1. Applicants must have over 12 years of education (equivalent to completion of senior high school in Japan).
2. Applicants must have concrete purpose for studying in Japan and have the strong will to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the specialized field chosen.
3. Applicants must have studied the Japanese language at a Japanese language school recognized by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education for over 6 months, or must be students registered at an academic institution such as a university and hold excellent results and satisfying attendance.
4. Applicants must have achieved over Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or have achieved over 200 points in the subject of Japanese language for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or have a level of Japanese proficiency equivalent to either.
   (*applicants who correspond to 3 or 4)
5. Applicants must be able to obtain or extend their entry visa (for education at a Japanese language school) from mid-March to after the end of March, 2008.
6. Applicants must be both physically and mentally healthy, without any diseases or illnesses including any infectious diseases stated by law.

1. Entrance application (use the format set by the school, with photograph attached)
2. Letter of recommendation (For accredited applicants. Use specified format.)
3. Application material for consideration of entrance – Essay.
4. Graduation diploma of final education in home country (graduation certificate accepted)
   Provide English document and its Japanese translation. No restrictions on the format but must be signed.
5. Passport and Alien Registration card (You may bring them with you when you apply in person. If you are applying by mail, attach a copy showing all registered fields.)
6. Submit the following documents (original document is required but will be returned to you later):
   • Certificate of academic results issued by your Japanese language school (showing also your attendance) *keep document officially sealed.
   • Certificate of Level 2 or above of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
   • Result notification of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
7. Medical examination report – as specified by the school
   Physical examination report(health.pdf / 646KB)
8. Letter of guarantee (emergency contact in Japan) – as specified by the school.
   Guarantor form(mimoto.pdf/ 585KB)
9. Entrance examination fee: 20,000 yen (for applicants of general entrance only. Please use the designated examination fee transfer form included in the application guidebook. The fee should be paid via bank transfer and be sure to submit the transfer payment receipt.)
   The address of the applicant at the time of the application must be correctly entered, providing also the name of the apartment/condominium/other forms of dwelling, as well as room number.
   　

Applicants applying for AO entrance / on a Gogakuen scholarship	Due no later than September 15-30, 2008 Due no later than October 1-15, 2008 Due no later than November 1-15, 2008 Due no later than February 1-15, 2009 Applicants for AO entrance are required to take pre-entrance procedures. For further information please refer to AO Application Guidebook.
Admission for returning and undergraduate students	Due no later than September 1, 2008 – November 30, 2008
Applicants with recommendation	Due no later than October 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009
Applicants for general entrance	Due no later than November 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009

First round selection	application screening (examination of submitted documents in order of receipt)
Second round selection	Written Japanese test and interview *Date to be notified to applicants.
Applicants for AO entrance will receive an interview after the entry form is submitted. Refer to the AO Entrance Guidebook for details on the date. Announcement of results Applicants will be notified after the second round selection. (Inquiries by telephone are not accepted).

1. Applicants must have over 12 years of education (equivalent to completion of senior high school in Japan).
2. Applicants must have concrete purpose for studying in Japan and have the strong will to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the specialized field chosen.
3. Applicants must have studied over 6 months of Japanese language at a Japanese language school recognized by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education.
   Applicants must have achieved over Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or have achieved over 200 points in the subject of Japanese language for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
4. Applicants must be both physically and mentally healthy, without any diseases or illnesses including any infectious diseases stated by law.

1. Entrance application (use the format set by the school, with photograph attached)
2. Application material for consideration of entrance – Essay.
3. Graduation diploma of final education in home country (graduation certificate accepted)
   *Provide English document and its in Japanese translation. No restrictions on the format but must be signed.
4. Copy of passport (showing all registered fields.)
5. Submit the following documents (original document is required but will be returned to you later):
   • cademic transcript issued by a Japanese language school (indicating also details of attendance) *void if unsealed.
   • ertificate of Level 2 or above of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
   • esult notification of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
6.  Medical examination report – as specified by the school.
   Physical examination report(health.pdf / 646KB)
7. Letter of guarantee (emergency contact in Japan) – as specified by the school.
   Guarantor form(mimoto.pdf/ 585KB)
8. Entrance examination fee: 20,000 yen (for applicants of general entrance only. Contact us before you remit examination fee directly from overseas. Handling fees(To be borne by the applicant) will be charged for both banks where you transmit the money and the bank receiving the transfer. Make sure to confirm this.)
   　

