{"id":3247,"date":"2017-07-18T21:17:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ga-beta.geidai.ac.jp\/about_entrance-examination\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T17:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:21:00","slug":"admission_faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/geidai-ga.warpjapan.com\/en\/admission_faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions | FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FAQ<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\uff31\uff11\u3000Of the documents that need to be submitted with the application, when is the submission deadline for the \u201cResearch Plan,\u201d \u201cStatement of Purpose,\u201d and \u201cWritten Discussion\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff11\u3000Please refer to our Admissions Website<\/a><\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff12\u3000Is it possible to submit a copy or reproduction of the language proficiency certificate(s)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff12\u3000Please submit the original. We do not accept your own printouts of test scores announced online.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff13\u3000Is it possible to send the language proficiency certificate(s) directly from the examining body to the university?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff13\u3000Yes. 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.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff14\u3000Is it possible to send multiple language proficiency certificates separately from multiple examining bodies?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff14\u3000Yes.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff15\u3000When is the submission deadline for the language proficiency certificate(s)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff15\u3000Please send the original certificate(s) when mailing the application documents. It is not necessary to submit the certificate(s) during the online application.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff16<\/strong>\u3000Is it mandatory to submit the language proficiency certificate(s)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff16\u3000Native 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.
\n<\/span>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.
\n<\/span>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.
\nsenju.kyomu@ml.geidai.ac.jp
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\uff31\uff17\u3000Do I need to be screened for eligibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff17\u3000The 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<\/a>.
\n<\/span>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.
\n<\/span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff18\u3000Is it possible to acquire the national curatorial certification at GA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff18\u3000Yes, it is possible. Please refer to our curriculum outline (Japanese)<\/a><\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

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\uff31\uff19\u3000I 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?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff21\uff19\u3000Yes, but please note that, as stated above, there are also some classes that you may need to retake, based on our internal reguration.
\nRegarding the acquisition of the national curatorial certification, please refer to our curriculum outline<\/a><\/span> (Japanese) for details.<\/p>\n

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\uff3110\u3000What 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?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2110\u3000If 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\u2019s 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.
\nHaving 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.
\nAlthough the Applicant Guidelines state that applicants should submit a \u201cwritten discussion on \u201cart-produce\u201d, which means arts (including fine arts, music and any other artistic expression) theory and curatorial practices,\u201d 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 \u201cart-produce\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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\uff3111\u3000Are titles included in the word count of the Written Discussion?\u3000Do I have to adhere strictly to the designated word count?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2111\u3000Please consider the \u201c4,000 Japanese characters or 2,000 English words\u201d stipulated in the Applicant Guidelines as a guideline for the word count when preparing the discussion.<\/p>\n

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\uff3112\u3000Is it possible to include figures and tables in the Written Discussion? Can I attach videos such as DVDs and sound materials?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2112\u3000Yes, it is possible to include figures and tables. However applicants are not permitted to attach videos or sound materials.<\/p>\n

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\uff3113 \u3000What is the scoring system for the first-stage examination?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2113 \u3000We 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.<\/p>\n

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\uff3114\u3000To what extent are the grades on the academic transcript considered?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2114\u3000This is handled in the same way as A11.<\/p>\n

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\uff3115\u3000Do you disclose the number of examinees?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2115\u3000See the Admission Results (Japanese)<\/a> <\/span>for details.<\/p>\n

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\uff3116\u3000I am a non-Japanese citizen living in Japan. Should I take the General Entrance Examination or the Entrance Examination for Non-Japanese Students?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2116\u3000You can apply for either, but you cannot apply for both, so please make your own decision about which one to apply for.<\/p>\n

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\uff3117\u3000Is it possible to study at GA while working?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2117\u3000All classes are held during the daytime on weekdays, so it is difficult to study while working full-time.<\/p>\n

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\uff3118\u3000Do you offer individual laboratory visits? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2118\u3000Yes, we do. Please contact each laboratory for details.<\/p>\n

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\uff3119\u3000Are international students who have graduated from a Japanese university classified as international students when they apply? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2119\u3000If you are a foreign national, you can select either the General Entrance Examination or the Entrance Examination for International Students.<\/p>\n

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\uff3120\u3000Do the language selection criteria differ between laboratories? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2120\u3000They vary from labs.<\/p>\n

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\uff3121\u3000What are the opportunities for exchange programs abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2121\u3000Currently, there are no exchange programs at GA.<\/p>\n

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\uff3122\u3000I have a question about the student dormitory. Is there a case where I cannot enter the dormitory because it is full?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2122\u3000Yes, there are cases as such.<\/p>\n

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\uff3123\u3000Is the oral examination always conducted in person?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2123\u3000If you live outside Japan, you can request an online interview.<\/p>\n

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\uff3124\u3000Is it possible to work on a project in a laboratory other than the one I have chosen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2124\u3000Yes, you can.<\/p>\n

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\uff3125\u3000If 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?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2125\u3000Please consult with your academic advisor about the courses you can take.<\/p>\n

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\uff3126\u3000What is the percentage of graduates who obtain a doctoral degree each year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2126\u3000It varies from year to year, but in the year 2023, there were 5 graduates.<\/p>\n

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\uff3127\u3000I have written a research plan, but is it okay if the subject or content of my research changes after I enter the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2127\u3000Yes, that is possible.<\/p>\n

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\uff3128\u3000Is there an age limit for the entrance examination?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2128\u3000There is no upper age limit, but you must be at least 22 years old.<\/p>\n

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\uff3129\u3000Regarding study abroad, is it possible to study abroad while still in university?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff2129\u3000Yes, it is possible.<\/p>\n

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