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Showa Women's University

country rank  171
world rank  3323

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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

Control

Showa Women's University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Showa Women's University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Showa Women's University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Showa Women's University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
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
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 1-7 Taishido, Setagaya-ku
Tokyo
154-8533 Tokyo
Japan
Showa Women's University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Showa Women's University Phone Number +81 (3) 3411 5111
Showa Women's University Fax Number +81 (3) 3411 6973
Other locations Boston

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Showa Women's University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Showa Women's University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Showa Women's University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Showa Women's University.

Showa Women's University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Showa Women's University's admission information.

Showa Women's University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Women Only.


Showa Women's University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Showa Women's University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Showa Women's University's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Showa Women's University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Showa Women's University's Admission Office Admission Office

1-7 Taishido Setagaya-ku
Tokyo 154-8533
(3) 3411 5154
0120-5171-86

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Showa Women's University.

Showa Women's University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Showa Women's University has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Showa Women's University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Showa Women's University's Control Type Control Type

Showa Women's University is a private higher education institution.


Showa Women's University's Entity Type Entity Type

Showa Women's University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Showa Women's University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Showa Women's University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Showa Women's University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Showa Women's University's main facilities:


Showa Women's University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Showa Women's University's Library


Showa Women's University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Showa Women's University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Showa Women's University's main services:


Showa Women's University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Showa Women's University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Showa Women's University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Showa Women's University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Showa Women's University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Showa Women's University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Showa Women's University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Showa Women's University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Showa Women's University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


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.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Showa Women's University's X (formerly Twitter) page Showa Women's University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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