Hyogo / Vocational school
Koyo School of Music and Dance
The school that makes "dream" and "impression" into your job by 40-year jazz education and rich creativity.
- Address
- 107-1 Ito-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0032
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 078-334-5415
- info@music.ac.jp
Event list
School Information Sessions and Trial Classes for International Students ※Online is also availableClick here for details
School Features
Koyo Conservatory of Music had continued cooperation with Berklee College of Music, one of the best music colleges in the world for 25 years and strived to foster the best musicians being active around the world since the establishment in Kobe in 1980. It has been renewed as Koyo School of Music and Dance, a comprehensive school of music and entertainment that added fields of dance and entertainment.
Kobe Koyo School of Music and Dance is a newly formed school to take experiences at actual worksite into the curriculum to be work-ready human resources.
In addition to the classes that incorporate the world-class Berklee method, Kobe Koyo College of Music & Dance has incorporated the professional experience into its curriculum in order to provide students with the ready-to-work skills that the music industry is now demanding.
Throughout its 40 years of existence, it has produced numerous musicians!
We will learn through practical experience in the field.
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Music Technology Department
Jazz Main Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Professional Musician Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Finger Picking Guitar Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Music Therapy Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Singer-Songwriter Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Super Multi-Artist Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Internet Artist and Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Sound Producer Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Dance Professional Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Voice Actor & V-Tuber Talent Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Actor Main Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Concert Producer Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Video Streaming Creator Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Music Creator Department
Artist Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Sound Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Recording and MA Engineer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Dance and Vocal Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Dance and Video Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Theme Park Dancer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Concert Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Talent Manager Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Live Video & Video Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Commercial Music Department
Berklee College of Music Study Abroad
- Coed Daytime 2 years
Musician Course
- Coed Daytime 2 years
Vocal Course
- Coed Daytime 2 years
Backup Dancer Course
- Coed Daytime 2 years
PA Engineer Course
- Coed Daytime 2 years
Lighting Staff Course
- Coed Daytime 2 years
Concert Planning・Manager Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Curriculum Features
Koyo has a homeroom teacher system, and the curriculum and timetable are arranged in consultation with the homeroom teacher according to each student's goals and dreams.
In addition, for students who want to gain even more knowledge, the "W Major Program" is available. This system allows students to take classes in other departments or majors without additional tuition fees.
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- JPY 1,757,800 ※ Additional fees for textbooks, materials, etc. are not included.
Scholarships and Honor Students System
JASSO
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Benefit
- Amount
- JPY 48,000/ month
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- Students whose academic performance, attitude, and attendance are recognized as being particularly good are eligible to apply through school recommendation.
Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Benefit
- Amount
- JPY 100,000/ month (granted for 1 year)
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- Students of Asian nationality and who are recognized as being in particularly good academic performance, attitude, and attendance can apply through school recommendation.
Designated School Recommendation
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exempt
- Amount
- JPY 30,000 of selection fee will be exempted
- Repayment Method
- No repayment is required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- This is a system for students whose first preference is this school, and who are expected to graduate from a Japanese language school designated by this school.
①More than 90% attendance rate.
②Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the area they want to move forward.
③Having Japanese language ability does not interfere with studying at this school.
Entrance Examination
AO Application
- Application Period
- AO Entry: 1st of June (Sun) 2025 ～
AO Application period: 1st of September (Mon) 2025 ～
※The admission selection will be held at any time from September and will close once maximum capacity is reached. - Selection Process, etc.
- For further information please refer to our brochure or contact us.
General Application, Designated school recommendation, School recommendation.
- Application Period
- 1st of October (Wed) 2025 ～
※Admissions will be conducted from October to March. Close once maximum capacity is reached.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Japanese language written test, interview, and document screening
For further information please refer to our brochure or contact us.
Access
Main Campus
- Address
- 107-1 Ito-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0032 MAP
- Access
- 8 min. walk from Sannomiya Station
For International Students
The school has established the "JIKEI COM International Center" to ensure that international students can spend their school life with peace of mind from the time they enter the school to after graduation. Our dedicated staff will individually consult with each student on matters such as application, visa, tuition, scholarship, etc. before enrollment, as well as on life in Japan. During the school year, Japanese language classes are offered, and homeroom teachers and career/debut staff support each student in finding a job and making a debut.