Study abroad in Tokyo, Japan: Most popular universities for Design.
Are you thinking of studying Design, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Design in Tokyo, Japan. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.
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Keio University International Center
Keio University is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread across the Greater Tokyo area. It offers an environment of academic and research excellence in a wide range of fields, and includes a university hospital.
Meiji University was founded in January 1881 as the Meiji Law School by a group of young lawyers barely in their 30's: Tatsuo Kishimoto, Kozo Miyagi, and Misao Yashiro. It was an era characterized by Japan's urgent need to develop as a modern independent nation.
Most popular Design programmes for international students in Tokyo
These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Design degree in Tokyo.
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Research-Intensive Course in System Design and Management
Keio University International Center
The Keio University International Center, Research-Intensive Course in System Design and Management is so named as it puts somewhat greater emphasis on research rather than course work. It is suitable for new graduates as well as professionals who seek to gain research experience.
Learning-Intensive Course in System Design and Management
Keio University International Center
The Keio University International Center, Learning-Intensive Course in System Design and Management is so named as it puts somewhat greater emphasis on course work rather than research, as shown in the graphic below. It is recommended for professionals who already have expertise from their careers (minimum three year work experience).
Keio University International Center, Media Design - Completion Model of Graduate School of Media Design. Each student will be assigned to a professors' office at the earliest opportunity. The fundamentals of four creative forces are taught through lectures: Design, Technology, Management and Policy.
International Program in Architecture and Urban Design
Meiji University
International Program in Architecture and Urban Design offered by Meiji University was established in 2013 to enhance globally active professionals at Meiji University, Nakano campus.
To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.
Design degrees prepare students to be able to create products that fulfil functional, as well as aesthetical, purposes, while also considering the economic and social aspects. Design degree studies offered by top design schools prepare professionals for careers in Multimedia, Advertising, Technology, but also Fashion Design or Interior Design.
