Showa Women's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #977 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #205 of 719 | In Japan |
| #43 of 84 | In Tokyo |
| #2085 of 3,944 | For Nutrition and Food Science |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- univ.swu.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; October-March) |
We've calculated the 56% acceptance rate for Showa Women's University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Showa Women's University has published 1,097 scientific papers with 9,843 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science.
Showa Women's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 16 |
| 1994 | 22 | 25 |
| 1995 | 20 | 35 |
| 1996 | 21 | 44 |
| 1997 | 44 | 62 |
| 1998 | 28 | 97 |
| 1999 | 23 | 97 |
| 2000 | 34 | 105 |
| 2001 | 41 | 136 |
| 2002 | 59 | 203 |
| 2003 | 45 | 187 |
| 2004 | 26 | 212 |
| 2005 | 32 | 216 |
| 2006 | 31 | 213 |
| 2007 | 20 | 240 |
| 2008 | 11 | 242 |
| 2009 | 11 | 313 |
| 2010 | 31 | 296 |
| 2011 | 22 | 324 |
| 2012 | 17 | 338 |
| 2013 | 39 | 334 |
| 2014 | 34 | 376 |
| 2015 | 30 | 364 |
| 2016 | 16 | 363 |
| 2017 | 22 | 385 |
| 2018 | 25 | 417 |
| 2019 | 39 | 460 |
| 2020 | 27 | 509 |
| 2021 | 37 | 645 |
| 2022 | 39 | 638 |
| 2023 | 47 | 649 |
| 2024 | 51 | 632 |
| 2025 | 31 | 636 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Showa Women's University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Academic Year | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 1,000,000 JPY | 1,200,000 JPY |
| 2020-2021 | 1,000,000 JPY | 1,200,000 JPY |
| 2019-2020 | 1,000,000 JPY | 1,200,000 JPY |
Currency is Japanese Yen (JPY).
Showa Women's University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Showa Women's University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Gakushi | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Design, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Health Sciences, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Hakase | Arts and Humanities, Linguistics, Literature, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
Notable alumni
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Mitsu Dan
- Occupations
- actornude modelmodelgravure idolerotic photography model
- Biography
-
Mitsu Dan is the professional name of Shizuka Saitō (齋藤 支靜加), a Japanese actress, gravure idol, and writer. She has played multiple lead roles in television and film, including Naoko in the 2013 erotic thriller Amai Muchi, for which she received a Newcomer of the Year award at the 37th Japan Academy Prize ceremony.
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Junko Tabei
- Occupations
- explorermountaineer
- Biography
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Junko Tabei was a Japanese mountaineer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and ascend the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peak on every continent.
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Keiko Fukuda
- Occupations
- judokawriter
- Biography
-
Keiko Fukuda was a Japanese-American martial artist. She was the highest-ranked female judoka in history, holding the rank of 9th dan from the Kodokan (2006), and 10th dan from USA Judo (July 2011) and from the United States Judo Federation (USJF) (September 2011), and was the last surviving student of Kanō Jigorō, founder of judo. She was a renowned pioneer of women's judo, and in 1972 together with her senpai Masako Noritomi (1913–1982) was one of the first two women promoted to 6th dan (c. 1972). In 2006, the Kodokan promoted Fukuda to 9th dan, making her the first woman to hold this rank from any recognized judo organization. She is also the first and, so far, only woman to have been promoted to 10th dan in judo, which occurred in 2011. After completing her formal education in Japan, Fukuda visited the United States to teach in the 1950s and 1960s, and eventually settled there. She continued to teach her art in the San Francisco Bay Area until her death in 2013.
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Akiko Baba
- Occupations
- playwrightpoetliterary criticschool teacherteacher
- Biography
-
Akiko Baba is a Japanese tanka poet and literary critic. Her real name is Akiko Iwata (岩田 暁子, Iwata Akiko).
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Urara Matsubayashi
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 33)
- Occupations
- actorfilm directormodel
- Biography
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Urara Matsubayashi (born March 13, 1993）is a Japanese actress and director. In 2024, she directed her first film, Blue Imagine.
Showa Women's University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Environmental Science and Design | Design, Environmental Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Food and Health Sciences | Food Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Global Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance |
| Faculty : Humanities and Culture | Cultural Studies, History, Japanese, Literature |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Welfare |
| Faculty : International Studies | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, English, International Studies |
| Graduate School : Letters | American Studies, Communication Studies, English, Foreign Languages Education, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Native Language Education |
| Graduate School : Life Sciences | Architectural and Environmental Design, Cultural Studies, Design, Education, Home Economics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare |
| Graduate School : Welfare Society and Management | Management, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | SWU 昭和女子大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | Be a light to the world |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-7 Taishido Setagaya-ku Tokyo, 154-8533 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,265,000 |