Foreign Students Admission Information
Flow for admission
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Submission of application and documents
2
Document screen
3
Entrance examination
4
Admission procedure
5
Application for Certificate of Eligibility, COE (only for overseas applicants)
Qualifications for Screening (Application Submission)
To be eligible for screening, you must have a interest in music, musical instruments, or entertainment, and have a clear purpose for studying abroad and a strong will to study. You must satisfy the following three conditions:
1. You must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of admission on April 1, 2024. You must have completed more than 12 years of education. (According to the Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, those who have passed the qualification examination equivalent to high school graduation are also applicable)
2. You must meet one or more of the following ⓐ-ⓔ and be able to take classes in Japanese:
ⓐ Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or N2
ⓑ Students who have obtained 200 points or more in Japanese subjects of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
ⓒ Those who have received Japanese language education for 6 months or more* with a “Student” residence status at a Japanese language education facility recognized by the Minister of Justice through notification, and have good grades and attendance at Japanese language schools
ⓓ Those who have obtained 400 points or more on the BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test)
ⓔ Those who have received more than one year of education at a school stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act
3. You must be able to afford study abroad expenses (tuition and living expenses)**
* Based on the time of application submission, enrolled in a Japanese language education facility for 6 months or more
** Of the application documents (7p of the Japanese application guidelines), 3. Submission of expenses proof documents (copy of bank account or bank balance certificate) can be used to pay tuition during the school year (2.8 million yen for 2-year course, 4.1 million yen for 3-year course). explains.
Types of admission
● AO: Early action
Selection method to choose individuals who fit the ESP admission policy, which focuses on the applicant’s personality, motivation, and other characteristics:
ESP Admission Policy: Individuals who have a goal of becoming active in the entertainment industry and possess a strong sense of purpose and passion.
● Regular Decision
Admission is based on the applicant’s submission documents, written exam, interview, and Japanese language ability. Knowledge and skill in music are not the sole criteria for admission, so it is not necessary to have specialized knowledge or practical skills related to the major upon admission.
Application periods and test dates
● AO: Early action
- Participation in open campus, school information sessions, or weekday campus tours.
- Holders of official Japanese language proficiency score such as JLPT N2, N1, EJU or BJT.
- Online application through AO Entry or handwritten submission of international student admission book on page 17-18. Refer to table 1 for entry periods.
Notification from the admissions office within 2 weeks whether the applicant is eligible for AO admission.
● Regular Decision
You don`t need to apply through the AO entry system, you can directly submit your application to the admission office.
※Online application and submission with required documents by mail (or in-person submission)
※Refer to Table 2 for application period and admission test dates when you submitting the application.
[Table 1: AO Entry periods]
[Table 2: Admission test dates may vary depending on the application period.]
AO: early action
Regular decision
Admission Test
● AO: Early action
Interview: lasts approximates 20 minutes. Successful applicants in the AO admission process may be required to submit assignments or participate in special classes before enrollment, depending on their chosen department or course. Detailed information will be provided along with the examination results notification.
● Regular Decision
Written test: a Japanese language test that confirms proficiency at the JLPT N2 level.
Writing: Two themes with a length of about 400 characters per theme.
Interview: lasts approximately 20 minutes. ※ Applicants who possess certified Japanese language proficiency scores are exempt from the written test.
※When applying from overseas, an online entrance exam will be conducted.
From Admission result to enrollment (apply to all admissions)
● Admission in Japan : Valid long-term residents
Notification of acceptance
Enrollment procedure within the specified period:
・Submit a pledge
・Submit a survey for a department
・Payment of tuition For successful AO applicants: participated in special lesson called pre-school
● Admission from abroad : Need to apply for a COE: the certificate of eligibility
Admission notification
Complete the admission process within the specified period
・submit a pledge
・Submit a survey (if applicable to the course)
・Payment the admission fee (JPY 200,000)
・apply for a COE *COE processing time can take up to 12 weeks, with an average of 4-8 weeks
・Pay the tuition (excluding the admission fee) after receiving confirmation of the COE issuance
・Apply for an entry visa at the Japanese embassy after the original COE arrives
・Enter Japan
※Take a level test, participate in individual interview and guidance sessions (if applicable to the major)
※Attend the matriculation ceremony (all new students)
※Participated in ICC guidance for foreign students only.
Documents submitting
Common requirements for all type of admissions
・For certificates, you must be issued within 3 months from the date of issuance.
・If submitting a copy instead of the original, it must be copied in A4 size without enlargement or reduction, and the date of the copy, the name in English of the person who made the copy, and their signature must be included.
・If submitting by mail, please refer to page 6 of the 2024 admission book for the mailing address of each campus. ・Before sending by mail, please send a scanned copy of all documents to confirm hat there is no need for additional submission.
Required submissions (①~⑧) | |
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①② Application form ~ Resume ~ Affidavit form | Complete online (or handwritten on pages 13-16 of the 2024 admission book. In case of any necessary corrections when handwriting, use “訂正印” (correction seal) |
③ Proof of financial ability | A copy of the bank statement of proof of balance issued by the bank |
④ Three photographs | A photo taken within the last 3 months, sized 3cm x 4cm |
⑤⑥ Graduation certificate and transcript from the final school attended | If there has been any leave absence, with drawl, or expulsion after the final school, a proof of leave absence/withdrawal/expulsion and transcript for that period must also be submitted. |
⑦ Copy of Passport | All pages with photographs, biography information, signatures, Japan entry stickers and exit stamps. |
⑧ Application fee: admission fee | Payment by online: Flywire or cash |
Submission only for the relevant person ⑨~⑮ | |
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⑨ Attendance rate/Transcript certificate from Japanese Language School | If you are currently studying at a Japanese language school or have previously enrolled and studied, please submit your attendance rate/Transcript certificate |
⑩ Proof of academic achievement in Japan. | Proof of Academic achievement in Japan. |
⑪ Certified Japanese Language Proficiency (Passing) Certificate | Submit only if you have obtained JLPT N2, N1, EJU Japanese subject score of 200 or higher, or BJT score of 400 or higher. Original copies will be returned after copying. |
⑫Residence Card ⑬National Health Insurance Card | Original copies will be returned after copying. |
⑭Copy of Admission preparation program certificate | If you have completed the program application before entering Japan and received a certificate from ICC, ESP colleges. |
⑮Recommendation Letter (only applicable for current Japanese language students) | Submit if you have received it from the Japanese language school you are currently attending. |