Joshibi University of Art and Design (女子美術大学, Joshibijutsu Daigaku) abbreviated女子美 (Joshibi), is a private art and design university located in Sagamihara and Tokyo, Japan. Originally founded in 1900, as private women's school of fine arts(PWSFA), located in Hongo-ku(now Bunkyo-ku), was the first art institution for female students. Joshibi is one of the oldest art school in Japan. PWSFA renamed women's school of fine arts(WSFA) in 1919. WSFA was accredited by Japanese Government as a vocational college in 1929, renamed women's academy of fine arts(WAFA). WAFA moved to Suginami in 1935. New school education law had been introduced in 1949, WAFA renamed women's college of fine arts(WCFA). New campus opened in 1990 at Sagamihara. Master's degree programs have started to offer since 1994, Doctor of Philosophy programs have started to offer since 1996. WCFA renamed Joshibi University of art and design in 2001. Joshibi has been offered a Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA 4-Year) degree in 8 areas: Oil Painting and Printing, Nihonga(Japanese style Paintings), Crafts, Sculpture, Design, Media Art, Fashion design and Performing Arts, Science of Arts, for female students.