JPSS, for information about studying in Japan's universities and graduate schools. > Search Japanese Graduate schools in Tokyo. > Japan Women's University > Human Life Science
Jointly operated by the Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation, JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT is a website, which posts information on approximately 1300 universities, graduate schools, two-year colleges, vocational schools that are accepting international students.
Related information about Japan Women's University is posted here and the specific details about the Schools of Home Economics, Humanities, Human Life Science, Integrated Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Architectural Design, and Food and Nutritional Sciences including information about entrance examination such as quota for admission and the number of successful applicants and guides for the facilities, access, and other information necessary for international students so please feel free to make use of our website.
Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 112-8681 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 03-5981-3786 |
| Fax | 03-5981-3780 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Human Development, Living Environment |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 730,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 103,670 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,033,670 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The above costs are the projected amounts for the 2027 fiscal year. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Phase 2 Application |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 30, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 22, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| Notes | Others(Please refer to https://www.jwu.ac.jp/unv/admission/research_student.html) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| Notes | Others(Please refer to https://www.jwu.ac.jp/unv/admission/research_student.html) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
Last update: Aug. 07, 2026