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Tochigi / Private
| Postal code | 324-8501 |
|---|---|
| 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 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 4 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 2 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 4 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 4 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 30,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 300,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 900,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 495,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | The student fees listed above apply to the first year of study for the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Hearing Sciences. Miscellaneous fees for the second year and beyond are 695,000 yen. Fees for the Department of Orthoptics and Visual Sciences are as follows: ・Application fee: 30,000 yen; Admission fee: 300,000 yen; Tuition: 900,000 yen; Miscellaneous fees: 445,000 yen (645,000 yen for the second year and beyond). Fees for the Department of Nursing are as follows: ・Application fee: 30,000 yen; Admission fee: 300,000 yen; Tuition: 900,000 yen; Miscellaneous fees: 525,000 yen (545,000 yen for the second year and beyond). Fees for the Department of Medical Technology and Sciences and the Department of Radiological Sciences are as follows: ・Application fee: 30,000 yen; Admission fee: 300,000 yen; Tuition: 900,000 yen; Miscellaneous fees: 455,000 yen (655,000 yen for the second year and beyond). Other expenses include costs for laboratory and practical training, facilities and equipment, the annual membership fee for the educational support association, and a reserve fund for the overseas health and welfare program (applicable only to the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Hearing Sciences). Starting in the 2027 academic year, the course "Overseas Health and Welfare Affairs" will be mandatory for students in the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Hearing Sciences Therapy; consequently, students are required to set aside 50,000 yen annually—up to the year of travel—to cover overseas training expenses. The specific academic year in which the overseas training takes place varies by department. If a student decides to decline enrollment after completing the admission procedures, fees paid (excluding the admission fee) will be refunded only if a formal notice of withdrawal is submitted by the university-designated deadline. Our university provides various forms of support for international students. For details, please check the "Admissions Information" section on the university's 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, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students in November |
| Starting date for application submission | November 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 6, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 14, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | December 10, 2026 |
| 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, 2025 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 Selection for International Students (November intake), the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) scores accepted are those from the June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 administrations. Applicants applying from countries outside Japan where the EJU is not administered are permitted to apply only if they have taken the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N2 level or higher within the two years prior to application and can submit documentation proving their results (limited to residents of countries where the EJU is not held). If you are mailing application documents from overseas, you must contact the Admissions Office of your desired campus by the start date of the application period. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students in January |
| Starting date for application submission | December 16, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 7, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 31, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 19, 2027 |
| 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, 2025 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: Jul. 25, 2026
