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Best Universities for Architecture & Design in Japan 2026

Top universities for architecture and design in Japan include University of Tokyo (Todai). BrightKey has evaluated 1 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

Designated Activities visa: 6 months–1 year job-seeking

Application system

Direct application

International tuition

¥500,000–2,000,000/year

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1 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of Tokyo (Todai)

Tokyo · Founded 1877 · 13% intl

SAA

Architecture & Design programs

  • College of Design (launching September 2027)UTokyo's first new faculty in 69 years: 100 students per year split evenly between international and Japanese, fully English-medium, application-based admissions with no entrance exam. Led by British professor Miles Pennington as the flagship internationalisation initiative.

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