OpenFieldM.F.A. in Cultural Heritage Conservation Enrolment
Two-year postgraduate research curriculum delivering advanced scientific material analysis, nondestructive timber ultrasound testing, and heritage policy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Fine Arts, or Conservation Science
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 or equivalent Japanese literacy
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Graduation portfolio and 2,000-character master's research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate research assistantships and Kyoto heritage fellowships available
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,100,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 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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