Hyogo / Vocational school
Koyo School of Music and Dance
With over 40 years of excellence in jazz education, we nurture creativity and professional skills, empowering students to turn their dreams and passion for music into successful careers.
- 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 Open Campus 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.
In addition to incorporating Berklee’s world-class educational methods, the college provides practical, industry-focused training that prepares students with the professional skills needed in today’s music and entertainment industries.
Students learn from experienced industry professionals and gain real-world knowledge through a curriculum designed to help them succeed as creative artists and entertainment professionals.
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 Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Professional Musician Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Vocalist Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Singer-Songwriter Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Internet Artist & Creator Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
AI & Songwriting Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Dance Professional Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Voice Actor & VTuber Talent Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Actor & Musical Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Concert Producer Advanced Diploma Course
- Coed Daytime 4 years
Music Creator Department
Vocal Artist Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Musician Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Sound Creator Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Recording & MA Engineer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Talent Manager Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Concert・Event Planning Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Dance & Vocal Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Backup Dancer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Themepark Dancer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
PA & Sound Engineer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Lighting & Stage Designer Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Live Event Video Cameraman Course
- Coed Daytime 3 years
Commercial Music Department
Berklee College of Music Study Abroad Course
- Coed Daytime 2 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 1,709,780 ＊Additional fees for textbooks and course materials are required.
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 110,000/ 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 (Mon) 2026 ～
AO Application period: 1st of September (Tue) 2026 ～
※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 (Thu) 2026 ～
※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
Our dedicated Office for international students (Jikei COM International Center ) offers personalized assistance with admissions, student visas, tuition fees, scholarships, and daily life in Japan. During their studies, students also receive support from Japanese language instructors, homeroom teachers, and career advisors, who help them prepare for employment and professional debut opportunities in their chosen fields.