OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design and Digital Illustration
Studio program training professional visual designers in editorial publication design, dynamic typography, digital concept art, brand identity design, and web UI/UX media.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary school graduation credentials or equivalent
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese Language 220+ points for international applicants
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Artistic portfolio (15-20 original works) and personal artistic statement
- Recommendation letters
- Recommendation letter from art instructor or high school principal
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Yokohama Art University Merit Scholarships (tuition waiver up to 50%) and Kanagawa art development awards
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,690,000 per academic year (includes studio materials fee)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 25, 2027 (General Entrance Examination)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama University of Art and Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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