Sozosha Design Professional Training College

September 22, 2023 update

Notice from Professional Training College

2023.10.10

We have started accepting applications for AO admission and general admission.
2023.10.10

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School overview

School name (Japanese)	Sozosha Design Professional Training College
School name (English)	sozosha college of design
School name (in Roman letters)	Sozoshadezain Senmongakko
Street address	1-25-15 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002
TEL	06-6459-6211
FAX	06-6459-6212
E-mail	info@sozosha.ac.jp
URL	https://www.sozosha.ac.jp/
Recruiter / Admissions	Admissions Counseling Center / Komori
nearest station	6 minutes walk from Higobashi Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
Number of international students enrolled	6 people
Main countries / regions of origin of international students	China, Mongolia, Korea, Vietnam
Existence of examination for international students	Yes
International student selection test	Interview test and document screening (with writing assignments)
Education policy / characteristics / original individual guidance and follow-up system for international students	There is no distinction between Japanese nationality and foreign nationality, and we will develop the skills and qualities as a designer necessary for two years for those who seriously study design and want to work in design. The content of practical training and exercises, not lectures, in a small class is a point that even international students can take classes without difficulty. The sense of distance from the teacher is close, and what you don't understand can be solved on the spot. We also provide employment support from correction of resumes to portfolio creation.
Internship status	Yes/This system allows all students who wish to participate in an internship. Especially for international students, an internship is essential to work as a designer in Japan.
Employment support for international students	Self-analysis and portfolio creation are thoroughly supported in a class called Career Program. There are also plenty of events that connect students and companies, such as company information sessions and portfolio exhibitions (matching meetings with companies) on campus.
Overseas affiliated companies, schools, etc.	Nothing
Contents of overseas cooperation
Qualification acquisition
Career after graduation of international students	International students who want to get a job in Japan are working as designers. The place of employment varies depending on the major, but I am mainly employed by companies in Osaka as graphic designers, web designers, interior designers, and product designers.
Employment rate of international students (employees / applicants)	80% / 100%
System for international students	Our school's unique scholarship system
Other acceptance conditions	Japanese level N2 or higher
Guarantor	Need
Introduction of accommodation	Yes
Life guidance, orientation, etc. in Japan	Participate in the regular orientation, and if you have any questions about the content, we will respond individually.
Part-time job introduction / part-time job policy	When there is a part-time job in design, it is well known to all students. If there is an individual consultation for a part-time job, we will introduce it if there is a guide for recruiting part-time jobs, but we do not actively introduce regular part-time jobs.
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Outline of Department for International Student Recruitment

Department of ICT Design and Marketing (Professional Practical Course)

Recruitment contents	ICT Design Major / Specialist / Co-educational / Recruitment capacity: 20 people / Enrollment period: April / Years of study: 2 years
Tuition	First year tuition: 1.32 million yen (admission fee: 120,000 yen, expenses 480,000 yen, tuition fee 720,000 yen)
Number of class hoursYear / week[Lecture / Practice]	1,840 hours (2 years, 5 days a week) Holiday classes available (1 credit time 90 minutes)

Department of Manufacturing (Professional Practical Course)

Recruitment contents	Graphic major, Illustration major, Interior major, Product major / Specialist degree / Co-educational / Recruitment capacity: 20 people / Enrollment period: April / Years of study: 2 years
Tuition	First year tuition: 1.32 million yen (admission fee: 120,000 yen, expenses 480,000 yen, tuition fee 720,000 yen)
Number of class hoursYear / week[Lecture / Practice]	1,840 hours (2 years, 5 days a week) Holiday classes available (1 credit time 90 minutes)

Design Department

Recruitment contents	Graphic major, Illustration major, Interior major, Product major / Co-educational / Recruitment capacity: 20 students / Enrollment period: April / Years of study: 2 years
Tuition	First year tuition: 120,000 yen (admission fee: 120,000 yen, expenses 360,000 yen, tuition fee 540,000 yen)
Number of class hoursYear / week[Lecture / Practice]	1,620 hours (2 years, 3-5 days a week) Holiday classes available (1 credit time 90 minutes)