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We have a system in which international students can take undergraduate courses as non-degree students.
Please apply by the designated application deadline after checking the application qualifications carefully.

Graduate School Preparatory for International Students

Graduate school preparatory for international students is a system that allows students who aim to go to our graduate school to take undergraduate courses. The enrollment period is six months and can be extended up to one year. At least 1 courses per semester are required to maintain a student visa.
*Students can apply for the graduate school entrance examination along with "graduate school preparatory for international students."
Click here for application guidelines for 2026.
Application conditions Those who meet all of the following
  1. Female who has non-Japanese nationality
  2. Those who are aiming to go on to Showa Women's University Graduate School
  3. Persons who fall under any of the following 1-2
    1. Those who have completed a course of study abroad equivalent to 16 years of Japanese school education, or who are expected to complete such a course by the time they begin their studies at our university as a preparatory student for graduate school.
    2. Those who have graduated from a Japanese university with a "Student" visa, or those who are planning to graduate before starting their studies at our university as a preparatory student for graduate school.
  4. Those who have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to or above N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Required Documents Resume, statement of reasons for application, financial support plan, research plan, academic transcript and graduation (or expected graduation) certificate (Japanese or English), attendance certificate and letter of introduction from Japanese language school, copy of Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 or above, copy of passport, copy of residence card (both sides) (only for domestic applicants)
[Designated format]
Resume
Reason for application
Research Plan
Financial support plan
＜For those who wish to extend their enrollment period＞Reason for period extension
Schedule Spring semester (April to September)
Fall semester (October to March)
*Applications are accepted every half term.Please check the application guidelines for application deadlines and methods, and apply according to the procedures.
Selection method Acceptance will be determined comprehensively based on application documents and an interview.
Audit fee
The total of 1 and 2 below will be collected as the attendance fee.
1.Registration fee: 3,000 yen each semester
2.Course fee: 1 yen per one credit
*The number of credits that can be earned varies depending on the subject. Course fees vary depending on the total number of credits.
*Even if you cancel your course during the semester, the tuition fee once paid will not be refunded.
If you have any questions regarding the Preparatory School for Graduate School application, please contact the Center for International Education and Research (CIE) at ciestaff@swu.ac.jp.

Bridge Program (Applications will be closed from 2026)

Bridge Program enables international students who are currently enrolled in our partner Japanese language schools to take courses at SWU. In order to apply, students must be officially recommended by schools.

In addition to taking classes with SWU students, students are privileged to use university facilities such as the library and cafeteria.
Please contact a Japanese language school to see if they have a partnership with SWU and how to apply.