Overview
Founded in 1920, the Showa Women's University (Showa Joshi Daigaku) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Boston. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Showa Women's University (SWU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) women only Japanese higher education institution. Showa Women's University (SWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 104-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Japanese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Showa Women's University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 昭和女子大学 |
| Name (English) | Showa Joshi Daigaku |
| Acronym | SWU |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Motto | Be a light to the world |
| Colours | Blue |
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University Location
| Address | 1-7 Taishido, Setagaya-ku Tokyo 154-8533 Tokyo Japan |
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+81 (3) 3411 5111 |
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+81 (3) 3411 6973 |
| Other locations | Boston |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Showa Women's University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Showa Women's University's Facebook page
Showa Women's University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Showa Women's University's YouTube channel
Showa Women's University's Instagram page
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