FAQ

Ｑ１　Of the documents that need to be submitted with the application, when is the submission deadline for the “Research Plan,” “Statement of Purpose,” and “Written Discussion”?

Ａ１　Please refer to our Admissions Website for the deadline. Note that the printed documents that you send must be identical to those submitted in PDF format and no changes are permitted.

Ｑ２　Is it possible to submit a copy or reproduction of the language proficiency certificate(s)?

Ａ２　Please submit the original. We do not accept your own printouts of test scores announced online.

Ｑ３　Is it possible to send the language proficiency certificate(s) directly from the examining body to the university?

Ａ３　Yes. When doing so, please write it down on your application that your certificate will be sent directly from the examining body, and please arrange for the documents to arrive by the deadline.

Ｑ４　Is it possible to send multiple language proficiency certificates separately from multiple examining bodies?

Ａ４　Yes.

Ｑ５　When is the submission deadline for the language proficiency certificate(s)?

Ａ５　Please send the original certificate(s) when mailing the application documents. It is not necessary to submit the certificate(s) during the online application.

 

Ｑ６　Is it mandatory to submit the language proficiency certificate(s)?

Ａ６　Native speakers of English and applicants who have earned or will earn a degree from an English-speaking institution of higher education are exempt from this requirement.
The term here, “English-speaking institution of higher education” basically refers to higher education institutions in countries or regions where English is the primary official language.
There may be cases where you will feel uncertain about this exemption, such as graduating from a school where all classes are conducted in English, but not located in a primarily English-speaking region. In such cases, we ask that you contact us in advance via email.
senju.kyomu@ml.geidai.ac.jp

 

Ｑ７　Do I need to be screened for eligibility?

Ａ７　The only applicants who need to be screened are those who do not fall under items 1-8 in “Eligibility to apply” information posted on our Admissions Website.
For example, if you do not have an official degree from a higher education institution, but have received an equivalent education from a private institution that does not offer such degrees, screening is required.
So, if you do not meet the requirements, please apply for the eligibility screening by requesting for the necessary documents to be sent to you by contacting the Educational Affairs Section of the Senju Campus Administrative Center (senju.kyomu@ml.geidai.ac.jp), and submit them by the due date.

Ｑ８　Is it possible to acquire the national curatorial certification at GA?

Ａ８　Yes, it is possible. Please refer to our curriculum outline (Japanese) for details. Please note that even if you have earned some or all credits from other universities, there are also some classes that you may need to retake, based on our internal reguration. All classes are conducted in Japanese.

Ｑ９　I have completed all classes required for the national curatorial certification already, but would only like to take the required final museum training at your University. Is that possible?

Ａ９　Yes, but please note that, as stated above, there are also some classes that you may need to retake, based on our internal reguration.
Regarding the acquisition of the national curatorial certification, please refer to our curriculum outline (Japanese) for details.

Ｑ10　What kind of content do you expect the Written Discussion to explore? If I have not written a under-graduate thesis related to what I would like to learn here, is it necessary to write something new?

Ａ10　If you have already written a uner-graduate thesis, you can write the piece based on that. If you plan to submit the graduation thesis this year and have not yet completed it, please write a discussion based on your ideas at the present stage. Generally, for Master’s programs, students are required to consider the kind of work they will continue with and develop based on what they have studied in the faculty.
Having said that, at the Graduate School of Global Arts, students engage in new forms transdisciplinary research and practice, which were not covered in much depth at undergraduate level. Therefore, some students will want to focus on content that is not necessarily connected to their area of specialization in the faculty. The Graduate School hopes to open its doors to such students. However, if you submit a graduation thesis written about a completely different research field to those offered by the Graduate School, we will be unable to judge it appropriately, so please submit a discussion that demonstrates that you have sufficient knowledge and experience for entering the Graduate School.
Although the Applicant Guidelines state that applicants should submit a “written discussion on “art-produce”, which means arts (including fine arts, music and any other artistic expression) theory and curatorial practices,” the admission meant to assess whether you have sufficient ability for conducting research at the Graduate School, so it is not necessary to limit your discussion to “art-produce” in the narrow sense. You should demonstrate what kind of analytical and descriptive abilities you have regarding the theory and practice of art and culture in the broad sense.

Ｑ11　Are titles included in the word count of the Written Discussion?　Do I have to adhere strictly to the designated word count?

Ａ11　Please consider the “4,000 Japanese characters or 2,000 English words” stipulated in the Applicant Guidelines as a guideline for the word count when preparing the discussion.

Ｑ12　Is it possible to include figures and tables in the Written Discussion? Can I attach videos such as DVDs and sound materials?

Ａ12　Yes, it is possible to include figures and tables. However applicants are not permitted to attach videos or sound materials.

Ｑ13 　What is the scoring system for the first-stage examination?

Ａ13 　We do not disclose the allocation of marks for each item. Since, particularly in the case language study, the required abilities will vary depending on your intended field of study, we do not have minimum score, and examinees will be judged on an individual basis.

Ｑ14　To what extent are the grades on the academic transcript considered?

Ａ14　This is handled in the same way as A11.

Ｑ15　Do you disclose the number of examinees?

Ａ15　See the Admission Results (Japanese) for details.

Ｑ16　I am a non-Japanese citizen living in Japan. Should I take the General Entrance Examination or the Entrance Examination for Non-Japanese Students?

Ａ16　You can apply for either, but you cannot apply for both, so please make your own decision about which one to apply for.

Ｑ17　Is it possible to study at GA while working?

Ａ17　All classes are held during the daytime on weekdays, so it is difficult to study while working full-time.

Ｑ18　Do you offer individual laboratory visits?

Ａ18　Yes, we do. Please contact each laboratory for details.

Ｑ19　Are international students who have graduated from a Japanese university classified as international students when they apply?

Ａ19　If you are a foreign national, you can select either the General Entrance Examination or the Entrance Examination for International Students.

Ｑ20　Do the language selection criteria differ between laboratories?

Ａ20　They vary from labs.

Ｑ21　What are the opportunities for exchange programs abroad?

Ａ21　Currently, there are no exchange programs at GA.

Ｑ22　I have a question about the student dormitory. Is there a case where I cannot enter the dormitory because it is full?

Ａ22　Yes, there are cases as such.

Ｑ23　Is the oral examination always conducted in person?

Ａ23　If you live outside Japan, you can request an online interview.

Ｑ24　Is it possible to work on a project in a laboratory other than the one I have chosen?

Ａ24　Yes, you can.

Ｑ25　If I am applying as a research student, will I be able to take the same Introduction to Arts and Culture in the Age of Globalization class as a master’s student? And are the classes for research students different from those in the master’s program?

Ａ25　Please consult with your academic advisor about the courses you can take.

Ｑ26　What is the percentage of graduates who obtain a doctoral degree each year?

Ａ26　It varies from year to year, but in the year 2023, there were 5 graduates.

Ｑ27　I have written a research plan, but is it okay if the subject or content of my research changes after I enter the program?

Ａ27　Yes, that is possible.

Ｑ28　Is there an age limit for the entrance examination?

Ａ28　There is no upper age limit, but you must be at least 22 years old.

Ｑ29　Regarding study abroad, is it possible to study abroad while still in university?

Ａ29　Yes, it is possible.