Recommended entrance examination
Recommended entrance examination
Note: The content may be subject to change based on the "2025 University Admissions Selection Guidelines" notified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on June 6, 3.
The contents of this page are merely an overview of the entrance examination system. Please be sure to check the requirements for each entrance examination when applying.
The contents of this page are merely an overview of the entrance examination system. Please be sure to check the requirements for each entrance examination when applying.
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- Entrance exam guidelines and documents required for application vary depending on the entrance exam.Please download each.
Admission schedule
| Entrance exam | Application Periods | Exam Date | Announcement of Successful Applicants | Admission Procedure |
| Open recommendation system (basic academic ability test type) Open recommendation system (comprehensive evaluation type) Koyo Alumni Association Recommendation |
Saturday, February 2025, 11 to Friday, March 1, 11 | 11/23 (Sun.) | September 12 (Wed.) | February 12th (Wednesday) -March 3th (Wednesday) ※ 1 |
| Designated school recommendation
Special recommendation from the All Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association(Accounting and Finance Department only) | September 11 (Sat.) |
Public recommendation entrance exam (basic academic ability test type)
It is possible to apply in conjunction with other entrance exams of our university or other universities.
However, for same-day entrance examsCannot be applied for in conjunction with the Public Recommendation Entrance Examination (Comprehensive Evaluation Type).
Application criteria common to all departments
- Girls who have graduated or are expected to graduate from high school or secondary school under the Japanese education system in 2024-2025.
- Those recommended by the school principal
Exam subjects and selection method
Number of subjects: 2 subjects for all departments*1
● Elective subjects: Japanese (modern literature) or mathematics*2
● Required Subject: English
*1 Students in the Japanese Language and Literature Department must select "Japanese Language (Modern Literature)." Students in other departments may select either Japanese Language (Modern Literature) or Mathematics.
*2 In addition to the required answers for “Mathematics I”, students will select and answer one question from “Mathematics II”, “Mathematics A”, “Mathematics B (Sequences)”, or “Mathematics C (Vectors)”.
Test format: Multiple choice sheet
● Elective subjects: Japanese (modern literature) or mathematics*2
● Required Subject: English
*1 Students in the Japanese Language and Literature Department must select "Japanese Language (Modern Literature)." Students in other departments may select either Japanese Language (Modern Literature) or Mathematics.
*2 In addition to the required answers for “Mathematics I”, students will select and answer one question from “Mathematics II”, “Mathematics A”, “Mathematics B (Sequences)”, or “Mathematics C (Vectors)”.
Test format: Multiple choice sheet
Exemption from English language exam
If you fall under any of the following categories, you may be exempt from the foreign language (English) test by selecting this option at the time of application and submitting a certificate or other document.
For certification exams with an expiration date, the exam must be within the expiration date, and for certification exams without an expiration date, the exam must have been taken after April 2023. Please enclose a certificate (copies are acceptable).
<Exemption from foreign language (English) examination>
Even if you are exempt from the English test, you can still take the English test. If you do take the test, your higher score will be used to determine your grade.
For certification exams with an expiration date, the exam must be within the expiration date, and for certification exams without an expiration date, the exam must have been taken after April 2023. Please enclose a certificate (copies are acceptable).
<Exemption from foreign language (English) examination>
Even if you are exempt from the English test, you can still take the English test. If you do take the test, your higher score will be used to determine your grade.
| Examination hall | Setagaya Campus |
| Required Documents | Documents required for application (please download and use)
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Public recommendation entrance examination (comprehensive evaluation type)
It is possible to apply in conjunction with other entrance exams of our university or other universities.
However, for same-day entrance examsCannot be applied for in conjunction with the public recommendation entrance exam (basic academic ability test type).
However, for same-day entrance examsCannot be applied for in conjunction with the public recommendation entrance exam (basic academic ability test type).
Application criteria common to all departments
- Girls who have graduated or are expected to graduate from high school or secondary school under the Japanese education system in 2024-2025.
- Those recommended by the school principal with good learning attitude, good personality, and good attendance.
- Average grade standard (overall average grade from 1st year to 3rd year 1st semester of high school, or the first semester of 3rd year)...3.4 or higher
Application criteria and selection method for each department
Items that require advance judgment among the standards of each department (★For those applicants who have a visa, please apply in advance to obtain permission to apply and send a copy of the permission along with your application documents.
Application deadline: Applications must be mailed by Friday, October 10th using the designated form.
<Application criteria for each department>
<Selection method>
Application deadline: Applications must be mailed by Friday, October 10th using the designated form.
<Application criteria for each department>
<Selection method>
| Examination hall | Setagaya Campus |
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| Screening method | The application criteria are the overall grade average, as well as course completion criteria and performance criteria depending on the department.Success or failure will be determined based on application documents, written test results (essays, aptitude tests, etc.), and an interview. |
| Required Documents | Documents required for application (please download and use)
Among the application criteria for each department,★For the "mark," you must apply in advance and obtain permission to apply.
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| Past issues |
Mitsuha Alumni Association Recommendation Entrance Examination
It is possible to apply in conjunction with other entrance exams of our university or other universities.
This is an entrance exam in which graduates of our university recommend students who understand our educational policy and meet the recommendation criteria.
This is an entrance exam in which graduates of our university recommend students who understand our educational policy and meet the recommendation criteria.
| Examination hall | Setagaya Campus |
|---|---|
| Screening method | The application criteria, entrance exam schedule, and selection details are the same as the open recommendation entrance exam.Success or failure will be determined based on application documents, written test results (essays, aptitude tests, etc.), and an interview.A pass/fail judgment will be made based on the number of applicants for each department, and if there are more applicants than the number of applicants, a pass/fail judgment will be made again by comparing with the applicants for the public recommendation entrance examination held on the same day with the same content.
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| Required Documents | Documents required for application (please download and use)
For those marked with a ★ in the application criteria for each department, it is necessary to apply in advance and receive permission to apply.[Application deadline] Must arrive by mail by Friday, October 2025, 10 |
Past issues |
Designated school system recommendation entrance examination
It is a dedicated application system (the application condition is that this university is your first choice).
This is an entrance exam in which high schools requested by our university (recommended schools) recommend students who understand their educational policies and meet the recommendation criteria.Please contact the high school to find out if this request is made by the university.
The entrance exam guidelines (common items) and the password required for online application will be distributed by the high school.
[For those applying to the International Studies Department, please be sure to check the information below before applying.]
International Studies Curriculum About Study Abroad
| Examination hall | Setagaya Campus |
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| Essentials Required Documents |
Guidelines (please read before applying and taking the exam)
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All Japan Chamber of Commerce Special Recommendation Entrance Examination (Accounting and Finance Department only)
It is a dedicated application system (the application condition is that this university is your first choice).
Applicants must be prospective graduates from a high school that is a member of the National Association of Commercial High School Principals and who are recommended by the National Association of Commercial High School Principals.
The entrance examination guidelines and the password required for online application will be provided by your high school.
Examination hall |
Setagaya Campus |
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Required Documents |
Documents required for application (please download and use) |
Showa Women's University Admission Center
E-mail: spas@swu.ac.jp
E-mail: spas@swu.ac.jp
0120-5171-86(Fixed-line phone) TEL：03-3411-5154
Reception hours Weekdays 9:00-16:00
154-8533-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 7-57
154-8533-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 7-57