OpenFieldAdvanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance & Opera
Two-year postgraduate conservatory program focusing on Italian and German operatic repertoire, stage acting, vocal acoustics, and recital performance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Music in vocal performance or equivalent conservatory degree
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or vocal Italian/German proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Vocal audition (four classical operatic arias in contrasting languages) and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two recommendations from prominent voice professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Opera production performance stipends and masterclass sponsorships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥800,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sapporo Otani University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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