Japan Women’s University: Statistics

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# 2072 of 14,131 In the World
# 567 of 5,830 In Asia
# 133 of 719 In Japan
# 1139 of 1,880 For Biophysics
Top 1-3 For 9 other topics
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Acceptance rate

33%

Enrollment

6,572

Languages

Japanese

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Bachelor

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate33%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from senior high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; September-March)
Enrollment6,572

We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Japan 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.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Japan Women’s University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Japan Women’s University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Japan Women’s University.

Department/Division : Correspondence Courses

Child Care and Development Food Science House Arts and Environment Nutrition

Faculty : Architectural Design

Architecture Architecture and Planning Design

Faculty : Human Sciences and Design

Child Care and Development Clothing and Sewing Economics Food Science House Arts and Environment Household Management Marketing Nutrition Pedagogy Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Textile Design Textile Technology

Faculty : Humanities

Arts and Humanities Cultural Studies Education English History Japanese

Faculty : Integrated Arts and Social Sciences

Arts and Humanities Cultural Studies Education History Philosophy Psychology Social Sciences Social Studies Social Welfare Sociology

Faculty : Science

Biological and Life Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Faculty : Transcultural Studies

Cultural Studies

Graduate School : Human Life Science

Development Studies Home Economics House Arts and Environment

Graduate School : Human Sciences and Design

Child Care and Development Clothing and Sewing Economics Food Science Home Economics House Arts and Environment Nutrition Welfare and Protective Services

Graduate School : Humanities

American Studies Arts and Humanities Cultural Studies East Asian Studies English English Studies History Japanese Literature Modern Languages Oriental Studies Western European Studies

Graduate School : Integrated Arts and Social Sciences

Anthropology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Sciences Cultural Studies Demography and Population Economics Education Educational Psychology History Philosophy Political Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Social Studies Social Welfare Sociology Sports Technology

Graduate School : Science

Biological and Life Sciences Biology Cell Biology Environmental Studies Mathematics Molecular Biology Physical Chemistry Physics Physiology

Institute : Research

Educational Research History Philosophy

Programs and Degrees

Shushi

Biology Child Care and Development Clothing and Sewing Cultural Studies Economics Education English Food Science History Home Economics House Arts and Environment Japanese Mathematics Nutrition Physics Psychology Social Studies Social Welfare Welfare and Protective Services

Hakase

Biology Education English History Home Economics Japanese Mathematics Physics Psychology Social Studies Social Welfare

Research profile

Japan Women's University has published 3,953 scientific papers with 73,311 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
2,583 / 52,706
Chemistry
2,536 / 52,696
Physics
1,790 / 31,917
Engineering
1,784 / 27,504
Biochemistry
1,683 / 44,389
Medicine
1,450 / 29,921
Environmental Science
1,444 / 31,483
Organic chemistry
1,435 / 28,280
Genetics
1,330 / 38,739
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,241 / 12,862
Computer Science
1,185 / 21,313
Quantum and Particle physics
1,088 / 20,291
Materials Science
1,039 / 13,291
Psychology
856 / 9,990
Philosophy
741 / 7,243
Botany
682 / 14,633
Optics
621 / 11,566
Geology
591 / 17,594
Ecology
576 / 8,476
Pathology
558 / 11,883
Sociology
514 / 5,841
Geography and Cartography
513 / 10,861
Neuroscience
491 / 5,548
Paleontology
449 / 12,764
Nutrition and Food Science
437 / 8,072
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
415 / 6,330
Linguistics
414 / 5,191
Mathematics
403 / 8,384
Political Science
377 / 4,103
Law
361 / 4,077
Statistics
326 / 8,193
Metallurgy
318 / 4,873
History
306 / 2,398
Anatomy and Physiology
292 / 6,113
Art & Design
292 / 2,832
Computer Vision
283 / 10,485
Cognitive Science
279 / 2,428
Physical
273 / 3,764
Electrical Engineering
265 / 3,176
Chemical Engineering
260 / 4,114

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21 Notable alumni

Tano Jōdai

1. Tano Jōdai

1886-1982 (aged 96)
university president peace activist
Tano Jōdai was a professor of English literature, peace activist, and the sixth president of the Japan Women's University.
Shina Inoue Kan

2. Shina Inoue Kan

1899-1982 (aged 83)
feminist
Shina Inoue Kan, also seen as "Shina Inouye", "Shina Kan", and "Shinako Kan", was a Japanese college professor.
Setsu Tanino

3. Setsu Tanino

1903-1999 (aged 96)
textile worker economist
Tanino Setsu was a textile worker who graduated from Japan Women's University's Department of Social Work in 1925, and became the first female factory supervisor in 1928. She aided in organizing women's strikes for higher wages, and wrote prolifically about her observances of female factory worker's struggles.
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Tomi Kōra

4. Tomi Kōra

1896-1993 (aged 97)
psychologist politician
Tomi Kōra was a Japanese psychologist, peace activist, and politician. She published under the name Tomiko Kōra (高良 とみ, Kōra Tomiko).
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names JWU日本女子大学
Founded 1901
Academic calendar April to March (April - September; September-March)
Address 2-8-1 Mejirodai Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 112-8681 Japan
City Population 14,265,000
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