Musashino Art University: Statistics

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#3535 of 14,131 In the World
#1123 of 5,830 In Asia
#228 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 4 In Kodaira
#1267 of 1,805 For Urology
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
13%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate13%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or equivalent, and entrance examination. Provision is made for the recognition of foreign qualifications
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - July; September-March)

We've calculated the 13% acceptance rate for Musashino Art University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Musashino Art University has published 298 scientific papers with 2,415 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, and Computer Science.

Publications
298
Citations
2,415

Musashino Art University majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
182 / 1,989
Biology
175 / 1,727
Medicine
147 / 1,420
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
137 / 1,013
Genetics
131 / 1,523
Chemistry
118 / 1,498
Engineering
99 / 501
Physics
97 / 944
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
88 / 1,002
Computer Science
87 / 500
Biochemistry
87 / 1,223
Urology
79 / 774
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
78 / 1,048
Geography and Cartography
77 / 546
Sociology
64 / 627
Geology
62 / 976
Philosophy
62 / 183
Art & Design
58 / 180
Quantum and Particle physics
52 / 644
History
49 / 331
Anatomy and Physiology
48 / 540
Political Science
46 / 332
Law
43 / 332
Psychology
41 / 116
Archaeology
40 / 239
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
37 / 488
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
37 / 187
Paleontology
35 / 619
Astrophysics and Astronomy
34 / 651
Nuclear Physics
33 / 520
Surgery
33 / 546
Botany
32 / 198
Demography
30 / 580
Public Health
28 / 577
Organic Chemistry
28 / 601
Materials Science
28 / 261
Business
25 / 18
Agricultural Science
25 / 228
Human-Computer Interaction
25 / 54
Linguistics
25 / 75

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 2
1994 1 1
1995 2 0
1996 0 4
1997 1 4
1998 1 3
1999 1 3
2000 2 6
2001 0 4
2002 1 7
2003 4 6
2004 5 13
2005 3 8
2006 3 8
2007 3 2
2008 8 12
2009 7 17
2010 9 28
2011 9 34
2012 6 45
2013 20 44
2014 15 44
2015 15 65
2016 20 85
2017 19 95
2018 17 130
2019 22 151
2020 13 227
2021 16 315
2022 14 318
2023 17 295
2024 20 273
2025 11 184
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Tuition

The tuition table for Musashino Art University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Undergraduate 1,050,000 JPY
Graduate 1,200,000 JPY
Doctoral 1,350,000 JPY

Currency is Japanese Yen (JPY).

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Musashino Art University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Shushi Architecture, Art Management, Computer Graphics, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts
Hakase Art History, Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Interior Design

Musashino Art University alumni

  1. Lily Franky

    Lily Franky
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1963-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    actorcomposerpoetsingerillustrator
    Biography

    Masaya Nakagawa, known professionally as Lily Franky (リリー・フランキー, Rirī Furankī), is a Japanese illustrator, writer, and actor. He has appeared in more than 40 films since 2001.

  2. Yukihiro Takahashi

    Yukihiro Takahashi
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-2023 (aged 71)
    Occupations
    drummerfashion designercomposersinger-songwritermusic arranger
    Biography

    Yukihiro Takahashi was a Japanese musician, singer, record producer, fashion designer, and actor, who was best known internationally as the drummer, lead vocalist, & co-composer of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, as the former drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band, and as the drummer & backing vocalist of the Sadistics. He was also a member of the groups: the Beatniks (with Keiichi Suzuki), Sketch Show (with Haruomi Hosono), & Metafive (with Towa Tei etc.).

  3. Ryū Murakami

    Ryū Murakami
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    science fiction writerscreenwriterwriternovelistessayist
    Biography

    Ryū Murakami is a Japanese novelist, essayist and filmmaker. His novels explore human nature through themes of disillusion, drug use, surrealism, murder and war, set against the dark backdrop of Japan. His best known novels are Almost Transparent Blue, Audition, Coin Locker Babies, and In the Miso Soup.

  4. Paru Itagaki

    Paru Itagaki
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    writerpencillerillustratormangaka
    Biography

    Paru Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known as the creator of the manga series Beastars, for which she has won numerous awards. She is the daughter of manga artist Keisuke Itagaki.

All 21 notable alumni

Musashino Art University faculties and divisions

College : Art and Design Architecture, Art Management, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Visual Arts
Graduate School : Art and Design Architecture, Art History, Art Management, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Design, Display and Stage Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts

General information

Alternative names MAU
武蔵野美術大学
Founded 1929
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Motto To foster a new generation of artists and designers with a well-rounded perspective
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address 1-736 Ogawa-cho
Kodaira-shi, Tokyo, 187-8505
Japan
City population 197,000

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