OpenFieldDoctoral Program in Digital Humanities & 3D Cultural Heritage Archiving
Doctoral research conducted at the Art Research Center (ARC) in Kyoto, digitizing Japan's ancient temples, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and traditional performing arts using high-precision 3D lidar and AI.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Digital Humanities, Interactive Media, Archaeology, or Computer Science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in 3D photogrammetry, VR museum environments, or historic database creation
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Art Research Center (ARC) Doctoral Fellowship (¥1,200,000/year stipend)
- Application fee
- ¥10,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥980,000/year (subject to tuition reduction)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ritsumeikan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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