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

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.

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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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