OpenFieldProfessional Certification for Certified Museum Curators (Gakugeiin License)
Accredited curriculum leading to the Japanese National Museum Curator (Gakugeiin) credential, featuring museum exhibition curation, cultural artifact conservation, museum educational programming, and museum law.
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 or current university enrollment.
- English language proficiency
- Japanese proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcripts and statement of interest in museum curatorship.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Cultural Heritage Professional Development Subsidy
- Application fee
- ¥10,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥280,000 total certification tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yashimagakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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