Japan · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Master of Fine Arts in Traditional Japanese Painting & Contemporary Digital Media

Studio-based graduate degree bridging traditional mineral pigment Nihonga painting techniques with generative digital projection and installation arts.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BFA degree in Fine Arts, Nihonga (Japanese Painting), Sculpture, or Digital Arts
English language proficiency: Japanese JLPT N2 (or English with prospective professor agreement)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Portfolio of 10–15 original studio artworks and artist statement
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Monbukagakusho and municipal cultural grant eligibility
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥535,800 JPY/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Hiroshima City University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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