ABOUT DHU
Acquire the skills to cope with the digital society and develop the ability to survive in the future and nurture unlimited possibilities
Digital Hollywood University (DHU) is a place of learning and practice where students take on the challenge of new creation through digital communication. How will what you create affect the world? What is needed to create things that are easier to use, more beautiful, and more enjoyable? By acquiring diverse knowledge, skills, and mindsets in the digital field, we aim to bring new values to our future lives. The four-year program is designed to nurture the ability to survive in the uncertain and complex society of the 21st century in your own way, and to pursue the potential of each and every one of you. Your future starts here.
It seems like we have arrived at the starting point of the future.
Features of Digital Hollywood University
Learning
Expand your possibilities and learn with our one-department one-faculty system
DHU’s greatest feature is a curriculum that allows students to study digital contents (3DCG/VFX, Game programming, Film, Graphics design, Anime, Web, Media arts, etc.); planning and communications (business planning, marketing, public relations, PR, etc.) across the board. Since there is only one department, there is no need to decide on a department or course of study prior to enrollment. The ability to flexibly choose the subjects you want to study according to your interests after enrollment will lead to the creation of new value.
Technical training
Learn across multiple digital expressions and acquire knowledges and skills from the basics
Liberal arts education
Learn the general knowledge to create new ideas and obtain creativity that will never wither.
International Education
Cultivate an international mindset through enjoyable English education, a fulfilling study abroad program, and cross-cultural exchange with international students.
Learn from professionals who are active in the field
Professionals who are active on the front lines of the industry, such as music videos producers of famous artists, planners of advertisements that everyone has seen, and entrepreneurs with a wealth of business experience. They will teach you the skills and know-how you need “now”.
Learn from top creators
Special lectures by top creators in Japan and abroad are held regularly. Behind-the-scenes stories of their works and their passion will stimulate your creativity.
Connecting
Connecting with companies that helps making dreams come true
We provide employment support tailored to each student. We support you realize your dreams with our unique corporate network. Something only a private university can provide, and with detailed career support from the first year.
Connect with alumni who are spreading their wings in the world
About 90,000* Digital Hollywood graduates are waiting for you. They are active in various fields as entrepreneurs and innovators, as well as in the content industry such as CG, video, animation, and advertising in Japan and abroad.
*Total number of educational institutions operated by Digital Hollywood Corporation, including universities, graduate schools, and schools for working adults
Expanding
Refine your international sensation and expand into the World
Students will acquire the international mindset necessary to survive in a global society through English courses which are taught at different levels to make learning fun; overseas study programs that allow students to graduate in four years, and interaction with international students from more than 40 countries and regions.
Extend the scope of your challenges
The “LabProto” fab workshop for prototyping, the “D ROCKETS” incubator for graduates, and other systems that support students taking on new challenges are the reasons why we boast one of the highest numbers of university-launched ventures* in Japan. *From the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Survey of University-Launched Ventures.