Full-time International Student (degree acquisition)

All undergraduate and graduate (master's and doctoral) programs at Showa Women's University are conducted in Japanese. (We do not offer any degree programs that can be completed in English).
We actively accept international students through a variety of entrance exam formats, including domestic entrance exams for international students who are already in Japan and studying at Japanese language schools, overseas entrance exams using the Japan University Examination (JPUE), "Showa Direct 4.5", which allows students to enter our university directly through recommendations from overseas high schools and Japanese language schools, transfer entrance exams from overseas partner universities, and designated school entrance exams from Japanese language schools.

International Student Entrance Examination Information

Graduate School Entrance Examination

The program is held twice a year and accepts students from nine majors in two graduate schools.
For those applying through the July entrance examination, students have a choice of starting their studies in October (fall semester) or the following April (spring semester = new academic year).
*Admission to the graduate school does not guarantee that you will have residence status until the time of enrollment.
Those who have completed the JET Program can receive financial support for their studies at our graduate school by applying in advance for the JET Special Scholarship.

JET Special Scholarship Application Guidelines for 2026 Enrollees (In Preparation)
JET Special Scholarship Application Form
[Sample] JET Special Scholarship Recommendation Letter

Undergraduate General Entrance Examination

The program is held once a year and is accepted by all faculties and departments except the Department of Elementary Education.
Students currently enrolled in some Japanese language schools can take the "designated Japanese language school entrance exam."
For details, please consult the guidance counseling staff at the Japanese language school.

Overseas Entrance Examination (Undergraduate)

Since 2016, we have been accepting international students directly from overseas, mainly those studying in Shanghai and Hong Kong, using the Japan University Examination (JPUE) system.
For further information, please read Japan University Examination Sitefor further details.

Showa Direct 4.5 (undergraduate)

This program, which started in 2024, allows students from overseas high schools and Japanese language schools to enter our university directly through a recommendation entrance exam.
Students who are recommended by a local high school or Japanese language school affiliated with our university take the entrance exam and pass the exam. After six months of intensive Japanese language education, students will take regular undergraduate courses. They will participate in an internship program during their time at the university and aim to find employment in Japan after graduation.

Transfer Admission from Partner Universities

As of 2023, we are conducting transfer admission examinations based on agreements with Hanyang Women's University and Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea. For details, please consult with the admissions office of each university.