Graduate (MA) Program (International Adult Students Admission)

Notification:

• In this examination, applicants must be aged 25 or over.
• Students who are expected to graduate from college cannot apply.
• For the entrance examination for international students, there will be no online system, but only a face-to-face system (examination to be taken in person at the college).
• The JLPT certification (N2 or a higher level) is required to certify your Japanese language proficiency.

URL of JLPT : http://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.cgi

※EJU scores cannot be used for application.

About the Entrance Examination for International Adult Students

About the details of the application and examination subjects etc., please check for the Application Requirements.

*only in Japanese

• 2027 Academic Year Graduate (MA) Program Application Requirements

Students to Be Admitted

Master Program for 2027 Academic Year

Necessary Materials

1. Application Form
   After paying the entrance examination fee, print it out from "My page". Be sure to print it out using a color printer.(Black and white printing is not allowed.)
2. Official Transcript (entire period during the latest academic background)
   *accompanied by a Japanese translation
3.  Certificate of Graduation
   If submitting the certificate is not possible, a photocopy of the original will be accepted.
   *accompanied by a Japanese translation
4. Statement of Purpose (free format)
   Character count must be 1,000 or less and write the number of characters.
5. List of Research and Education Achievements (free format)
   If you have work experience, please provide the details.
6. Letter of Recommendation from the Principle or Teacher of Applicant’s School
   *accompanied by a Japanese translation (The alma mater must be equivalent to an undergraduate-level university.)
7. Original Score Report of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores of JLPT
   *N2 or a higher level
   *regardless of the date the exam was taken and the original must be submitted
8. List of Songs the Applicant Will Play (prescribed form)
   *only for applicants for Keyboard Instruments (Piano Course) and Accompaniment Course
9. Personal Identification (prescribed form)
   Guarantor must be residing in Japan and could be responsible for the applicant’s identity and expenses liabilities.
   If the guarantor is a foreigner living in Japan, please attach the copy of both sides of the Residence Card.
10. Copy of Residence Card (both sides)
11. Copy of the Entry Visa
    Submit if you have one at the time of application.
12. Passport Copy of the Personal Identificaiton Page
13. International Students’ Personal Data Sheet (prescribed format)

Examinations

Instrumental Studies (Major)

Musicology (Major)

*For the Music Therapy Course, the oral exam includes a 3-minute singing and playing session (you can bring a memorized score or chord sheet music. A piano is available). You must choose one song to use in the music therapy session (pop songs, enka, J-pop, or any other songs of your choice).

Music Education Studies (Major)

Schedule

2027 Academic Year Examination Schedule

Entrance Examination Fee

Please note that you are responsible for all fees related to the transfer.