OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture & Cold-Climate Timber Design
Specialized four-year architecture degree focused on northern cold-climate insulation technologies, sustainable Hokkaido timber structures, and seismic design.
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 with 2.50+ GPA equivalent
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese 200+ for international applicants
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose explaining architectural design ambitions and high school transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- One letter of recommendation from secondary school instructor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for Hokkaido Timber Construction scholarships and university tuition reductions
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,340,000 per academic year (includes studio drafting fees)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Spring Admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Seisa Dohto University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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