（音楽学部・対面式）
You come to the university and take the main-subject practical exam by course, piano as a secondary subject, etc., and an interview. Rounds 1 and 2 are open to applicants living outside Japan too.
Accepting applications now · until 12/2
October · both inside and outside Japan
- Apply 10/2~10/7
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- Exam 10/25
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- Results 11/2
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- Enroll ~11/139 days left
December · both inside and outside Japan
- Apply 11/27~12/2opens in 23 days
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- Exam 12/19
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- Results 1/12
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- Enroll ~1/22
Early February · only for those living in Japan
- Apply 1/7~1/13opens in 64 days
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- Exam 1 2/2
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- Exam 2 2/3
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- Results 2/12
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- Enroll ~2/22
Late February · only for those living in Japan
- Apply 2/5~2/9opens in 93 days
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- Exam 2/20
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- Results 3/2
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- Enroll ~3/9
Apply with a presentation · Faculty of Art and Design
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜（芸術工学部）
This is the newly established Faculty of Art and Design. You come to the university and give a presentation, attend an interview, and take a basic academic skills exam in mathematics and English. There is no online exam.
Accepting applications now · until 11/9
November-December · both inside and outside Japan
February-March · only for those living in Japan
Good to know before applying
- Rounds 3 and 4 are open only to people living in Japan (with a residence status).
- If you want the online format (Faculty of Music), be sure to contact the Admissions Office before the application period of that exam.
- Certificates must be originals in Japanese or English. Other languages require a notarized certified translation (translations by translation companies or Japanese language schools are not accepted). Documents must be sent by simplified registered mail and arrive by the deadline.
- Submitted documents, sheet music and media will not be returned. If you withdraw by procedure by 12:00 on March 31, 2027, everything except the admission fee is refunded.
昭和音楽大学 2027年度 学生募集要項 外国人留学生（音楽学部・音楽科・音楽専攻科・研究生・大学院） · 昭和音楽大学 2027年度 芸術工学部 芸術工学科 入学者選抜要項 · checked 2026-11-03
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,700,000 ~ ¥2,270,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥950,000
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
Faculty of Music: admission fee ¥200,000, tuition ¥1,420,000, facility fee ¥650,000; Faculty of Art and Design: ¥1,700,000. Separately, student association and Dorei-kai fees (¥55,500 in total) are collected on behalf of the associations. Can be paid in 2 installments. Application fee: ¥38,000 for the Faculty of Music, ¥35,000 for the Faculty of Art and Design.
Places and fees by department 3
| Department | Places | First-year fees (¥) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Music | |||
| Department of Musical Arts and Expression | A few places | 2,270,000 | |
| Department of Musical Arts Management | A few places | 2,270,000 | |
| Faculty of Art and Design | |||
| Department of Art and Design | 20 | 1,700,000 | |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application form · personal history form · list of exam pieces (for those with a practical exam) · statement of reasons for applying and activity report · international student essay · graduation (or expected graduation) certificate · academic transcript · JLPT and EJU results (if applicable) · copy of passport · copy of residence card (for those living in Japan), etc.
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 230 · Faculty of Music graduates. Those employed are regular employees, self-employed people, etc.; those who went on to further study include graduate school, special courses, etc.
- Full-time employment
- 98 · 43%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 42 · 18%
We could not find employment results for international students alone in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- International student scholarship (grant): ¥200,000 reduction for students of excellent grades and character who have difficulty paying tuition for financial reasons (a few places; apply at the time of application).
- Merit scholarship program (grant): ¥300,000-1,500,000 reduction depending on entrance exam results (¥200,000-1,000,000 for the Faculty of Art and Design).
Student life support
The women's and men's dormitories will close at the end of March 2027, and no new residents are recruited for those entering from the 2026 academic year; university partner dormitories are introduced instead.
Getting there
- Shin-Yurigaoka Campus (South Building and North Building)
- Odakyu Line, Shin-Yurigaoka Station, 4 min walk · Faculty of Music, Faculty of Art and Design (exams are held in the South Building)
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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.