* HISTORY
Ueno Gakuen University (UGU) is part of the Ueno Gakuen Educational Foundation which was founded in 1904 by Zogoro Ishibashi. It also has Junior High School (age 12-15), Senior High School (16-18), and Junior College (18+: Associate Degree Course).
With the motto, Jikaku (Self-awareness), the Foundation has a traditional yet innovative approach to its education, and it aims to develop the potential of every student. Ueno Gakuen is particularly well-known for its music education, and many graduates are successful professional musicians.
* An Outline of Ueno Gakuen University
- Founded in 1958
- The President is Professor Hiro Ishibashi, O.B.E., Ph.D.
- Degree offered: Bachelors in Arts
- Offers following 4-year courses
- There are also special training programmes for
-Located in Ueno, a historical and central part of Tokyo.
-The academic year begins in April and ends in March.
- The President is Professor Hiro Ishibashi, O.B.E., Ph.D.
- Degree offered: Bachelors in Arts
- Offers following 4-year courses
Faculty of Music and Cultural Studies
- 1-year Postgraduate Diploma programmes are available in the above music courses.Department of Music
Music Research Course
Instrumental Music Course
Vocal Music Course
Soloist Course
Instrumental Music Course
Vocal Music Course
Soloist Course
- There are also special training programmes for
Music Teacher Certificate for Junior High Schools
Music Teacher Certificate for Senior High Schools
-Fully authorised by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbu-Kagakusho). This authorisation means that the foreign students are able to gain a full-time student visa to Japan.Music Teacher Certificate for Senior High Schools
-Located in Ueno, a historical and central part of Tokyo.
-The academic year begins in April and ends in March.