SH O W A W O M EN

Center for Japanese Language Education(JLE)
In April 2024, the Center for Japanese Language Education (JLE)was
established for the purpose of enhancing education for international
students and promoting campus internationalization. JLE offers
programs that allow students to acquire the Japanese language andacademic skills needed for specialized fields. There are also courses
on practical business communication that are useful for job searchand internship. JLE will support international students and create
opportunities for collaborative learning and activities between
international students and Japanese students to help them become
women who play leading roles in environments with diverse
individuals.

Life and Academic Support’S U N IV ER SI T YAWOHS
5.
4TCERDITo assist with essential administrative procedures and personal
support needed to start living in Japan, each new student is pairedwith a senior student known as a "host sister." Additionally, seniorstudents from the same department provide one-on-one tutoring
support to help new students begin their university life smoothly andkeep up with specialized subjects in their department.

Career Education
Starting from the first year, "Career Courses" are available tocultivate students' ability to design their own way of life and career.
SWU also offers career prep courses such as self-analysis andinterview preparation, and visa support for international students. In
this program, all students intern at a partner company in a
specialized industry to put newly gained knowledge into practice
before graduation.

Scholarships
All international students are fully exempt from the admission fee
and can receive a 20-60% tuition reduction each semester byapplying for the tuition reduction. Students participating in theShowa Direct 4.5 program can also apply for the "Showa Direct 4.5
Scholarship," which provides a 50% tuition reduction for the firstsemester and a 15% reduction for the following two years. For moredetails, please refer to the separate scholarship information.

Direct enrollment from abroad to a Japanese university
Global campus located in the heart of Tokyo
Comprehensive Japanese language education
Specialized courses eligible for qualifications recognized

Message from Past Internatinal Student

by companies

When you study at and participate in Showa Women's University’s events, you can feel theenthusiasm and friendliness of the teachers, school staff, and students. SWU students are very active,sociable, and open-minded. This is probably due in part to the exchange activities that the school
regularly holds. You will have the opportunity to talk, learn, and connect with students and see thatthe campus is not only for Japanese students, but also international students from around the world.
Living away from home can be a bit difficult – the climate is different, and you may feel confused by
what's going on around you – but don't worry; You will receive enthusiastic support from SWU
teachers, staff, and host sisters students who will support your arrival and school life.

Internship opportunities with partner companies

Ms. N.T.

Showa Women's University
International Exchange Center

1-7-57 Taishido, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 154‐8533+81 3 3411-5249

cie@swu.ac.jp

swu.ac.jp

ShowaJoshi@insta_SWU

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#1 in FIVE categories!
BEST University for Care and GuidanceBEST University for Global Education
Showa Women's University is a private women's university with a history of over
100 years since its founding in 1920. In the 2023 National Preparatory School
Survey, it ranked first among women's universities nationwide in five categories:"Employment," "Global Education," "Care and Guidance," "Universities that
Nurture Students after Enrollment," and "Universities with High Reform
Capability." The university offers thorough guidance unique to women'suniversities and specialized education tailored to the levels and needs of each
student. With career education and support starting from the first year, it boasts
the highest employment rate among women's universities.
Additionally, the university provides extensive support not only academically but
also for the general student life of international students.

SWU in Numbers

The main campus, located in the heart of Tokyo just 10 minutes from Shibuya, isshared with the British School in Tokyo and Temple University Japan Campus,
creating a vibrant international environment for students. Showa Women's
University also owns its own educational facility in Boston, USA (Showa Boston),where more than 500 students study abroad annually. Furthermore, the university
has exchange agreements with 53 universities worldwide, offering various studyabroad opportunities.

UndergraduateEnrollment

6,453
as of AY2024

AcademicProjects

240+

件

International
Students

GlobalPartners

21353

as of AY 2023

as of July, 2024

Student Number
per Full-time
Faculty

InternshipSites

29.2

人

159

as of May, 2024

as of April, 2024

as of AY 2023

Career Support
Courses

Alumni

EmploymentRate60

as of AY 2023

100,000+人

as of April, 2024

98.6 ％

Showa Direct 4.5 accepts excellent students completing high school and Japanese language school overseas. Thisprogram features a 4.5-year curriculum in which students study academic Japanese for half a year before starting tolearn specialized subjects in their chosen field. By providing internships at partner companies and comprehensive
employment support, we strive to help our students to become adults who can find employment as specialists in Japanand overseas after graduation to play an active role in the global society.

1. APPLICATION
Students must obtain a recommendation fromtheir high school or Japanese language school toapply. Students should have equivalent to CEFR B1level Japanese proficiency and have completed
designated subjects during high school withexcellent grades.

3． ADMISSION &LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT

After October enrollment, students will start an intensive
Japanese language course for specialized subjects at theJapanese Language Education Center. To prepare forthe curriculum of their chosen field, students will learn
the specialized Japanese terminology for their major.
Afterwards, students will continue studying Japanese
needed for internships and employment in Japan.

5. CORPORATE INTERNSHIPS

Students will put their Japanese skills andspecialized knowledge to work in a two-weekinternship at partner companies. There, students
will apply the theories and knowledge gained in theclassrooms into practice and develop the businessskills necessary for employment at Japanesecompanies.

First year (1.5 years)

IntensiveJapanese
Program

2. ACCEPTANCE & DEPARTURE
After acceptance, students will apply for a student
visa and prepare for travel to Japan.
Once the visa is issued, students travel to Japan on
the designated dates in September and attend
orientation to prepare for the October enrollment.

4. SPECIALIZED CLASSES
Starting from the following April after admission inOctober, students start their four-year degree
program. Students do everything from studying
the basics of their field to applying their advanced
skills. In addition to studying for qualifications,students will acquire practical knowledge throughlab works, practical training, projects, etc.

6. GRADUATION & EMPLOYMENT

Students will engage in graduation research,thesis, and other final projects for graduation on atheme of their interest. After graduation, students
will find a job at a Japanese or international
company that actively recruits international
students. Students will use their expertise in thefield of their major and play an active role in a
global work environment.

Second year (1 year)

Third year (1 year)

Fourth year (1 year)

Specialized subjects

Specialized subjects

Specialized subjects

Specialized subjects

Japanese Language
Education

Japanese Language
Education

Japanese Language
Education

Japanese Language
Education

job searchinternship
Partner
SupportCompanies
enterprises

as of May, 2024

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