Joshibi University of Art and Design

Joshibi University of Art and Design
TypePrivate
Established1900
Location
Sagamihara (Kanagawa Prefecture) and Tokyo
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CampusSagamihara, Suginami
AffiliationsJoshibi High School of Art and Design
Websitehttps://www.joshibi.ac.jp/

Joshibi University of Art and Design (女子美術大学, Joshibijutsu Daigaku) (abbreviated "女子美 (Joshibi)") is a private women's art school in Suginami and Sagamihara in Japan.

The mission and aims of Joshibi, are developing creative minds, encouraging students to contribute to local, national and international societies, female independence and evaluation of social status for women through fine art and design, as well as training and educating qualified art teachers and creative artists.

Joshibi was the first fine art institution for female students in Japan, and is the oldest private art school.