OpenFieldNUA International Creative Excellence Tuition Reduction Scholarship
Competitive institutional scholarship awarded to exceptional foreign creators entering undergraduate or graduate degree pathways in music, design, or fine arts.
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 with creative portfolio or musical audition
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 (or EJU Japanese 200+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Art portfolio (15-20 original works) or music performance recording (15 min video)
- Recommendation letters
- Art teacher or private music instructor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 30% to 50% tuition waiver (up to ¥750,000/year savings)
- Application fee
- ¥250,000 entrance fee (first year)
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,500,000 - ¥1,800,000 annual tuition depending on art/music faculty
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nagoya University of the Arts (NUA) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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