Are Art Universities Popular but Doomed? 'Hidden Report Cards' of Joshibi University of Art, Bunka Art University, and Yokohama University of Art Released
Despite high popularity, art universities face uncertain futures. The article reveals 'hidden report cards' for three specific art universities.Summary
Art universities are generally popular due to high demand for creative talent, leading to new entrants. However, in an era of university consolidation, are established art escalator schools surviving? The Diamond Editorial Department created a unique 'hidden report card' evaluating five items on a five-point scale based on financial data for school corporations operating escalator schools. While top-tier institutions like Tokyo University of the Arts and private powerhouses Musashino Art University and Tama Art University do not operate their own feeder schools, school corporations like Joshibi University of Art, Bunka Art University, and Yokohama University of Art do. This article specifically analyzes the financial performance of these three school corporations to determine their viability.
(Source：ダイヤモンド・オンライン)