Seian University of Art and Design


Seian University of Art and Design is a private art and design university in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The institution traces its origins to educational initiatives founded in Kyoto in 1920 by Chika Seo.
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History

The university’s affiliated educational lineage began in 1920 with the establishment of a sewing school in Kyoto. A women’s junior college opened in 1950. Seian University of Art and Design was established as a coeducational university in 1993 in Shiga Prefecture.

Academics

The university offers art- and design-focused instruction organized into multiple areas/courses.

Accreditation and evaluation

Seian University of Art and Design has undergone institutional evaluation by the Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation.

Campus

The campus is located in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture.