B.A. in Traditional Japanese Architecture Enrolment
Four-year degree qualifying graduates to sit for Japan's national First-Class Registered Architect examination upon graduation, featuring hand timber joinery training.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation certificate
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Practical pencil sketching test and portfolio interview
- Recommendation letters
- High school recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for JASSO foreign student scholarships and Kyoto craft guild bursaries
- Application fee
- ¥20,000 exam fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,600,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Arts and Crafts University (KYOBI) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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