Department of Animation & Media Arts Portfolio Review Admission

Four-year degree developing studio-ready digital animators, story artists, and character designers for the Japanese entertainment industry.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Secondary graduation certificate
English language proficiency: JLPT N2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Artistic portfolio comprising 10–20 original manga, animation character designs, or storyboards
Recommendation letters: Portfolio assessment and faculty interview

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

Financial support / stipend: Wacom digital pen display hardware access and studio production grants
Application fee: ¥15,000
Tuition / joining costs: ¥820,000/year (with international student discount)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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