Tokyo Polytechnic University
東京工芸大学
28 days leftApply by 12/2 → exam on 12/13 · Faculty of Engineering, International Student Selection Rounds II, III, and IV (EJU-based type)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakano Campus | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Oedo Line, Nakano-Sakaue Station (Exit 1), 7 min walk | 58 | ¥35,000 | ¥80,000 |
| Atsugi Campus | Odakyu Line, Hon-Atsugi Station, about 20 minutes by bus (last stop, Tokyo Polytechnic University) | 0 | — | — |
About the school
A private university founded in 1923. It has 4,365 students, including 503 international students (undergraduate 455 · graduate 48). There are 140 faculty members, 10 of them from outside Japan. It has 2 campuses (Nakano, Atsugi); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1923
- Konishi Photography School founded (Japan's first higher education institution for photography)
- 1950
- Tokyo College of Photography Junior College set up under the new school system (Nakano, Tokyo)
- 1966
- Faculty of Engineering of Tokyo College of Photography set up (Atsugi, Kanagawa)
- 1977
- Tokyo College of Photography renamed Tokyo Polytechnic University
- 1994
- Faculty of Arts (Departments of Photography, Film, and Design) set up
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Tokyo Polytechnic University admits international students through 4 routes.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 practical skills and a portfolio · Faculty of Arts
Official name: 芸術学部 留学生選抜
You take one expression-skill subject and an interview at the Nakano Campus. You apply to only one of the departments of Photography, Film, Design, Interactive Media, Animation, Game, and Manga.
Accepting applications now · until 2/5
December exam · Round I
- Apply 10/23~10/29
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- Exam 12/1238 days left
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- Results 12/18
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- Enroll ~1/8
March exam · Round II (for people with the "Student" status of residence)
- Apply 2/1~2/5opens in 89 days
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- Exam 3/5
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- Results 3/12
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- Enroll ~3/18
Apply with EJU scores · Faculty of Engineering
Official name: 工学部 留学生選抜（日本留学試験利用型）
There is no individual academic exam at the university; selection is by EJU scores and an interview. There are four rounds from October to March.
Accepting applications now · until 12/2
October · Round I
- Apply 9/18~10/2
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- Exam 10/10
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- Results 11/1
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- Enroll ~11/117 days left
December, February, March · Rounds II to IV
Apply with the university's own exam · Faculty of Engineering
Official name: 工学部 留学生選抜（一般型）
There is no Japanese score standard; you take Mathematics, an essay in Japanese, and an interview. With excellent results you receive the International Student Selection Honors Scholarship (¥200,000 off).
Accepting applications now · until 12/2
Apply with a recommendation from your language school · Faculty of Engineering
Official name: 工学部 留学生選抜指定校推薦（日本語学校）
Only people enrolled at a Japanese-language school designated by the university can apply. Ask your Japanese-language school for the detailed conditions.
Accepting applications now · until 12/2
Good to know before applying
- Faculty of Arts Round II: if you are taking the 2nd JLPT session (December) and cannot submit proof of Japanese ability within the application period, your application is not accepted
- You need an attendance rate of 80% or more at your current school (for Faculty of Arts Round I, submit it at enrollment procedures). If it is below 80% without a reasonable reason, your application is not accepted and no admission permit is issued.
- A bank balance certificate from the person paying your expenses (parents, etc.) is required. The balance should be about ¥1,000,000, the amount paid at enrollment procedures. An account in your own name is not accepted.
- Application documents are valid by the postmark of the deadline date (within Japan only). If sent from abroad, they must arrive by the deadline.
- The application fee, once transferred, is not refunded for any reason. Submitted documents are not returned.
東京工芸大学 2027年度 工学部 学生募集要項 · 東京工芸大学 2027年度 芸術学部 学生募集要項 · checked 2026-11-03
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,550,000 ~ ¥1,860,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥875,000
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
First-year tuition for the 2027 academic year. Faculty of Engineering ¥1,550,000 (admission fee ¥200,000); Faculty of Arts ¥1,860,000 (admission fee ¥250,000; includes lab and practical training fee). Other association fees of ¥35,000 are separate. Paid in 2 installments: at enrollment procedures and in September. Application fee: ¥30,000 for Engineering, ¥35,000 for Arts.
Places and fees by department 11
| Department | Places | Applied/Passed | First-year fees (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | |||
| Department of Photography | 3 | 46 / 19 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Film | 3 | 25 / 8 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Design | 10 | 84 / 3 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Interactive Media | 3 | 22 / 6 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Animation | 5 | 97 / 11 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Game | 3 | 58 / 9 | 1,860,000 |
| Department of Manga | 3 | 65 / 5 | 1,860,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering, Department of Engineering | |||
| Information Course | 15 | 72 / 53 | 1,550,000 |
| Mechanical Course | 6 | 31 / 23 | 1,550,000 |
| Electrical and Electronic Course | 6 | 16 / 12 | 1,550,000 |
| Architecture Course | 10 | 17 / 16 | 1,550,000 |
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
Application form, original documents certifying eligibility for university admission, copies of passport and residence card, proof of Japanese ability (such as the EJU admission ticket), international student materials, balance certificate of the person paying expenses, attendance rate certificate, interview materials (Faculty of Arts), and others
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 992 · Total of Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Arts graduates (sum of the numbers for each faculty). Those who found jobs are in regular positions or self-employed, etc.
- Full-time employment
- 687 · 69%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 64 · 6%
No job placement results for international students alone were found in official materials
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- International Student Selection Honors Scholarship (Faculty of Engineering): for top scorers in General Type Rounds II and III, ¥200,000 off first-year tuition (excluding the admission fee) (10 students each)
- Tokyo Polytechnic University Supporters' Association Scholarship for International Students (the university's own)
Student life support
Student dormitory Dormy Atsugi (Ebina City, Kanagawa; capacity 54; no particular entry conditions; first come, first served)
Getting there
- Nakano Campus
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Oedo Line, Nakano-Sakaue Station (Exit 1), 7 min walk · Faculty of Arts (exam venue)
東京都中野区本町2-9-5 - Atsugi Campus
- Odakyu Line, Hon-Atsugi Station, about 20 minutes by bus (last stop, Tokyo Polytechnic University) · Faculty of Engineering (exam venue)
神奈川県厚木市飯山南5-45-1
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: Lombroso · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons