GUIDEBOOK 2025

Message fromthe Chairman

TAKAGI Kuninori
M.D., Ph.D.
IUHW Chairman

Becoming a leader in the medical and welfare fields with a cutting-edge learning environment
International University of Health and Welfare, which opened in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, in 1995 as Japan's first comprehensive university for
medical and welfare, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025.
With the founding spirit of "creating a society where we coexist in harmony”, the university has set a major goal of improving the status of medical
and welfare professionals and nurturing leaders in the medical and welfare field in Asia, and has been providing education by leading experts in medical andwelfare fields since its opening. Currently, the university has 11 faculties, 27 departments and a graduate school on 5 campuses nationwide. Approximately
10,000 students are studying at the university, and it has produced about 35,000 excellent graduates to date. It boasts one of the highest national exam passrates and employment rates, and has come to be regarded as one of the most successful private universities opened after the war.
One of the major features of our university is its state-of-the-art learning environment. Six affiliated hospitals and group-related facilities, positioned asclinical medical research centers, fully cooperate with education and research, providing an environment in which students can learn about "team medical careand team care".
About 1,000 students participate in overseas training every year to experience medical and welfare sites around the world. We also offer scholarships tointernational students, mainly from Asia, to train people who will become leaders in the medical and welfare fields in their home countries. This international
approach to education is another feature of our university.
Our five campuses across the country make use of the characteristics of each region to train excellent medical and welfare professionals.
In the Tochigi region, centered on the Otawara Campus, where the university was founded, our group-related facilities are located on a vast site of about
500,000 m2, the equivalent of 10 Tokyo Domes. The Otawara Campus is home to six medical and welfare facilities, including a disability support facility,
a rehabilitation facility, the only child psychological treatment facility in Tochigi Prefecture, and a clinic. In addition, the Nasu-Shiobara area is home to theInternational University of Health and Welfare Hospital, a nursing home for the elderly, and a special nursing home where students can come into contact withthe elderly and disabled, as well as welfare, sports, and cultural exchange facilities that can be used for training.
The Okawa Campus is adjacent to Takagi Hospital, which is the original hospital of the group and has a history of over 110 years, and is also linked
to Yanagawa Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the largest in Japan, located in Yanagawa City, making it an ideal educational environment for training medical
professionals to develop practical skills.
The Odawara Campus has a main school building adjacent to Odawara Station and a school building on castle grounds near the tourist attraction of
Odawara Castle. It has a training system in close cooperation with the International University of Health and Welfare Atami Hospital.
Located in the heart of Tokyo, just a three-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke station, the Tokyo Akasaka Campus will develop education linking
undergraduate and graduate schools and function as a hub for medical and welfare exchange.
The Narita Campus, located in the international city of Narita, has many international students, including 120 from the School of Medicine, and is
integrated with the International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, which aims to become a leading hospital in Asia, providing a global learning
environment for students.
In April 2024, the School of Pharmacy of Narita, which will train clinically skilled pharmacists, and the Graduate School of Public Health (Professional
Degree Program), which will train public health professionals who can play an international role, opened at the Narita Campus. Our sister university, Fukuoka
International University of Health and Welfare, has also started a Department of Radiological Sciences in response to local needs.
In the future, we will continue to work with our affiliated hospitals and clinical medicine research centers to further enhance our education, clinicalpractice, and research, and will work to strengthen our functions as a comprehensive university of medical and welfare, and to train medical professionals
who are in demand both at home and abroad.

Contents

5 Campuses .................................................2

Active International Exchange ...............19-21

Messages ......................................................3International Students .................................22

Principles and History ...................................4Japanese Language Program, Volunteer
Activities ......................................................23

Features of IUHW .......................................5-6
University Hospitals and Affiliated Facilities ...7-8
Campuses ................................................9-12
Faculty and Departments .......................13-18
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Graduate School..........................................24
University Campuses and Access .........25-26

5Campuses

Otawara Campus

Okawa Campus

Tokyo Akasaka Campus

Narita Campus
Odawara Campus

About International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW)IUHW was founded in 1995 as the first comprehensive university of health and welfare in Japan to advance the social status of specialists
in the field of health and welfare. Our goal is to train and educate future leaders in their respective fields, capable of responding to theadvancement and specialization of health and welfare field with good judgment and intelligence. At the same time, we have been strengthening
international relations and cooperation activities across the globe, especially with developing countries in Southeast Asia. Approximately 10,000
students currently study at 11 schools and 27 departments on 5 campuses located in Otawara City (Tochigi), Narita City (Chiba), Akasaka (Tokyo),
Odawara City (Kanagawa), and Okawa City (Fukuoka).

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Messagefrom the President
Medical welfare professionals who are required in a diverse societyInternational University of Health and Welfare, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, has establishedthe founding spirit of "aiming to realize a society where the ill, the disabled and the able-bodied can live together
in mutual recognition", and has fulfilled its raison d'être as a place to acquire high culture and true medical
professionalism for life in the field of medical welfare. In the 29 years since the university was founded, approximately
35,000 students have graduated from the university and are active in various specialized fields such as medical
institutions, welfare facilities, educational facilities, and administrative agencies, and many of them hold leadership
positions in these fields.
The founding spirit that still lives on in our graduates is also reflected in the unique educational characteristics
Professor SUZUKI Yasuhiroof our university, which has one of the leading achievements in Japan in the field of rehabilitation education.
M.D., Ph.D.
This characteristic is clearly reflected in the Multi professional Teamwork in Healthcare where students form
President
interdisciplinary teams and experience team medical care under the guidance of doctors and specialists in the field,
and the Study of Overseas Health and Welfare course where students gain an international perspective by experiencing medical sites overseas.
What these programs have in common is diversity, which will become increasingly important in the future in a global society. In order for people with
illnesses and disabilities, healthy people, people from various professions, and people from other countries with different cultural backgrounds to accept eachother and live together, it is extremely important to adapt to new environments. At our university, we are committed to nurturing human resources who can
accept diversity and demonstrate their expertise in all situations, including in the medical and welfare fields where collaboration between multiple professions isnecessary.
To train medical professionals who are rich in humanity and have such advanced knowledge and skills, we invite leading experts and versatile instructors ineach field to our teaching staff, and we have prepared a pioneering curriculum
Profileand learning environment, such as starting clinical training at an early stage. In
Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine. Doctor of Medicine.
particular, our university offers an extremely favorable learning environment,
Obtained two master's degrees (Master of Public Health, Master of Science)with clinical training opportunities at six affiliated hospitals, clinical medical
from the Harvard University Graduate School of Public Health in the United
research centers, and a variety of health and welfare institutions, including
States. Served as Executive Director, the highest position next to Directorchronic care.
General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Chief Medical & Global
Health Officer of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Became a professor
We hope that all students who will study at our university in the future
at the International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School in January
will take full advantage of the advanced education and comprehensive learning
2021, Vice President in March of the same year, and has been in his current
environment that our university has cultivated over its history, and become
position since April 2022. In December of the same year, he was appointed as
medical and welfare professionals with a truly international outlook, playing an
Vice-Chair of the WHO Executive Board.
active role in a wide range of medical settings both in Japan and abroad.

Message from the Dean,IUHW Graduate School
Cultivating advanced medical professionals in majors that meet the needs of society
The International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School was established in 1999 with the hope ofcultivating advanced medical professionals who are expected to play a leading role in the fields of health, medicine,
and welfare. It is a unique graduate school unlike any other, which has taken care to provide a sufficient research
environment for working adults. Currently, in addition to graduate students who entered the school immediately after
graduating from university, many of our graduate students are adults who are already working in the medical andwelfare fields.
Since its foundation, our graduate school has established new majors focusing on the medical field. These include
the Reproductive Embryology field, which is one of the few in the country; the Health and Welfare Journalism field,
YATOMI Yutaka
which is probably the first in Japan; the Midwifery field, which is studied at the graduate school rather than at the
M.D., Ph.D.
undergraduate level; the Clinical Psychology major designated by the Foundation of the Japanese Certification Board
Dean, IUHW Graduate School
for Clinical Psychologists; the Nurse Practitioner field, which is the first in the country; the Medical Administration
field and the Human Health-related MBA (h-MBA) course; the Advanced Care Network Development field, which
has raised nursing care to an academic level; and the Education and Management in Health and Welfare field, which aims to train people who can be active
as educators and managers in the medical and welfare fields. In 2024, we will launch a Public Health major (professional degree course), further enhancing the
education and research environment so that we can function as an international medical exchange hub.
One of our major features is our dynamic evolution to meet the needs of society. In addition, our university has six affiliated hospitals with comprehensive
educational functions, as well as numerous affiliated medical and welfare facilities operated by group corporations, such as Sanno Hospital and Sanno Medical
Center in Tokyo, Takagi Hospital, Fukuoka Sanno Hospital, Fukuoka Central Hospital, and Yanagawa Rehabilitation Hospital in Kyushu, all of which serve as clinicaltraining facilities for graduate students.
ProfileIn addition, we have a wide variety of affiliated facilities such as the LifeGraduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tokyo. Doctor oflong Learning Center, Nogizaka School, Kyushu Life-long Education Center,
Medicine. Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine at the University ofand Social Security Policy Research Institute, which support lifelong learning
Tokyo since 2005. Served as advisor to the president of the University of Tokyoand career advancement, providing graduate students with a wide range ofand education and research council member, vice dean of the Graduate School
options for their education and research.
of Medicine and vice dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and vice director of the
University of Tokyo Hospital. In 2023, he was appointed professor emeritus atWith a practical education and research environment, our graduate school
the University of Tokyo. He also served as president of the Japanese Society ofhopes to continue to promote comprehensive graduate education andInternal Medicine, the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine, the Japanese
research in the fields of health, medicine, and welfare, while keeping sight ofSociety of Medical Instrumentation, and the Japanese Society of Laboratoryinternational perspectives. We appreciate your continued support.
Hematology.
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The Principles and Educational Goals ofInternational University of Health and Welfare (IUHW)

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Fundamental Principles of IUHW
University focused on well-balanced individuals
with a solid sense of humanity
University strongly connected to and fully open
to the community
University directed towards the attainment of
global standard

Educational Principles
of IUHW
Personality Development
ExpertiseInter-profession
Information Science and Technology
Internationality
Freedom of Thought
Innovative University Management

History of IUHW
1995 APR

Establishment of International University of Health and Welfare(Otawara City, Tochigi)
Establishment of School of Health1997 APR Establishment of School of Health and Welfare
MAY Opening of IUHW Clinic
1998 OCT

Establishment of International Research Institute of Health andWelfare1999 APR

Establishment of Master’s Program in Health Sciences

2001 APR

Establishment of Doctoral Program in Health Sciences, and Master’s
Programs in Health and Welfare and in Health Service Management
Establishment of Satellite Campuses for Graduate School

2002 JUL

Opening of IUHW Atami Hospital2005 MAR
APR

Opening of IUHW Mita Hospital
Establishment of School of Pharmacy at Otawara and School of
Rehabilitation Sciences (Okawa City, Fukuoka)

2006 APR

Establishment of School of Health Sciences at Odawara (Odawara
City, Kanagawa)2007 FEBAPRInternational Health and Welfare Hospital renamed to IUHW Hospital
School of Health renamed to School of Health Sciences
School of Rehabilitation Sciences renamed to School of
Rehabilitation Sciences at Fukuoka
Establishment of the Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology

2009 APR

2011 JAN

Establishment of School of Nursing at Fukuoka (Fukuoka City,
Fukuoka)
Unification of two departments in School of Health and Welfare into
new Department of Social Services and Healthcare Management
Establishment of Master’s Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences
and in Biosis-pharmacy(Presently renamed to Biopharmaceutical Science)
Opening of IUHW Shioya Hospital
Opening of IUHW Shioya Nursing College2012 FEB
APR
AUG
2013 APR

Opening of IUHW Radiation Disaster Control Research Center
Establishment of Doctoral Program in Medical and Biopharmaceutical
Science in Graduate School of Pharmacy
Opening of Yufuin Seminar House and Amity Yufu-kogen
School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Fukuoka renamed to School of
Health Sciences at Fukuoka
Establishment of Department of Medical Technology and Sciences
at Okawa
Relocation of School of Nursing at Fukuoka to Seaside Momochi
area in Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City

2015 JUN

Opening of Japanese Language Program at Otawara

2016 APR

Establishment of School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences at
Narita (Narita City, Chiba)2017 APRSEP

Establishment of School of Medicine at Narita
Kaken Hospital renamed to IUHW Ichikawa Hospital2018 APR

Establishment of School of Psychology and Healthcare Management
at Akasaka (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Establishment of Graduate School of Medicine (Doctoral Program)and Graduate School of Public Health (Master’s Program)2019 APR

Establishment of IUHW Japanese Language Program at Okawa

2020 MAR

Opening of IUHW Narita Hospital (Narita City, Chiba)

2020 APR

Establishment of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Okawa
Establishment of Department of Radiological Sciences/Health
Sciences at Narita
Completion of Building W at Tokyo Akasaka

2021 APR

Fukuoka School of Nursing at Fukuoka Campus transferred to
Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare
Establishment of Department of Clinical Engineering:Special Advanced Course at Narita

2023 APR

Establishment of Department of Nursing in School of Health Sciences
at Okawa
Establishment of Department of Care Worker: Special Advanced
Course at Narita

2024 APR

Establishment of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Narita
Establishment of Graduate School of Public Health (Professional
Degree Program)Opening of IUHW Nasu Seminar House

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Features of IUHWInter-Professional Education (IPE)
We offer “Team Care Medicine,” where different health andwelfare specialists provide medical treatment and care to eachpatient.
With various types of health and welfare institutions, IUHW
provides Inter-Professional Education (IPE) where students learn“Team Care Medicine,” indispensable in the field of health andwelfare over the coming years.
The IPE consists of four steps. Practical training in the
fourth year will be conducted at a wide range of IHW groupaffiliated institutions, including six university hospitals. IUHW, as
a comprehensive university, accepts students who aspire to
become various types of medical specialists. It offers a uniquecurriculum where students can acquire “Team Care Medicine”
through experience at the undergraduate level.

Comprehensive
university ofhealth andwelfare“Team Care Medicine”
that can be acquired at IUHW+
Sufficientnumber oftraining
facillities

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Medicinlists

SpeciaInter-Professional
practice
Inter-Professional
workshopStudy how to practiceinter-professionalism
through clinicalUsing problem-solving
Practical experience
experience instudies, students
at early stage
thereal settings ofexperience
Study characteristics
healthand welfare
the basic skills ofof each profession
with a team of
By visiting medical
inter-professionalism
and
their
connection,
students
fromwelfare institutes,
with students fromprinciples/structure/different schools
students encounter
different schools
how-tos ofand departments.
inter-professionalism inand departments.
the actual work field. inter-professionalism.
Discussion ofInter-Professional
education

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Structured curriculum

Employment Rate
Our university achieves a 100% employment rate every year.
We join our students’ efforts as they consider how to move forward and how to build up their future careers as
members of society and as medical and welfare professionals. We send them off to employment destinations where
they can make the most of their individual strengths.

Support offered by the faculty
We have an employment support system in place with homeroom teachers, tutors, and seminar instructors. Throughindividual consultations, we strengthen students’ confidence as professionals. Our aim is to work together with students
to find employment that matches their hopes, personality, and characteristics, and provide detailed support for securing
employment, while making full use of the faculty's extensive information network and alumni network. In addition, we
invite alumni who are active on the front lines of their careers to give lectures and hold social events to help students
visualize their future and raise their career awareness.

Support by the Career Support Center
The Career Support Center provides a variety of career support programs, including job information, guidance, andseminars to prepare for employment examinations, to support students from the time they are in school until after
graduation. Resident career consultants provide friendly support so that each student can realize his or her desired career
path. The newly introduced job placement support system allows students to view not only job offer information but
also real exam results of their seniors on the web.

Various Scholarships
International University of Health and Welfare has established a number of scholarship programs unique to theuniversity. Since its establishment, IUHW has aimed to nurture professionals in the fields of medicine and welfare
who will become leaders in Asian countries, and has a full range of scholarship programs for international students.

IUHW Scholarship Program
Established in 2001, the IUHW Scholarship Program is a unique scholarship system that covers the full amountof tuition and other expenses for specially selected international students from Asia in order to contribute to thedevelopment of human resources who will play leading roles in the medical and welfare fields in Asian countries.

Scholarship for International Students in the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine has established a special scholarship system for international students from the Schoolof Medicine to accept outstanding international students. The School of Medicine has concluded memorandums ofunderstanding with governments and universities in seven countries: Vietnam, Mongolia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos,
Cambodia, and Bhutan. The scholarship covers recipients’ entrance fees, tuition, textbooks, and living expenses for
six years until graduation from medical school. The purpose of the scholarship is to contribute to the developmentof the healthcare field in their home countries after the international students obtain a medical license in Japan andgain clinical experience at hospitals affiliated with the university or other institutions.
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Employment rate

100%
Graduates ofMarch 2024

National Examination Pass Rate
The International University of Health and Welfare maintains one of the highest pass rates in Japan each year for national certification examinations invarious fields, such as care work, optometry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
The university has achieved this high success rate by providing thorough preparation for the national examinations. The National Examination Preparation
Committee provides detailed support to each student, including preparatory lectures, tutorials, and mock exams.

About the National Medical Examination
The second class of students from the School of Medicine graduated in March 2024. The pass rate for the National Medical Licensing Examination for boththe first and second classes was second out of 82 medical universities nationwide, and the second class passed the graduation exam, making the pass rate
for applicants to the National Medical Licensing Examination one of the highest in the country. In addition, we boast a large number of students who havepassed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) in both the basic and clinical medicine fields, ranking first in the country.
The School of Medicine has created a rich international learning environment, with one out of every seven students being an international student, which is
unparalleled among medical schools in Japan. The school provides innovative and unprecedented medical education, including medical classes in English, morethan 80 weeks of clinical practice (including overseas clinical practice), a spiral integrated curriculum, and clinical clerkships.

Pass rate of national examinations in 2023

Physicians

Pharmacists

NursesPublic healthnurses

99.2%

97.1%

98.7%

100%

92.4%

84.4%

93.2%

97.7%

National pass rate

Physicaltherapists

National pass rate

Occupational
therapists

National pass rate

Speech-language
pathologists

National pass rate

Certifiedorthoptists

100%

97.7%

97.0%

100%

95.2%

91.3%

87.3%

97.8%

National pass rate

Radiologic
technologists

National pass rate

Clinicaltechnologists

National pass rate

Social workers

National pass rate

Mental healthworkers

91.8%

95.1%

88.5%

97.4%

86.3%

88.0%

76.8%

82.5%

National pass rate

Care workers

National pass rate

National pass rate

Clinicalengineers

100%

100%

71.5%

87.0%

National pass rate

National pass rate

National pass rate

* Based on Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare data. The pass rateis the rate for new graduates out of all test takers. For doctors, thepass rate includes those who have graduated. The national passrate for care workers is the combined pass rate of all care workers
training facilities (universities and vocational schools).

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University Hospitals & Affiliated Facilities
IHW group has more than 60 medical and welfare facilities including six university hospitals and Sanno Hospital in Tokyo. Those facilities
provide valuable opportunities for clinical training for students to develop their expertise.
Students will experience “Team Care Medicine” in clinical practice and study advanced skills with state-of-the-art medical devices. This is
one of the most unique features of IUHW as a university with various facilities for clinical training. In addition, as many graduates work at IUHW
university hospitals and affiliated facilities, students can enjoy OJT from their seniors in a caring atmosphere.

IUHW Narita Hospital/Chiba
IUHW Narita hospital with international features was established with 642 beds
on 105,513m2 architectural area. At the hospital, physicians and medical staff witha good command of foreign languages are assigned. The hospital aims to be a
global standard hub hospital by providing multiple language services, religious meals,
spaces for religious purposes, excellent facilities, as well as cutting-edge medical
services and equipment. Featuring centers, including the International Remote
Diagnostic Center and the International Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, aim
to act as bases for collaboration with overseas universities and medical institutions.
Furthermore, the Center for Preventative Medicine, featuring swimming pools, agym, and other facilities, provides a variety of health checkup options.

IUHW Hospital/Tochigi

IUHW Shioya Hospital/Tochigi

Number of beds: 408

Number of beds: 240

IUHW Hospital is a foundation
hospital. It is located at
the northern region of
Tochigi and designated as
an emergency care and an
emergency pediatric hospital.

IUHW Shioya Hospital is aregional core hospital. It is
designated as an emergency
care hospital and a core
cancer treatment hospital in
Tochigi.

IUHW Ichikawa Hospital/Chiba

IUHW Mita Hospital/Tokyo

Number of beds: 260

Number of beds: 291

In September 2017, “Kaken
Hospital” became “IUHWIchikawa Hospital.” It
supports treatment in awide range of fields, notable
the orthopedic surgery
department, rehabilitation,and so on.

IUHW Mita Hospital isdesignated as an emergency
care hospital and a regional
cancer hospital in Tokyo.

IUHW Atami Hospital/Shizuoka
Number of beds: 269
Overlooking the ocean,
IUHW Atami Hospital
serving eastern Shizuoka
and western Kanagawa isa foundation hospital. It is
designated as an emergency
care hospital and a regional
cancer hospital in Shizuoka.

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JCI-Accredited
Organization(2015–2021)

Tochigi Area

Tokyo Area

IUHW Clinic (Speech and Hearing
Center/Health Care Center)

IUHW Rehabilitation Center(“Nasu Rehabilitation House”
and “Support House Nasu”)

Nursing Home for the Elderly“Otawara Kazahana-en”

Short-term treatment facility for emotionally
disturbed children “Nasu Kodomonoie”

Integrated Facility for Medicaland Long-term care, Care Facility
for the Elderly “Maronie-en”

Otawara General Home Care
CenterNursing Home for the Elderly“Tochinomi-so”

Nishinasuno General Home
Care Center

Shioya General Home Care
CenterCertified Children Center“IUHW Kanemaru Kodomo-en”“IUHW Nasu Seminar House”

Nasu Marronnier Hotel

Sanno Hospital
Sanno Birth Center

Sanno Medical Center

Group Home for the
Elderly with Dementia“Group Home Aoyama”

Akasaka Sanno Medical
Center(Tokyo Akasaka Campus)
Akasaka Sanno Sick Child
Daycare Center
Akasaka Sanno Nursery
SchoolSpecial Nursing Home for
the Elderly/Support Facility
for People with Disabilities“Shinjuku Keyaki-en”

IHW Media Service, Inc.

Hospitals and Clinics
Health and Welfare Facilities

Oita Area

OthersYufuin Seminar House/
Amity Yufukogen

Fukuoka Area

Takagi Hospital

Fukuoka Sanno Hospital

Yanagawa Rehabilitation
Hospital

Fukuoka Central Hospital

Mizuma Kohokai Hospital

Care Facility for the Elderly“Suigo-en”

Ariake General Care Center

Yanagawa Institute forDevelopmental Disabilities

Care Support House Okawa

Home for the Aged with moderate
fee "Okawa Care House"

General Care Center Momochi

Nursing Home for the Elderly“Komorebi-en”

Seaside Hotel TWINS MOMOCHI

Okawa Koryu Plaza

Okawa Riverside Hotel

Nasu Seminar House (Nasushiobara, Tochigi)

Okawa Riverside Hotel (Okawa, Fukuoka)

Facility for practical and exercise training, research activities and club
activities for students and faculty members
138 guest rooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, gymnasium, playground, dining room, bathroom

62 guest rooms

Yufuin Seminar House (Yufuin, Oita)

Narita Campus Dormitory “Narita International House” (Narita, Chiba)

Facility for practical and exercise training, research activities for students
and faculty members.
63 guest rooms (all private rooms), conference rooms, meeting rooms,
lounge, dining room, bathroom

216 all private rooms

Seaside Hotel TWINS MOMOCHI (Fukuoka)

Nasu Marronnier Hotel (Nasushiobara, Tochigi)
113 guest rooms

Okawa Community Plaza (Okawa, Fukuoka)
Composite for culture and medical welfare
Bookstore, Certified Center for Early Childhood Education and Care,
Home care support clinic, Ambulatory Rehabilitation, Theater

198 guest rooms

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Campuses
Otawara Campus(Otawara City, Tochigi)

School of Health
Sciences( ): Admission Quota

Department of Nursing (115)
Department of Physical
Therapy (100)Department of Occupational
Therapy (80)Department of Speech andHearing Sciences (80)Department of Orthoptics
and Visual Sciences (50)Department of Radiological
Sciences (110)

School of Healthand Welfare

Department of Social Services
and Healthcare Management(140)

School of
Pharmacy

Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (180)[6-year curriculum]

Department of Medical
Technology and Sciences(80) *1
Narita Campus(Narita City, Chiba)

School of Health
Department of PhysicalSciences at Narita Therapy (80)

School of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine (140)

School of Nursing
at Narita

Department of Nursing (100)Department of Occupational
Therapy (40)

School of
Pharmacy at
NaritaDepartment ofPharmaceutical Sciences(120) [6-year curriculum]

Department of Speech andHearing Sciences (40)Department of Medical
Technology and Sciences (80)Department of Care Worker:
Special Advanced Course (40)Department of Radiological
Sciences (50)Department of Clinical Engineering:Special Advanced Course (20)Tokyo Akasaka
CampusSchool of
Psychology
and Healthcare
Management at
Akasaka

Odawara Campus

School of Health
Sciencesat Odawara(Minato Ward, Tokyo)(Odawara City,
Kanagawa)

Okawa Campus(Okawa City, Fukuoka)

Graduate School

School of Health
Sciences
at Fukuoka

Department of Psychology(60)
Department of Healthcare
Management (60)Department of Nursing (80)Department of Physical
Therapy (80)Department of Occupational
Therapy (40)Department of Nursing (60)Department of Physical
Therapy (50)Department of Occupational
Therapy (30)Department of Speech andHearing Sciences*2
Department of Medical
Technology and Sciences (80)

Health and Welfare Sciences [Master’s Program][Doctoral Program]

School of
Pharmacy at
Fukuoka

Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (120)[6-year curriculum]

Japanese Language
Program (JLP)

Pharmacy [Doctoral Program – 4 years]
Pharmaceutical Sciences [Master’s Program]
Medicine [Doctoral Program – 4 years]
Public Health [Professional Degree Program]

page 9*1 will be opened in April 2025
*2 Recruitment ceases from 2023

Otawara Campus
Just 70 minutes from Tokyo on Tohoku Shinkansen, the2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara City, Tochigi 324-8501
Tel.:+81-287-24-3200
E-mail: nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp

closest train station to the campus is Nasushiobara. The vast
campus of over 260,000m2 has an on-site healthcare clinic andother medical facilities.
Education, medical care, and welfare are all provided
on campus. This unique set ting gives students frequent
opportunities to care for the elderly and people with disabilities
nurturing a compassionate approach toward others which isessential for medical professionals.

Hunter Mountain Shiobara
Ski Resort

Kurobane Hot Spring

Narita Campus
The School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences at

4-3 Kozunomori, Narita City, Chiba 286-8686
Tel.: +81-476-20-7810
E-mail: admission@iuhw.ac.jp

Narita Campus were opened in 2016. The School of Medicine was
opened in 2017, and the School of Pharmacy at Narita was openedin 2024. Conveniently located right in front of Kozunomori Station
on Keisei Honsen line, students are able to commute from Tokyoand neighboring cities. The campus is set in a quiet environment
surrounded by nature with easy access to commercial facilities,
such as shopping malls, restaurants, and convenience stores.

Narita International Airport

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Campuses

Tokyo Akasaka Campus
Tokyo Akasaka Campus opened in April 2018 on the site of

4-1-26 Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107-8402
Tel.: +81-3-5574-3903
E-mail: akasaka-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp

the former Akasaka Elementary School in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
Conveniently located a three-minute walk from Tokyo Metro
Akasaka-mitsuke Station, the area is home to various facilities
that epitomize central Tokyo, including the National Diet Building,television stations, and large-scale commercial complexes. The
campus has facilities such as Akasaka Hall and Lifelong Learning

Tokyo Skytree

Center, which can also be used by the local community. IUHW
aims to become a hub for the community and for the international
exchange and interaction.
Imperial Palace

National Diet
Building

Akasaka-mitsuke
StationTokyo Akasaka
CampusAkasaka Imperial
Residences

TBS Television
StationTokyo Tower

Hikawa Festival©Akasaka Hikawa Parade Float
Preservation Society

Odawara Campus
Odawara Campus is right beside Odawara Station, where

1-2-25 Shiroyama, Odawara City, Kanagawa 250-8588
Tel.: +81-465-21-0361
E-mail: od-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp

several different railway lines are running in. With easy accessfrom neighboring cities, the campus is only 35 minutes awayfrom Tokyo Station by Shinkansen, making it convenient for
students to commute from out of town. Odawara Campus is an
ideal environment to study. Furthermore, Jonai school building

Jonai School Building

opened in March 2016.

Odawara Castle

Main School
Building

Odawara Station

Odawara Castle

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Okawa Campus
In the southern area of Fukuoka Prefecture, Okawa Campus

137-1 Enokizu, Okawa City, Fukuoka 831-8501
Tel.: +81-944-89-2100
E-mail: kyushu-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp

in Okawa city flourishes with the gifts of nature from Ariake
Sea and Chikugo River. The rich natural surrounding provides
students an ideal environment to study. The campus is
at tached to Tak agi Hospital, an IUHW- af filiated facilit y,therefore, students can learn from health and welfare experts
with advanced knowledge and skills.

Okawa Community
Plaza

Building No. 3
Okawa
Riverside Hotel

Care Support
House Okawa

Takagi
Hospital

Building No. 2

Tennis Court
GroundBuilding No. 4

Building No.1 &Graduate School

Chikugo River Vertical-Lift
BridgeFurogu Shrine

page 12Faculty and Departments
Faculty of Medicine
Narita Campus

Fostering international medical
professionals with an enrollment
capacity of 140 students
First medical school in Japan to have a high ratio of foreign
students (20 out of 140) in one grade. Of the 6 years of study,
the first two will be taught mainly in English. From the 3rd year tograduation, classes will be focused on fostering clinical abilities.
over 84 weeks of clinical clerkship will take place from the 4thyear at institutions, not only IUHW university hospitals, but othergroup institutions. All students will undergo over 4 weeks ofclinical practice overseas in the final year of their study. To bring
distinction as a comprehensive university of health and welfare,our curricula feature “Inter-Professional Education.” Students
from different schools gather to experience and actually get
acquainted with “Team Care Medicine.”

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Otawara Campus

We educate top-class medical
professionals devoted to“Team Care Medicine”
Our program offers trainings not only at on-campus facilities,
but also at IUHW hospitals and affiliated hospitals which provide
students with great practical experience from clinical training inYear 5. These trainings prepare students with the flexibility todemonstrate their abilities in “Team Care Medicine” and enable
them to become top-class pharmacists.

.

National License
Pharmacist

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Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Pharmacies
Research and development section inpharmaceutical companies
Administrative agency
Educational/Research institutions

Narita Campus

Okawa Campus

Department of Nursing
Otawara Campus

Narita Campus

Odawara Campus

Okawa Campus

Odawara Campus

Okawa Campus

We prepare nursing professionals
with profound knowledge, skills, andcompassion
Nurses play diverse roles in the constantly changing scenes ofadvanced medical care. As members of “Team Care Medicine,”
we train nurses/public health nurses with solid knowledge andskills, equip them with the ability to make accurate judgements
and nurture a profound caring heart.

..

National Licenses
Nursing License
Public Health Nurse

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..
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.

Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Visiting nurse stations
Nursing homes/Elderly care facilities
Public offices such as health centers
Educational/Research institutions
Airport (quarantine)
Private companies

Department of Physical Therapy
Otawara Campus

Narita Campus

We prepare rehabilitation professionalsof the next generation with highest
standard medical knowledge and skills
The job of physical therapists is to offer knowledge and skills in
improving the QOL (quality of life) of patients with disabilities. The
career path of physical therapists has expanded from health andwelfare, emergency medicine, sports, and various other fields. Our
program enhances knowledge, skills, and communication abilities,
and train physical therapists with a caring heart.

.

National License
Physical Therapist

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..
.

Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Public offices such as health centers
Rehabilitation centers
Nursing homes/Elderly welfare facilities
Medical equipment industry
Health promoting centers
Educational/Research institutions

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Faculty and Departments

Department of Occupational Therapy
Otawara Campus

Narita Campus

Odawara Campus

Okawa Campus

We train experts who assist people withdisabilities to participate in everyday
life activities
Occupational therapists aim to assist people to enhance theirability and engage in a self-reliant social life. Effort is put into
performing daily life activities the client needs or hopes for.
Our program provides students with the expertise in becoming
specialists in the body and soul through clinical training.

.

..
..
..

National License

Work Settings

Occupational
Therapist

Hospitals/Clinics
Public offices such as health centers
Rehabilitation centers
Nursing homes/Elderly welfare facilities
Nurseries/Children’s facilities
Special schools for children with disabilities

Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Otawara Campus

We prepare students of the next generation
to diagnose and treat biological andenvironmental speech/hearing-related
problems and swallowing disorders
Speech therapists provide professional assistance using their
specialized knowledge and skills to clients with disabilities in daily
activities such as communication and eating. Our program offers topquality rehabilitation skills and we aim to educate specialists with highprofessionalism and a service-oriented approach.

.

National License
Speech Therapist

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Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Public offices such as welfare centers andrehabilitation centers
Nursing homes/Elderly welfare facilities
Special support education schools/ facilities for the disabled
Research scientists in the field of speech andlanguage science/communication disorders

Narita Campus

Okawa Campus

Department of Orthoptics and Visual Sciences
Otawara Campus

We provide latest ophthalmic
medical treatment using professional
knowledge and skills
As ophthalmic medicine becomes highly advanced, training
experts in this field also becomes crucial. Our program focuses onclinical training which not only refines individual skills but enriches
professionalism through collaborative work in “Team Care Medicine.”
Students should aim to become comprehensive healthcare
professionals who can convey the joy of “seeing.”.

National License
Certfied Orthoptist

..
..
.
.

Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Rehabilitation centers
Ophthalmological clinics
Health administration facilities
Medical industry and medical equipment
manufacturers
Educational/Research institutions

Department of Radiological Sciences
Otawara Campus

Narita Campus

We train our radiological technologists
systematically from basic to highly
advanced technology which enables
them to fully promote advanced medicine
The department uses educational devices such as medical image
diagnosis apparatus, radiation therapy equipment, and various otherequipment which are essential in the clinical scene. Our program offers
clinical training at the IUHW university hospitals and other facilities,
differentiating our university from other schools.

.
.

National Licenses
RadiologicalTechnologist
Radiation Protection
Supervisor

..
..
.

Work Settings
Hospitals/Clinics
Health screening centers
Medical administration facilities
Medical industry and medical equipment
manufacturers
Educational/Research institutions

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Faculty and Departments

Department of Medical Technology and Sciences
Otawara Campus*

Narita Campus

Okawa Campus* will be opened in April 2025

We educate medical technologists of
the next generation
Medical technologists play major roles in the decision-makingof the treatment method for patients, conducting various
examinations such as electrocardiograms, brain waves, blood
tests, and others. Our program focuses on training experts
capable of adapting to the diversification of medical services
and advancement of examination methods, equipping them withboth basic information and up-to-date technology essential in thepresent medical scene.

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..
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..
.

National License

Work Settings

Medical Technologist

Hospitals/Clinics
Public offices such as health centers
Private inspection institutes
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical equipment manufactures/related companies
Scientific investigation section of police
Civil service (specializing in sanitation)

Department of Social Services and Healthcare Management
Otawara Campus

We train professionals able tocomprehensively support health and welfare
Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world.
In order for people to live healthy and qualit y lives, exper ts
with knowledge both on health and welfare are in high demand.
Additionally, management skills are also essential to play central roles
in practical health and welfare. Although there are many collegesand vocational schools focusing on social welfare and medical office
work skills, our program trains professionals with knowledge in threedifferent but related fields: medicine, welfare, and management.

..
.

National Licenses
Certified Care Worker
Certified Social Worker
Psychiatric Social
Workerpage 17..
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Work Settings
Social welfare institutions/administration/service agencies
Home care service facilities
Consulting work in welfare institutions for the elderly,
the handicapped, and children
Welfare organizations
Consulting work in social rehabilitation facilities
Consulting work in companies, schools, and judiciary
agencies

Department of Psychology
Tokyo Akasaka Campus

Fostering specialists in mental healthcare which is important in a stressful
society by education that emphasizes
in “team-based clinical” approach
Mental health care is becoming increasingly important in theworkplace, at schools, in the home and in medical institutions.
Leveraging our special characteristics as a comprehensive
health and welfare university, the Department of Psychology
trains psychologists with strong clinical skills, who are capableof playing a central role in the mental health care through theeducation that focuses on a team-based clinical approach tocounseling in cooperation with other specialist fields.

.

National License
Licensed Psychologist(Certified Psychologist)

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Work Settings
In the health and welfare field
School counselor
Family court probation officer
Financial institution
Manufacturer
Media
Service industry, etc.

Department of Healthcare Management
Tokyo Akasaka Campus

Fostering specialists who can enhancethe “quality of medicine” by utilizing IT
data in the medical management of
new eraMedicine has entered a new era with the evolving artificial
intelligence (AI) and utilization of big data. The Department of
Healthcare Management trains specialists in health and welfare
management who can support the high-quality, safe medicine,and the stable management of hospitals by accurately analyzing
and utilizing IT information and data, through the education that
focuses on practical affairs, building on the track record of the
Department of Social Services and Healthcare Management at
Otawara Campus which has produced many health information
managers.

.

LicenseHealth Information
Manager.
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Work Settings
Administrative professionals in a medical
institution
Healthcare industry
Financial institution
Consulting firm
Construction company, etc.

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Active International Exchange

Finland

UK
FranceLithuania
PolandMongolia

RussiaHungary
Spain

USA

Korea

China
Laos
BhutanTaiwanMyanmarPhilippines

ThailandCambodia

VietnamSingapore

Malaysia

Indonesia

Australia

New ZealandOverseas Partner Universities and Institutions
IUHW has signed partnership agreements with 49 institutions in 25 countries/regions (as of April 2024).
Department of International Affairs and International Centers of IUHW plan and operate international projects and collect relevant overseas
information. We also manage a variety of international exchange activities such as accepting short-term trainees from China and other countries, andprovide overseas training courses for IUHW students.
University

Country

University/Institution

Country

University/Institution

TaiwanYuanpei University of Medical Technology

Indonesia

Udayana University

ThailandFaculty of Public Health, Mahidol University

Malaysia

Management & Science University

Christian University of Thailand

Philippines

University of the Philippines Manila

University of Hawai'i Kapi'olani Community College

Spain

University of Alcalá

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Cambodia

University of Health Sciences, Cambodia

Capital Medical University, School of Rehabilitation
Medicine

BhutanKhesar Gyalpo University of Medical Science of
Bhutan

USA
China

Korea

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

UK

University of East Anglia

Peking University Health Science CenterFranceUniversité Paris-SUD

Konyang University

Hungary

Semmelweis University

Inje University

RussiaI.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical
University

Eulji University

Finland

University of Helsinki

University of Medicine 1, Yangon

PolandWroclaw Medical University

University of Medical Technology, Yangon

Lithuania

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

China

China Rehabilitation Research Center

Daegu Haany University
Myanmar

University of Nursing, Yangon
VietnamInstitutions

University of Medicine 2, Yangon

Australia

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi
Minh City

Singapore

Nanyang Polytechnic

BhutanRoyal Civil Service Commission of The Kingdom of
BhutanHue University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Mongolia

Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia

Can Toh University of Medical and Pharmacy

Vietnam

The Ministry of Health of The Socialist Republic ofViet Nam

Hanoi Medical University

University

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Australia

Griffith University

New Zealand

University of Otago

Singapore

Singapore Institute of Technology

Mongolia

Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

Laos

University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR

Hospital

Vietnam

Cho Ray Hospital
Bach Mai HospitalHung Vuong Hospital

China

China- Japan Friendship Hospital

Mongolia

Mongolia- Japan Teaching HospitalVarious Forms of International Exchanges and Cooperative Activities
IUHW School of Medicine Special Scholarship Program for Overseas Medical
Students
IUHW has a scholarship program for international students who pursue a career in medicine. We
offer students who had an outstanding score on entrance examination the full amount of six year’s
tuition fee through to graduation, as well as an enrollment fee, material fees, and living expenses.
We have signed a memorandum of understanding with the governments and universities in sevencountries of Vietnam, Mongolia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, and Bhutan. The purpose ofthis program is for scholarship students to gain Japanese medical license, and after having clinicalexperience in the affiliated facilities, to return their home countries and contribute in the developmentof health and medical care.

International exchange party

IUHW Scholarship Program
IUHW established its own scholarship program for students from Asian countries in order tocontribute in the development of human resources who will become leaders in medical and welfare
fields. Strongly supported by the “Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society,” in selecting international
students to be awarded scholarships, the program covers the total amount of tuition and otherexpenses. International students in the program are obliged to return home as soon as their graduationand take on leadership positions in their relevant fields. In 2018, we have signed a memorandum of
understanding with Mongolian government and established another scholarship program for Mongolian
students from fiscal year 2019. We signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vietnamese
Ministry of Health in 2019 and launched a new scholarship program for Vietnamese students in 2020.
Each year, this scholarship will be awarded to up to 10 students who meet the eligibility requirements
in both countries, for a period of four or six years of study.

Academic Exchange Agreements
For international students, IUHW has set up a comfortable study environment such as scholarshipprograms and Japanese Language Program (JLP) for pre-enrollment students to study Japanese
language. So far we have accepted total 712 students (as of March 1, 2024). There are quite many
graduates who actively play various roles in medical and welfare fields in Japan as well as in theirhome countries.

Signing ceremony for Mongolian scholarshipprogram and Vietnam Scholarship program

Telepathology and Telediagnosis Projects
Since fiscal year 2011, under the auspices of the international medical alliance project promotedby the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), IUHW successfully conducted the "Remote
Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Project" in China and Vietnam. These projects combine advanced
Japanese diagnostic technology with advanced test equipment technology and ICT are developed asa remote diagnostic system in countries lacking specialists in diagnostic imaging and pathology. We
will continue to work on technical exchanges and medical support for international contribution.

Establishment of health checkup center in Vietnam
In October 2018, IUHW opened a Japanese style of health checkup center, “Health Evaluation
and Promotion Center - Cho Ray Hospital International University of Health and Welfare (HECI),”in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the national Cho Ray Hospital, the first of its kind in Vietnam.
The facility features high standard of health checkup services our group has to offer, with state-ofthe-art equipment and relaxing environment.

Diagnosis room at health checkup center in
Vietnam

Promotion of Overseas Medical Cooperation
IUHW actively promotes international medical cooperation to embody one of the fundamental
principles of “A university directed towards the attainment of global standards”. As an example,
IUHW donated rehabilitation equipment to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Yangon, Myanmar, in2017. A memorandum of understanding on human resource development in the field of rehabilitation
Signing ceremony on tripartite academic
agreement with Hung Vuong Hospital
was signed with the Ministry of Health and Sports in Myanmar, and the IUHW Rehabilitation Training
Center was established in the hospital. In addition, IUHW, together with Sanno Hospital, concluded a
tripartite academic agreement with Hung Vuong Hospital in Vietnam, to promote the cooperation of(1) exchange of experts and researchers, (2) student training at Hung Vuong hospital, and (3) researchcooperation and academic conferences.
In September 2022, a joint medical symposium was held between our university and the Mongolian
National University of Medical Sciences to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of theuniversity, with which we have an academic agreement. Our university also signed an agreement with
the Mongolia- Japan Teaching Hospital to establish an IUHW Remote Training Center (tentative name)within the hospital to conduct remote pathology and remote image diagnosis, aiming to strengthen
Symposium Commemorating the 50th
the medical cooperation system to improve Mongolia's medical welfare sector.
Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic
In September 2023, a symposium was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of theRelations between Japan and Vietnam
establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. Approximately 400 government
officials and medical professionals from both countries participated in discussions. During the symposium, President Takagi announced that
50 medical professionals would be invited to Japan for a two-week training program as part of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. As the first step, 22 people visited Japan in March 2024. The second step is scheduled forAugust 2024.
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General Education Subjects: Overseas Training Program
After pre-visit courses in Japan, students travel and study different cultures, health care, and welfare at overseas partner’s medical institutions,
welfare facilities, universities, and other relevant facilities for approximately two weeks during either summer or winter breaks. Under the guidanceof local medical staff, they acquire valuable experiences by being involved in actual medical settings in foreign countries and regions. During academic
year 2023, 1,022 students trained at medical, health, and welfare facilities in various countries such as Australia, Korea, and Vietnam.

1,022Students

went overseas to experience medical welfare
on the scene in the academic year of 2023.

Vietnam
Poland12
22 Hungary
7
UK

115

China

Mongolia

14

20

Laos

Korea

10

228

ThailandTaiwan80 Cambodia
19
Malaysia Singapore
60 78

78

Philippines

10

Indonesia

26

Australia

248

Online Overseas Training Participants
Due to the COIVD-19 pandemic, overseas training in 2020 and 2021 was cancelled, real-time online
training was conducted with universities and research centers in China, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, and
Hungary, all of whom are involved in collaborative agreements with our university. In addition, universities in
Korea, Taiwan, and other countries provided us with recorded lectures.

Other participants‘assertiveness inspired me

My resolve to realize my future dream got stronger.

I participated in two online exchange programs, one with a university in
Singapore and another in Mongolia. The exchange involved presentations anddiscussions on healthcare systems and introductions of each other’s culture.
The fact that students on the other side of the screen were able to ask
questions openly, even when speaking to a teacher, made a big impression
on me. I strongly felt that I would like to
study English more and become a confident
speaker as I aim to be involved in international
activities through NGOs in the future.

In the group work after the lecture, we interacted with each otherkeeping in mind how the healthcare system differs between Japan andSingapore due to the differences in culture and traditions between thetwo countries. My dream is to develop new endocrine drugs other thaninjectable drugs, which are too burdensome for children and the elderly.
Through this training program, I realized that
there are many patients overseas who findinjectable drugs burdensome, which further
strengthened my desire to realize my dream.

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School of Health Sciences at Narita,
Department of Medical Technology and
Sciences (As 3rd year)

School of Pharmacy at Fukuoka,
Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (As 3rd year)

TANAKA Shisai

KAMAGA Reiichi

International Students
Features

Nguyen Gia Thinh
from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
5th year student in School of Medicine
Narita Campus

1
2
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University to foster health, medical,
and welfare professionals

One of the few universities withentrance exam intended forinternational students in the health,
medical, and welfare fields

3

Qualifications to obtain a medical care visa: Doctor,
Pharmacist, Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Physical
Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Certified Orthoptist,
Radiological Technologist, Care Worker

Various supporting system for international students• Undergraduate students with student visa can receive waivers of up to half of their tuition and course fees(other fees apply) under certain conditions. To some extent, the waiver of school expenses for graduate
students is also available.
• International students with IUHW Bachelor’s Degree who intend to study further at IUHW Graduate School are to beremitted all of their entrance fee.
• Several private agencies and local autonomous bodies offer various types of scholarships for international students.
• When students join the National Health Insurance, 70% of their medical bills are covered by the insurance. In addition,
the IUHW education mutual aid can support the students by covering the rest of the 30%, which means there is noneed for international students to worry about medical expenses. For that privilege, each undergraduate pays 30,000
yen per year to the mutual aid, which is compulsory. However it is optional for graduate students.
• Student Dormitory (conditions of use apply)
For details, please consult the school staff responsible for this matter.

Special Entrance Examination for International Students
Screening: Every applicant is required to take the Examination for Japanese University
Admission for International Students (EJU), and essay written in Japanese. Each applicant will
be interviewed by faculty members.

National/Region Origin and Enrollment
Number of International Students
China
MyanmarVietnamMongolia
Korea
Cambodia
Indnesia
TaiwanUSA
Laos
BhutanBangladesh
Malaysia
Australia
CanadaNepal
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Philippines

Qualification:
Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:• Non- Japanese citizen and age 18 or over
• 12 years of education outside Japan, and with student visa to stay in Japan• Japanese language proficiency to be able to attend classes taught in Japanese
The above requirements will vary. For the latest and precise information, please contact theadmissions office.

Campus Calendar
The school year begins in April, and academic year consists of two or threesemesters (School of Medicine).
April
May
July
September
October
DecemberJanuary
February
March

Entrance ceremony/Orientation
Beginning of the first semester
Founders’ Day (1 May)Sports Day
Final examinations for the first semester
Completion of the first semester (at the end of the month)
Summer break
Beginning of the second semester (at the end of the month)
Exchange party/School festival
Christmas party/Winter break
Final Examinations for the second semester
Completion of the second semester (at the end of the month)Spring breakGraduation ceremony

International Students Studying at the IUHWNaw Wathong Oo

A career path where students
can attain national medical
qualifications and then work inJapan

From the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
4th year student in School of Medicine at Narita Campus

High quality education and generous support are attractive
As I aspire to become an internationally active doctor, I was
attracted to this university not only because of its international
high quality education, but also because of its extensive practicaleducation. Another thing I had hoped for was the opportunity tointeract with international students from various countries. Lectures
are given in both English and Japanese, and active learning is also
incorporated, which is easy to understand and allows me to learn
efficiently. The only thing I was worried about was whether or not
I would be able to adjust to life in Japan but International Centerhas provided me with support in terms of daily life, so I am able toconcentrate on my studies without worrying.

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International Center
At Otawara and Narita Campus, there are sections called
International Center, where dedicated staff offer assistance tointernational students. The following is a list of what is offeredat the center:

1. Japanese Language Classes

Instructors who specialize in Japanese language offer
Japanese classes to international students. They offer not onlyclasses but also any help and support concerning language
problems the students might face.

2. Visa

When students need help in applying for and acquiring avisa, extending and renewing their visa, and for permission forother activities, the center staff is always there to help them.

3. Housing

Students are advised to contact the center regarding
housing. The City of Otawara has its own housing policy, andinternational students are welcome to stay in city-owned
apartments at affordable rate. Many of the international
students of Narita Campus live in IUHW dormitary called “Narita
International House.”

4. Events
The center plans events for international students, so thatthey can get to know each other and learn to support one
another. Japanese students are also invited, so that students
on campus, regardless of nationality, can all be good friends.
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Japanese Language Program (JLP)
JLP is designed for people whose native language is not Japanese to help themacquire Japanese language proficiency, and deepen their understanding of the situation,
culture, and other aspects of Japan. Experienced, dedicated staff in charge of international
students are available to assist them with all of their academic and personal needs,
including living arrangements in Japan, JLP studies, and advancement to universities
and other schools. JLP students have access to the same facilities as IUHW students.
Furthermore, our program allows students to take some of the courses offered at IUHW
and graduate schools. With networking events also available for international students,
JLP offers opportunities for students to lead an enriching campus life.

Features1

Customized Academic
Guidance
All classes have homeroom
faculty. Experienced faculty2

Extensive Supports

3
4

Tailored Guidance on
Post-completion Plans
Various supports are available to
make students’ post-completion
plans.

Japanese Language Programby University Specializing in
Health and Welfare• Applicant must have completed at least 12 yearsof basic education in a country outside Japan,
or have the equivalent education (this condition
should be met before entering JLP).

For more information on applying, see the Application
Guideline.

Curriculum
certificates of completion to students whose
completion of the program was approved.

• Spring semester (April-September) and Fall

Students who satisfy the Japanese language proficiency and other requirements may
take some courses that are offered at IUHW undergraduate or graduate schools.
In addition, tuition will be waived for up to three courses per semester. If students
qualify for credit under this program, in some cases the credit will be counted if andwhen they enroll in IUHW undergraduate and graduate schools.

semester (October-March). Applications are
accepted twice a year.

• Length of courses in a semester: 18 weeks*Students wishing to continue their studies canenroll up to two years.

Concerts at Hospitals and Welfare
Facilities

Volunteer Activities
IUHW encourages students to participate in volunteer activities, by sharing one's
time and talent, by communicating with others which are required of medical andwelfare service professionals.
In the university, there are more than 30 active volunteer groups.

Students interact with facility users at
the medical
and welfare
facilities on
campus.

Japanese and be able to obtain a Certificate of
Eligibility for resident status.

• One-year program*: The university will confer

Credited Auditor System

Volunteer Activities at
Medical and Welfare
Facilities on Campus

Admission Requirements• Applicant should be a non-native speaker ofprovide meticulous guidance.

Extensive supports are offered
for students’ academic andpersonal needs.

Classroom scene

Students visit
hospitals and welfare
facilities and perform
choral concerts.

Activities to Interact withChildrenInternational Volunteer
Activities

Students are having a good time withchildren who go to the school facility near
the university.

Students engage in activities related
to international health and international
cooperation.

IUHW Volunteer Center (at Otawara Campus)
The Volunteer Center supports students who would like to participate in these volunteer
activities. The center also plans and carries out lectures by volunteers active in Tochigi andevents to promote exchanges with students from other universities.

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Graduate School
International University of Health and Welfare“For researchers to explore the future of health,
medical, and welfare ﬁelds”
The Graduate School at International University of Health and Welfare offers programs for scholars for further
mastery as researchers and expert medical partners. The curriculum is designed to accommodate those who work
during the day and the graduate school welcomes those who have been away from study for a while.

