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There are 32 Arts, Design & Architecture programs in Japan, spread across 20 universities, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo and Teikyo Heisei University.
University of Tokyo
Institute of Science Tokyo
Teikyo Heisei University — The Faculty of Liberal Arts at Teikyo Heisei University provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education that nurtures students’ critical thinking, communication,...
Teikyo Heisei University — The Master's degree program at the Graduate School of Liberal Arts at Teikyo Heisei University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of multi...
Kanagawa University — The Stream of Urban and Life Design at Kanagawa University explores the intricate relationship between urban environments and the quality of life they offer. This course...
Utsunomiya University
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Master's Degree in Comparative Arts at Aoyama Gakuin University provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and analyzing various forms of ar...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor's Degree in Cultural and Creative Studies at Aoyama Gakuin University offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of culture and the arts within...
Musashi University — The Bachelor's Degree in Information and Social Design at Musashi University offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that integrates principles of design, technology,...
Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts — The Department of Arts at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and creating art in its many forms. This degree em...
International Christian University — The Bachelor's Degree in Art and Cultural Heritage at International Christian University is designed to explore the profound relationship between art and the communities...
Josai International University — The Master's Degree in the Graduate School of Humanities at Josai International University offers a comprehensive exploration of human culture, society, and intellectual...
Temple University Japan — The Bachelor's Degree in Art at Temple University Japan provides students with a comprehensive understanding of artistic principles, techniques, and contemporary practice...
Kobe Design University — The Master's Program in the Graduate School of Arts and Design at Kobe Design University is designed to nurture innovative professionals in the field of art and design. T...
Tezukayama University
Tezukayama University
Tezukayama University
Nishinippon Institute of Technology
Wayo Women's University — The Calligraphy program in the Japanese Literature and Culture department focuses on theory and practice through study of calligraphy history and writing theory, plus ski...
Wayo Women's University
Wayo Women's University
Women's College of Fine Arts — The Graduate School of Fine Arts Research at Women’s College of Fine Arts supports graduate-level study connected to the college’s art and design fields, including majors...
Kanazawa College of Art — Craft at Kanazawa College of Art is a bachelor’s program in Craft. In the early part of the program, students study traditional techniques and materials, with a focus on...
Kanazawa College of Art
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2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #36 (University of Tokyo) to #84 (Institute of Science Tokyo); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,606,905 citations).
By level: 20 bachelor's, 8 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). Kanazawa College of Art offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.
University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Institute of Science Tokyo (QS World #84) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, University of Tokyo is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Kanazawa College of Art, with 7, ahead of Wayo Women's University (3).
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