Graduate (MA) Program (International Applicants Admission)

Notification:

• 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).
• Depending on the results of the examinations, some majors may conduct additional examinations. They are scheduled for February 2026 if conducted. Please check here for details.
• From the Entrance Examination of 2020 Academic Year, either of the following tests is required to check your Japanese Language proficiency.

Graduate School (Master Program)

URL of EJU : http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html
URL of JLPT : http://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.cgi

About the Entrance Examination for International Applicants

About the details of the application and examination subjects etc., please check for the Application Requirements.
The Application Requirements are available in PDF format excluding past exams.
If you would like to receive the Application Requirements with past exams, Please contact Admissions Office (nyugaku@kunitachi.ac.jp).

*only in Japanese

• 2026 Academic Year Graduate (MA) Program Application Requirements

Number of Students to be Admitted

Master Program for 2026 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 do.
   *accompanied by a Japanese translation
4. 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.)
5. Either of the following as Japanese Examination
   • Copy of the Examination Voucher of EJU (Japanese) taken after April, 2024
   • 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
6. List of songs the applicant will sing (prescribed form)
   * only for applicants for Vocal Studies Major
7. List of songs the applicant will play (prescribed form)
   *only for applicants for Keyboard Instruments (Piano Course) and Accompaniment Course
8. List of songs the applicant will play(prescribed form)
   *only for applicants for String Instruments, Wind Instruments and Percussion Instruments 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 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)
14. Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
    If the applicant wishes for the Kunitachi College of Music Graduate School Scholarship, submit the application form.
    *for details, please look at page 15 of the Application Requirements

Examinations

Vocal Studies (Major)

Instrumental Studies (Major)

Composition Studies (Major)

*1 Japanese parts of the Written examination, the Essay can be replaced with English.
*2 Submit one’s work to the Adimissions Office until 17:00, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
    If submitting by air mail, it is needed to reach us until Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Musicology (Major)

• Musicology and Instruments / Acoustics
  Submit it to the Admissions Office until 17:00, Friday, October 31, 2025.
  If submitting by air mail, it is needed to reach us until Friday, October 31, 2025.
• Music Therapy
  Submit it to the Admissions Office until 17:00,Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
  If submitting by air mail, it is needed to reach us until Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Music Education Studies (Major)

*1 A research paper about a professional theme. Written in Japanese or English is available. If in Japanese, more than 12,000 characters, if in English, about 5,000 words is needed.Research Paper shall be accompanied by the abstract.
　Submit it to the Admissions Office until 17:00,Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
　If submitting by air mail, it is needed to reach us until Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Schedule

2026 Academic Year Examination Schedule

Entrance Examination Fee

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