Applicants applying for AO entrance / on Gogakuen scholarship	Due no later than September 15-30, 2008 Due no later than October 1-15, 2008 Due no later than November 1-15, 2008 Applicants for AO entrance are required to take pre-entrance procedures. For further information please refer to AO Application Guidebook.
Applicants for general entrance	Due no later than November 1, 2008 – December 25, 2008 Please apply at an early date as we need to submit the application for your entrance visa to the Immigration Office before the end of December.
Admission result announcement	After the 2nd screening, a notification will be sent to the applicant’s address

To alleviate the economical burdens of foreign students studying in Japan, we have set up a special scholarship system for foreign students.

Eligibility

Eligible students must be willing to study at this school from April 2009, and have ‘College Student’ visa.

Selection basis

Successful applicants need to achieve over 85 points in the entrance examination (Japanese written test) and will be determined through interview.

Exemption

The amount equivalent to the entrance fee will be exempt from the school fees for the second semester of the first year.

Announcement of selection results

Successful applicants will be notified in document along with a notification of acceptance

Department	Unit 1 Photography	Unit 1 Photography	Unit 2 Photography
School fee	(Day School/3-year course)	(Day School/2-year course)	(Night School/2-year course)
Entrance fee (one time payment)	180,000	180,000	100,000
Tuition fee (per 6 months)	350,000	350,000	160,000
Facility fee (per year)	180,000	180,000	120,000
Practical training fee (per year)	90,000	90,000	20,000
Student Association fee (per year)	50,000	50,000	30,000
Total payment on entrance	850,000	850,000	430,000
Second semester payment	350,000	350,000	160,000
Total payment in the first year	1,200,000	1,200,000	590,000
Payment in the second year	1,020,000	1,020,000	490,000
Payment in the third year	1,020,000

An overseas training trip is implemented in the second year either in Europe or Thailand. Participation fee is paid in 3 installments under a fund system.
Payment of each installment is paid 1. on entrance, 2. with the payment of the second semester school fee in the first year, and 3. with the payment of the first semester school fee in the second year. Additional costs may arise depending on the destination. The total fund amount is between 150,000 yen (50,000 yen per installment) and 270,000 yen (additional cost up to about 120,000 yen).

　 An overseas training trip is implemented in the second year to participate in the Festival of Photography in Arles, France. Participation fee is paid in 3 installments under a fund system.
　Payment of each installment is paid 1. on entrance, 2. with the payment of the second semester school fee in the first year, and 3. with the payment of the first semester school fee in the second year. Additional costs may arise depending on the destination. The total fund amount is 240,000 yen (80,000 yen per installment)

An overseas training trip in the second year to participate in the Festival of Photography in Arles, France, and an overseas field work trip in the third year are implemented. Participation fee is paid in 5 installments under a fund system.
Payment of each installment is paid 1. on entrance, 2. with the payment of the second semester school fee in the first year, and 3. with the payment of the first semester school fee in the second year, 4. with the payment of the second semester school fee in the second year, and 5. with the payment of the first semester school fee in the third year. The total fund amount is 1,600,000 yen (320,000 yen per installment).

This fee will be used for health examination, insurance for training within Japan, student union insurance (including academic fees insurance). Refer to the Application Guidebook/Application Form 2009 for details of the insurance.
The health care fee payments are 20,000 yen in the first year (on entrance) and 10,000 yen in the second and third year (with the first semester fee).
　

Applicants opting for film camera course will be required to pay an extra equipment purchase fee of approximately 120,000 yen, which includes darkroom equipment. Applicants opting for digital camera course will be required to be approximately 200,000 yen for a notebook computer and peripheral equipment, etc.
Applicants who already possess equivalent photographic equipment will be asked to confirm the types of items already owned and provide missing items. The required equipment differs between academic years and seminars. Detailed explanation and consultation will be available during orientation.
　

Students will be required to pay actual cost of transportation up to locations of photo shoots. The total cost per month for developing, printing and purshasing supplies such as ink, as well as transportation fees, should add up to to 10,000-30,000 yen.