Nagoya Designer Academy
Features of
(School name changed from Nagoya Designer Gakuin Vocational School in April 2024)
Attractiveness of Nagoya Designer Academy
We don't just teach design;
we nurture designers at this school.
Answer your thoughts
- Learning and support that cater to the passion for design
- Experience classes for international students
- Adults, part-timers, university/college graduates, and others who have already graduated can enroll, and we support career changes and further education.
AO Pre-School
Start learning before entering school
- Able to attend free industry-specific special classes called 'AO Pre-School' before enrollment.
- Be able to feel secure because you can make friends in this program.
Education/Curriculum
Ability to play an active role as a professional
- A custom-made curriculum (selective classes) allows you to learn a wide range of subjects beyond your academic field.
- Thorough guidance by active designers
- Always have the latest equipment
- Implementation of Support Week to realize detailed guidance tailored to each individual
- Connect with society, such as companies and local governments, through industry-academia collaboration projects
Employment and debut measures
Each person to the industry
- Double support from careers staff and department teachers
- Detailed employment guidance through individual interviews with employment managers
- We have a career support center on campus. Job information can be collected in real time
- Arrangements for internships, etc.
- Industry research classes, company briefings, special employment course programs, etc. are held according to the time.
- PR to companies by utilizing “Design Bank”, a tool for publishing works and profiles
- Can be used even after graduating from the Career Support Center
- Employment/debut rate 95.9% (Results for graduates in March 2022)
Campus Life
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Designers' Market
We handle everything from manufacturing to sales. By interacting directly with consumers, you will be able to learn about prize evaluation and marketing, which will also help you improve your communication skills.
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Basic skills training for creators
Experience hospitality and learn the etiquette necessary for working in society. Once again, I realized the power and wonder of design and became an invincible designer!
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Designers' Audition
Employment/debut event that directly connects students and companies! The results of your work will be directly evaluated by industry professionals. The first step towards your dream debut as a designer starts here!
Departments & Majors
Introducing the subjects you can study at Nagoya Designer Academy (changed name from Nagoya Designer Gakuin Vocational School in April 2024)
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Graphic Design Department
- Graphic Design Major
- Advertising Design Major
- Package Design Major
- Web Design Major
- Major in Magazine Editing and Book Design
- Product planning major
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Illustration Department
- Illustration Major
- Character Illustration Major
- Product design major
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Manga Department
- Manga Major
- Comic Illustration Major
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Animation Department
- Animation Major
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Game/CG Department
- 2DCG Design Major
- 3DCG Design Major
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Interior Design Department
- Interior Design Major
- Interior Coordination Major
- Display Design Major
- Shop Design Major
- Furniture Design Major
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Fashion Design Department
- Fashion Design Major
- Fashion Creator Major
- Fashion stylist major
- Costume Design Major
- Fashion miscellaneous goods design major
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Department of Modeling Design
- Product Design Major
- Figure modeling major
- Miscellaneous Goods Design Major
- special makeup major
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Department of Research
Tuition fee
- 2 years, common to all departments
- List of textbooks, teaching materials, and training expenses (estimated for the previous year)
Other than research departments/2-year course
1st year | 2nd year | ||
Enrollment Fee | 150,000円 | ━ | |
Application fee (separately requested) | 20,000円 | ━ | |
Tuition Fee
|
Full payment | 890,000円 | 1,038,000円 |
1st semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 | |
2nd semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 | |
Equipment cost | 190,000円 | 190,000円 | |
Alumni Association Fee | 10,000円 | ━ | |
Student compensation insurance premium | 2,000円 | 2,000円 | |
Scholarship for
International Students
by Recommendation
from Designated
School
|
Full payment | 1,142,000円 | 1,018,000円 |
1st semester | 697,000円 | 511,000円 | |
2nd semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 | |
Scholarship for International Students
by Recommendation A
|
Full payment | 1,142,000円 | 1,118,000円 |
1st semester | 697,000円 | 611,000円 | |
2nd semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 | |
Scholarship for International Students
by Recommendation B
|
Full payment | 1,192,000円 | 1,168,000円 |
1st semester | 747,000円 | 661,000円 | |
2nd semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 | |
21st Century Akademia Scholarship not available
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Full payment | 1,242,000円 | 1,218,000円 |
1st semester | 797,000円 | 711,000円 | |
2nd semester | 445,000円 | 519,000円 |
Research department/1 year course
1st year | ||
Enrollment Fee | 50,000円 | |
Application fee (separately requested) | 20,000円 | |
Tuition Fee
|
Full payment | 360,000円 |
1st semester | 180,000円 | |
2nd semester | 180,000円 | |
Equipment cost | 80,000円 | |
Alumni Association Fee | 10,000円 | |
Student compensation insurance premium | 2,000円 | |
Others | ━ | |
General Admission
|
Full payment | 502,000円 |
1st semester | 322,000円 | |
2nd semester | 180,000円 |
- *1 Tuition fees are generally paid in one lump sum for the whole year, but the tuition fees are paid in two terms: the first semester (April to September) and the second semester (October to March). It is possible.
- *2 Separately required for textbooks, teaching materials, training camps, etc. (Varies depending on department/course.)
- *3 For those who request to decline admission by March 31, 2025, all fees other than the application fee and enrollment fee will be refunded.
Please contact us separately
Access
- Address
- 〒460-0008
5-1-3 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture - Phone number
- 0120-7575-38