Tokyo University of the Arts (abbreviated as "Tokyo Geida" or "Geida") is a national art university located in Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The school is famous for its excellent art education and wide range of research fields, especially in the fields of fine arts and music. The following is a detailed introduction to Tokyo University of the Arts:

Overview

Founded: 1887 (the two schools merged in 1949 to form the new Tokyo University of the Arts)

Nature: National University

Location: The main campus is located in Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Number of students: About 2,000 (including undergraduates and graduate students)

Educational philosophy

Tokyo University of the Arts adheres to the educational philosophy of "freedom, creation, and symbiosis" and is committed to cultivating artists with international vision, innovation and social responsibility. The school focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Tokyo University of the Arts has the following faculties and disciplines:

Faculty of Fine Arts

Painting

Sculpture

Architecture

Design

Crafts

Arts

Faculty of Music

Composition

Conducting

Vocal

Orchestra

Ethnic Music

Music

Graduate School

Fine Arts Major (Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Design, Crafts, Art)

Conservation and Restoration Major

Fine Arts Major

Music

Fine Arts Major (Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestra, Ethnic Music, Music)

Features

Historical Background: The predecessors of Tokyo University of the Arts were Tokyo School of Fine Arts and Tokyo School of Music, which were founded in 1887. In 1949, the two schools merged to form the new Tokyo University of the Arts.

Artistic Achievements: The school has trained many famous artists in the fields of fine arts and music, including Takashi Murakami, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Junya Ishigami, etc. The Faculty of Music has trained many famous composers, performers and conductors, and the Faculty of Fine Arts has also produced many famous painters, artists and architects.

International exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with many art schools around the world, providing rich overseas exchange opportunities and encouraging students to expand their international horizons.

Research strength: Tokyo University of the Arts has strong strength in artistic creation and research, especially in the fields of art history, music history, and art theory. The school has many research institutions, such as the Art Research Center and the Music Research Center.

Ranking

Tokyo University of the Arts enjoys a very high reputation among Japan's national art universities and is one of the five public art universities in Japan. Internationally, it is also one of the world's famous art universities. According to different ranking agencies, its ranking among global art universities varies, but it is generally in a leading position.

Fees

Tuition fees: The tuition fees of national universities in Japan are relatively uniform, and the tuition fees for undergraduates are approximately 535,800 yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: Including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which will vary according to personal circumstances.

Campus facilities

Library: It has a rich collection of art books and electronic resources, providing students with a good learning environment.

Exhibition halls and concert halls: The school has several exhibition halls and concert halls, and regularly holds various art exhibitions and concerts.

Studios and laboratories: Provide advanced studios and laboratories to support students' artistic creation and research.

Dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitory types, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Contact information

Address: 12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8714

Tel: +81-3-3828-5111