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Tochigi / Private
| Postal code | 324-8501 |
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| Address | 2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara-shi, Tochigi |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office in Otawara Campus |
| Phone | 0287-24-3200 |
| Fax | 0287-24-3199 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 5 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 2 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 3 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 3 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 30,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 300,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 900,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 445,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | The above student fees are for the first year of the Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy, and Department of Visual Function Therapy. For the second year and beyond, the annual fees are 645,000 yen. The student fees for the Department of Nursing are as follows: ・Application fee: 30,000 yen ・Admission fee: 300,000 yen ・Tuition: 900,000 yen ・Other fees: 525,000 yen (545,000 yen from the second year onward) The student fees for the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and the Department of Radiological and Information Sciences are as follows: ・Application fee: 30,000 yen ・Admission fee: 300,000 yen ・Tuition: 900,000 yen ・Other fees: 455,000 yen (655,000 yen from the second year onward) Other fees include costs for experiments and practical training, facility and equipment fees, and the annual fee for the Educational Support Association. If you decide to withdraw after completing the admission procedures, tuition and other fees (excluding the admission fee) will be refunded only if you submit a withdrawal notice by the university’s designated deadline. International University of Health and Welfare offers various support services for international students. For details, please refer to the "Admissions Information" section on our website (https://www.iuhw.ac.jp/). |
| Department(s) | Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Orthoptics and Visual Sciences, Radiological Sciences, Medical Technology and Sciences |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of July |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students in November |
| Starting date for application submission | November 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 7, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 12, 2025 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese only. (If you take subjects other than Japanese, the university will refer to the score for consideration.) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| English examination | If you have a qualification in a language other than your native language, it will be used as a reference for the pass/fail decision. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | For the Special Entrance Examination for International Students [November], the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) taken in June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025 is accepted. If you are applying from a country other than Japan where the EJU cannot be taken, you may apply only if you have taken the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher within the two years prior to application and can submit proof of your result (limited to applicants residing in countries where the EJU is not administered). If you are sending application documents from overseas, please be sure to contact the admissions office of your desired campus before the application period begins. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students in January |
| Starting date for application submission | December 16, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 8, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 10, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 17, 2025 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Essay, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese only. (If you take subjects other than Japanese, the university will refer to the score for consideration.) |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2024 onwards |
| English examination | If you have a qualification in a language other than your native language, it will be used as a reference for the pass/fail decision. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | If you reside in outside of Japan and do not have resident status of Japan (or have "Short Stay" visa) cannot take Special Selection for International Students in January. Please apply to Special Selection for International Students in November. |
Last update: Jun. 30, 2025
