OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Media Arts
Four-year flagship photography program tracing back to 1923, covering darkroom silver gelatin printing, commercial studio lighting, large-format cameras, digital image curation, and contemporary fine art photography.
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 interest.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or higher (instruction in Japanese).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school academic transcripts, portfolio of 10–15 original photographs (prints/PDF), and artistic statement.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic or photography mentor recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tokyo Kogei Photo Excellence Award providing ¥300,000 annual fee discount
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,580,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 18, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Polytechnic University Nakano Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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