Joshibi University of Art and Design

Joshibi University of Art and Design is a rarity art and design university for women. It is a traditional school that has proudly carried on the spirits with which it was founded 116 years ago, producing countless talented female artists, designers, and educators. Many students have come from abroad to study here throughout its history, going on to make their mark in history after graduation.

Joshibi's educational objectives are to bring out all its students' capabilities and sensibilities, cultivating them such that they may be used in the professional sphere. Come to Joshibi, which offers the most secure environment in the world for women to study art and design, rich in potential. Study with us, and open the door to your future career.

The predecessor of Joshibi University of Art and Design, Private Women's School of Fine Arts, published the reasons why higher education was necessary for women:

• "To empower the self-reliance of women through the arts."
• "To improve the social status of women."
• "To produce women teachers in the arts."

As an institution connected to an art and design university, this is a leading art museum, boasting a collection of over 2,000 pieces centering around tableaus and carvings. Also, about 11,000 cultural assets in the form of dyed fabrics are stored here. The facility is recognized both in Japan and overseas for its research into repairing dyed-fabric cultural assets.

Orientation is held when new International students enroll. They are provided with information aimed at making their lives go smoothly. They can also be assisted in applying resident status screening for scholarships, exemptions from tuition, and sponsorship for an apartment rental. Trial exams that determine English-language proficiency are held at extracurricular sessions on campus. Students registered under the "student helper" system as volunteers assist overseas students in their daily lives and offer academic counseling. Students, regardless of their nationality, can participate in this system if they are interested in international exchange or study abroad.