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2026 AO Admissions (Comprehensive Selection) Guide

Step-up Seminar So before entering school
Sharpen your sense!
*Participation is free

At a social gathering for AO successful applicants only
Make friends and mentors before you enroll!
*Participation is free

You can get admission to your desired department​ ​in the shortest time possible!

With reliable guidance, you can be fully prepared for your interview!
We also provide guidance on Super Designer 's practical assignments!

No written test!
Interview and document review are all that is required! Selection criteria that emphasize personality!

You can take the scholarship exam!
Up to 880,000 yen reduction Chance

For those who pass the AO exam, the tuition fee starts from the first semester of the first year.
50,000 yen reduction/exemption

AO entrance exam only! Screening fee is 10,000 yen​

Can be used in conjunction with other entrance exams!
You can use both benefits

Flow to pass AO

*This content is applicable to 1st to 3rd entries.

1. Get to know the school well

Eligible for entry
◉ Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of April 1, 2026, and have this school as their first choice.
* Those who have a thorough understanding of the school's educational content through briefing session of OIF, school guide, the school's website, etc.

  • * There are separate entry conditions for international students. If you are eligible, please contact our school office.

AO admission policy (desired student image)
People who are motivated to work as specialists in the fashion field.
Get AO entry qualificationGet AO entry qualification

Candidates accepted into the AO program will receive a 50,000 yen tuition reduction!
* As an AO entrance examination scholarship. Applies to entries made by Sunday, August 31, 2025.
* The above scholarships are applied to the reduction of tuition fees for the first semester of the first year.

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2.Let's enter

Anyone who loves fashion and wants to work hard at our school is welcome to apply!

  • * However, this is limited to people who are 18 years of age or older as of April 1, 2026.

period

1st 2nd 3rd
1st6/1 (Sun) → 6/30 (Mon) 2nd7/1 (Tue) → 7/31 (Thu) 3rd8/1 (Fri) → 8/31 (Sun)
  • * Entry fee is free.
  • * If the number of participants reaches capacity within the entry period, subsequent entries may not be accepted.

How to enter

Please complete the procedure using one of the methods [A], [B], and [C].

[A]
Bring the AO Admission Application Form to our school office.

The school office is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5pm, except on July 28th (Monday), 29th (Tuesday), and August 7th (Thursday) through August 17th (Sunday).

[B]
Send the AO admission application form by registered mail to our school office.
[C]
During the entry period, please enter the necessary information on our school's website to complete your AO entry.

Entry sheet (PDF) download

Click here to download entry sheet example (PDF)

3. Take the selection process

Selection is an “interview”

  • We will provide counseling regarding your desired department.

Only Super Designer has the "practical assignment" course.

  • We will ask you to show your willingness to work on submitted assignments and practical training. We will advise you on your desired field and aptitude.

interview

1st 2nd 3rd
1st7/12(Sat)7/13(Sun) 2nd8/18(Mon)8/19(Tue) 3rd9/13(Sat)9/14(Sun)
  • * Details such as the selection date and time will be notified approximately one week before the selection date.

Result notification
(AO admission application permission)

We will send you an "AO Admission Application Permit".

1st 2nd 3rd
1st7/25(Fri) 2nd8/29(Fri) 3rd9/26(Fri)
  • * This is the date of dispatch from our school.
  • * Results will be notified by mail. Please refrain from inquiring about acceptance or rejection over the phone.
  • * The "AO Admission Application Permit" will be required when applying. Please be careful not to lose it.

4. Let's complete the application and admission procedures

Apply with the "AO Admission Application Permit". Passing will be officially determined.

AO admission application

Application period: 9/1 (Mon) →10/15 (Wed)

Required documents for application: Application form, school report or transcript, AO admission application permission letter, application fee (10,000 yen)

  • * If you are applying for a scholarship student, please select "Take the scholarship student exam" on your application form.

Notification of acceptance

You will be notified by mail within two weeks after completing the application procedure.

Enrollment fee payment

Please submit by Friday, October 31st.

5. Take the scholarship student exam (applicants only)

Written test

Written exam (English and Mathematics) 11/23 (Sun)

Notification of acceptance

12/18 (Thu)

Successful applicants will receive one of the discount benefits!

Special student S pass Full tuition fee for first year and second year 880,000 yen exemption / 800,000 yen exemption / 680,000 yen exemption
640,000 yen exemption / 600,000 yen exemption
* Varies by department
*However, the amount of the reduction or exemption will be within the range of the amount after educational support measures are applied.
Passed scholarship student A First year tuition fee 300,000 yen reduction
*However, the amount of the reduction or exemption will be within the range of the amount after educational support measures are applied.
Special student B passed First year tuition fee 150,000 yen reduction
*However, the amount of the reduction or exemption will be within the range of the amount after educational support measures are applied.
AO passed First year tuition fee 50,000 yen reduction/exemption

Solve any questions you have!
Come join the AO Entrance Exam Information Session!!

AO entrance exam information sessions are held at all briefing session of OIF during the AO entry period.


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