Graduate (MA) Program (International Students 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.
• The JLPT certification (N2 or a higher level) is required to certify your Japanese language proficiency.

Graduate School (Master Program)

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

EJU scores cannot be used for application.

About the Entrance Examination for International 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

Number of 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. 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. 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
    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)
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 applicants can write in English instead of Japanese.
*2 Submit one’s work to the Adimissions Office by 17:00, Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
    If submitting by air mail, it must reach us by Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Musicology (Major)

• Musicology and Instruments / Acoustics
  Submit it to the Admissions Office by 17:00, Friday, October 30, 2026.
  If submitting by air mail, it must reach us by Friday, October 30, 2026.
• Music Therapy
  Submit it to the Admissions Office by 17:00,Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  If submitting by air mail, it must reach us by Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Music Education Studies (Major)

*1 Research Paper on a specialized topic may be submitted in either Japanese or English. If in Japanese, approximately 8,000 characters, if in English, approximately 3,500 words are needed.Research Paper must be accompanied by an abstract.
　Submit it to the Admissions Office by 17:00,Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
　If submitting by air mail, it must reach us by Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Schedule

2027 Academic Year Examination Schedule

Entrance Examination Fee

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