Musashino Art University: Statistics

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#3701 of 14,131 In the World
#1251 of 5,830 In Asia
#223 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 4 In Kodaira
#1218 of 1,669 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 258 scientific papers with 1,767 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, and Biochemistry.

Publications
258
Citations
1,767

Musashino Art University majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
167 / 1,508
Biology
157 / 1,197
Medicine
133 / 1,077
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
125 / 782
Genetics
124 / 1,070
Chemistry
109 / 1,018
Physics
88 / 678
Engineering
84 / 382
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
83 / 732
Biochemistry
83 / 868
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
73 / 705
Urology
71 / 662
Computer Science
70 / 369
Geography and Cartography
67 / 472
Geology
60 / 734
Sociology
56 / 407
Philosophy
56 / 136
Art & Design
50 / 163
History
49 / 324
Quantum and Particle physics
48 / 539
Anatomy and Physiology
48 / 535
Archaeology
38 / 234
Psychology
37 / 80
Political Science
36 / 169
Nuclear Physics
34 / 435
Botany
33 / 178
Law
33 / 169
Paleontology
33 / 457
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
32 / 346
Surgery
32 / 402
Astrophysics and Astronomy
31 / 480
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
31 / 70
Demography
30 / 387
Public Health
28 / 386
Agricultural Science
27 / 242
Pathology
26 / 239
Organic Chemistry
24 / 434
Fashion Design
23 / 18
Mathematics
23 / 117
Materials Science
22 / 91

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 1 0
1996 0 1
1997 1 2
1998 1 0
1999 1 2
2000 2 2
2001 0 4
2002 1 2
2003 3 5
2004 4 11
2005 3 7
2006 3 6
2007 3 2
2008 7 10
2009 9 12
2010 8 27
2011 9 28
2012 5 42
2013 18 32
2014 15 40
2015 12 59
2016 21 77
2017 19 82
2018 15 113
2019 23 145
2020 14 192
2021 16 293
2022 13 285
2023 13 254
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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 61)
    Occupations
    composeractorlyricistvisual artistmusician
    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
    singer-songwritercomposerrecord producerfashion designermusician
    Biography

    Yukihiro Takahashi was a Japanese musician, singer, record producer, and actor, who was best known internationally as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, and as the former drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band. He was also a member of the group Metafive.

  3. Ryū Murakami

    Ryū Murakami
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    writerscreenwriterscience fiction writerfilm directoressayist
    Biography

    Ryū Murakami is a Japanese novelist, short story writer, 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 31)
    Occupations
    mangaka
    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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