History

Departments

The Graduate School of IUHW aims to foster health and welfare
researchers, educators, and experts to meet the needs of the 21st
century.

[Master’s Program]

1999
2001

Establishment of MS Program in Health Sciences
Establishment of PhD Program in Health Sciences and
MA Program in Health and Welfare, and Health Service
Management
2004 MAR First year to grant doctoral degrees—the completion of
the entire educational program at IUHWAPR Establishment of Department of Clinical Testing Laboratory
Research (In 2008 the title of the same specialty changed to
Research and Development of New Medicinal Treatment*.)
2005
Establishment of Departments of Assistive Cytogenic
Reproduction* and Health and Welfare Journalism*
2006
Establishment of Departments of Midwifery and Orthoptics
and Visual Sciences
2007
Establishment of MS Program in Clinical Psychology
2008
Establishment of Department courses in RadiologicalTechnologist for Cancer Treatment, Certified Pharmacist forCancer Medicinal Treatment, and Technical Cancer Registry(Supported by the Ministry of Education and Science“Training Scheme for Cancer Treatment Professionals”)
2009
Establishment of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
and MS program for Biosis-pharmacy

2010

2011

Establishment of the PhD Program in Pharmaceutical
Sciences Establishment of Department of Nurse
Practitioner
Establishment of MA Program of Business Administrationin Healthcare (h-MBA)
Establishment of Department of Health Information
Management and Analysis
Establishment of PhD Program in Journalism in Healthcare
Establishment of PhD Program in Clinical Psychology

2015
2016
2017
2018
2024

Establishment of Department of Assistive Technology
Science
Establishment of Departments of Education andManagement in Health and Welfare
Establishment of Departments of Medical Laboratory
Science
Establishment of Departments of Health Care Interpretingand International Health Service Management
Establishment of PhD Program in Medicine
Establishment of MPH Program in Public Health
Establishment of Graduate School of Public Health(Professional Degree Program)*Entirely new departments in Japan

Campuses and Curricula for scholars tolearn and research while working

Health Sciences
Nursing
Training System for Nurses
Pertaining to Specified Acts
Midwifery
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech, Language andHearing Sciences
Orthoptics and Visual Sciences
Assistive Technology Science
Rehabilitation
Radiological Science
Clinical Science in Embryology
Education and Managementin Health and Welfare
Medical Laboratory Science[Doctoral Program]
Health Sciences
Nursing

Midwifery
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech, Language andHearing Sciences
Orthoptics and Visual Sciences
Assistive Technology Science
Rehabilitation
Radiological Science
Clinical Science in Embryology

Medical Laboratory Science

Master’s Program in
Health and Welfare,and Health Service
Management
Health Service Management
Health Information Analyst
International Cooperation in
Health and Welfare
Development of Care andNetwork
Health and Social Service
Journalism on Health andWelfare Issues
Health Care Interpreting andInternational Health Service
Management

Health Service Management
Health Information Management and Analysis
International Cooperation in
Health and Welfare
Development of Care andNetwork
Health and Social Service
Journalism on Health andWelfare Issues
Clinical Psychology in Healthand Welfare

Clinical Psychology
in Health and Welfare
Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Graduate Schoolof Pharmacy

Graduate School of Public
Health (Professional
Degree Program)

Graduate Schoolof Medicine

More and more health and welfare specialists want to study
at graduate school to gain advanced knowledge and skills whileworking. As the number is increasing year by year, our graduate
school has set up seven campuses in Otawara, Narita, Akasaka inTokyo, Odawara, Atami, Fukuoka, and Okawa. Most classes arescheduled in the evenings and on Saturdays. In addition, our MS
program for Clinical Psychology has been accredited (as a class 1
Graduate School) by the Foundation of the Japanese Certification
Board for Clinical Psychologists.
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University Campuses and AccessOtawara Campus (Otawara City, Tochigi)
Admission Office:
URL https://otawara.iuhw.ac.jp/
E-mail nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
2600-1 Kitakanemaru, Otawara City, Tochigi 324-8501
Tel.:+81-287-24-3200 Fax.:+81-287-24-3199
JR Sendai
Station

JR Tohoku Shinkansen
70 min.

JR TokyoStation

JR Tohoku Shinkansen
70 min.

JR UenoStation

JR Tohoku Honsen(Utsunomiya-sen)

JR Nasushiobara
StationSchool Bus
20 min.

JR Nishinasuno
Station

City Bus
30 min.

OtawaraCampusNarita Campus (Narita City, Chiba)
Admission Office:
URL https://narita.iuhw.ac.jp/
E-mail admission@iuhw.ac.jp
4-3 Kozunomori, Narita City, Chiba 286-8686
Tel.:+81-476-20-7810 Fax.:+81-476-20-7812
JR SobuExpress Line23 min.

JR TokyoStation

JR Funabashi
StationKeisei Funabashi
StationWalk
5 min.

Keisei Line 37 min.
Express

KeiseiWalk
NaritaKozunomori
1 min. Campus
Station

JR Rapid Airport Narita
36 min.

JR Chiba
Station

JR JobanJR
Narita
JR Joban/ Station

JR Toride Line JR Abiko Nrita Line
Station 10 min. Station 45 min.

Keisei Line 3 min.
Walk
5 min.

Keisei Narita
StationTokyo Akasaka Campus (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Admission Office:
URL https://akasaka.iuhw.ac.jp/
E-mail akasaka-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
4-21-26 Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107-8402
Tel.: +81-3-5574-3903 Fax.: +81-3-5574-3904

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JR TokyoStationTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
8 min.

JR Shibuya
StationTokyo Metro Ginza Line
8 min.

JR Omiya
Station

JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line, via JR Shinjuku
50 min.

JR Chiba
Station

JR Sobu Line (Rapid), via JR Tokyo
50 min.

Akasaka- WalkTokyo
mitsukeAkasaka
3 min.
StationCampusOdawara Campus (Odawara City, Kanagawa)
Admission Office:
URL https://odawara.iuhw.ac.jp/
E-mail od-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
1-2-25 Shiroyama, Odawara City, Kanagawa 250-8588
Tel.:+81-465-21-0361 Fax.:+81-465-21-6501
Odawara Campus
Odakyu Limited Express
70 min.

JR Shizuoka
Station

JR Tokaido Shinkansen
45 min.

JR Odawara
Station

JR Tokaido Honsen
95 min.

JR Tokaido Shinkansen
35 min.
JR Tokaido Honsen
82 min.

Shinjuku
Station

JR TokyoStationOkawa Campus (Okawa City, Fukuoka)
Admission Office:
URL https://fukuoka.iuhw.ac.jp/
E-mail kyushu-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
137-1 Enokizu, Okawa City, Fukuoka 831-8501
Tel.:+81-944-89-2100 Fax.:+81-944-89-2001
Subway5 min.

Fukuoka
Airport

Subway5 min.

TenjinStationSaga
AirportExpress
40 min.

HakataStationWalk
5 min.

JR Saga
StationBus
30 min.

Nishitetsu
Nishitetsu Bus Okawa
Fukuoka Express
CampusYanagawa(Tenjin) 50 min.
Station 20 min.
StationCar
20 min.

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CONTACT US
Otawara Campus
Tel.: +81-287-24-3200
E-mail: nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
Narita Campus
Tel.: +81-476-20-7810
E-mail: admission@iuhw.ac.jp
Tokyo Akasaka Campus
Tel.: +81-3-5574-3903
E-mail: akasaka-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
Odawara Campus
Tel.: +81-465-21-0361
E-mail: od-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp
Okawa Campus
Tel.: +81-944-89-2100
E-mail: kyushu-nyushi@iuhw.ac.jp

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