OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Contemporary Fine Art
Four-year studio curriculum in Japanese painting (Nihonga), Western oil painting, printmaking, and mixed-media contemporary installation, culminating in the annual Sendai Museum graduation exhibition.
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 with demonstrated artistic practice.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or higher.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, portfolio of 5–10 original art pieces (slides/PDF), and artistic statement.
- Recommendation letters
- One letter of reference from an art instructor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Mishima Gakuen Art Excellence Scholarship providing up to ¥300,000 fee waiver
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,380,000 per academic year (including studio materials fee)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 12, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tohoku Seikatsu Bunka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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