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New programs and scholarships for international students have been available since the 2025 academic year!
<Faculty of International Studies, Department of International Studies Track for International Students starts!>
This program is designed for international students. Students must take English and Japanese as their foreign languages.
EJU score criteria are not required! (Exams required)
After admission, students will receive an intensive Japanese language program, generous study support, and systematic career education, while enhancing their expertise and developing the skills required in a global society.
For more information, please check the website of the Department of International Studies, School of International Studies.
https://www.swu.ac.jp/faculty/international/kokusai/foreignstudentstrack/
*Only the Department of International Studies in the School of International Studies is accepting applications.
<Scholarships for International Students>
1. Entrance fee waiver scholarship
International students enrolling in a regular course of study at the university are eligible for a full waiver of the entrance fee.
Certain conditions and an application at the time of application are required to use this system.
2. Tuition fee waiver system for privately financed international students
Tuition is reduced or exempted for international students who meet certain conditions and are enrolled in a regular course of study, depending on their academic performance.
The tuition reduction rate ranges from 20-60% depending on the GPA of the semester immediately prior to the application.
The tuition reduction rate for the first semester of enrollment is a flat rate of 30%.
*2026 Open Campus will be held on the following dates
June 21 (Sunday) 9:30-15:00
July 19 (Sunday) 9:30-15:00
August 22 (Saturday) 9:30-15:00
August 23 (Sunday) 9:30 - 15:00
For more information, please visit the Showa Women's University Open Campus website.
https://www.swu.ac.jp/admission/event/
*Please note that due to various circumstances such as disasters and infectious diseases, some of the information on the entrance examination and Open Campus may be subject to change.
Please be sure to check the university's admissions information website for any changes.
https://www.swu.ac.jp/admission/
The Faculty of Humanities and Culture is comprised of the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, focusing on the study of Japan's language and culture, and the Department of History and Culture, focusing on the study of history, art, and archeology of both Japan and the world as a whole. These broadly diverse areas of study offer students opportunities to focus on a specialization that match their interests. Furthermore, classes from both departments can be combined in a crossover program.
The Department of Japanese Language and Literature, under the Faculty of Humanities and Culture, is the oldest department at Showa Women’s University. This department offers a multifaceted study of the fundamentals of Japanese language and literature, and enrolls many international students.
Students aim not only to improve their Japanese proficiency but also to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to teach Japanese as a foreign language, with some aspiring to become Japanese language teachers in their home countries.
The Department of History and Culture provides in-depth study of Japanese, Western, and Eastern history, as well as cultural studies from perspectives such as art, folklore, cultural properties, archaeology, and geography.
Another attractive feature is the opportunity for students to simultaneously pursue three qualifications related to museums, libraries, and archives (curator, librarian, and archivist).
Pursuing studies in linguistics, Japanese literature, and Japanese language education
Hands-on, experiential studies in history, culture, art, and archeology
This department's curriculum equips students with strong fundamentals and provides specialized studies in Japanese language and literature.
Students can deepen their knowledge of Japanese in 3 fields. In "Japanese Literature", literature from ancient texts to modern works are studied. "Japanese Language" covers the structure and characteristics of the language. In "Japanese as a Foreign Language", students learn methods for teaching Japanese to others as a second language.
Check here for details
https://www.swu.ac.jp/en/faculty/culture/nichibun/
In this department, students explore the history and culture of not only Japan, but of the whole world. Following the university's motto of "hands-on learning in the field", the department emphasizes on-site learning experiences such as practical lessons and field surveys. In addition to the study of history, the curriculum covers art, traditional cultures, archeology, and cultural assets. Students also cultivate skills in small-size classes useful in society for identifying and solving problems.
Check here for details
https://www.swu.ac.jp/en/faculty/culture/rekibun/
