Bachelor of Arts in Manga Production & Graphic Narrative

Four-year comprehensive degree taught by active professional manga creators, covering visual storyboarding, panel flow, screentones, and digital webtoon production.

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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): Practical drawing entrance examination.
Thesis / Research statement: Submission of an original 8- to 16-page manga short story.
Recommendation letters: Not required.

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

Financial support / stipend: Publisher scout debut prizes and commercial serialization support
Application fee: ¥20,000
Tuition / joining costs: ¥1,450,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 25, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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