Entrance Examination for the Doctoral Program
Admission Policy
Applicants who share the Musashino Academia Musicae’s ethos of “A Spirit of Harmony” and philosophies of “A Diligent Study of the Musical Arts” and “Personal Development”, as well as having the desires and motivations listed below, may be selected according to the entrance examination results.
1. A person who is sincere in their desire for advanced scholarly learning and skills in the field of the musical arts.
2. A person with a broad perspective and the necessary capabilities to undertake research and creative musical performances.
3. A person who has a rich personality suited to studying within the ethos and educational principles of this school.
For entrance examinations in 2024, which are conducted in accordance with the above policy, please refer to the following 2024 Graduate School Entrance Examination Guidelines (Master's Program/ Doctoral Program).
2024 Graduate School Entrance Examination Guidelines (Master's Program/ Doctoral Program)
Application Requirements
Students must come under the following:
1. A person with a master's degree (including those who are expected to obtain a master's degree in March 2024)
2. A person who has completed a course that is recognized as equivalent or higher than a master's degree in a school in a foreign country (including those who are expected to complete the course in March 2024)
3. A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
4. A person who is at least the age of 24, and has been recognized to have the same or higher academic ability as a person who has completed a master's program at Graduate School.
Entrance Examination Date:
March 8 and 9, 2024
Exam subjects
Foreign languages, tests specific to research areas, oral examinations, interviews.
Examination Venue:
Musashino Academia Musicae Ekoda Campus
Application Dates:
Registration period on the website: 10:00, January 29 - 23:59, February 5, 2024.
By post: January 29 - February 8, 2024.
Results Announcement Date:
March 13, 2024
Contact us
For inquiries about entrance examinations, please contact:
Musashino Academia Musicae Admissions Office
TEL：03-3992-1119 / +81-3-3992-1119(direct number)
MAIL：nyushi@musashino-music.ac.jp
To apply for entrance examination guidelines, etc:
1-13-1 Hazawa, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 176-8521
Musashino Academia Musicae Public Relations Office
TEL：03-3992-1125 / +81-3-3992-1125(direct number)