Showa Women's University

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Showa Women’s University celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020 when the Tokyo Olympic Games are held. Since its founding, we have been steadfastly committed to enabling students to develop knowledge of their fields vigorously and to equipping students with a professional education that prepares them to be leaders in society. To that end, women should not confine themselves to stereotypical roles but rather challenge themselves to excel. Please take advantage of the various intercultural collaborations on campus connected with our local community and the public and private sectors in Japan and the rest of the world.
Always in the vanguard of new challenges, Showa Women’s University endeavors to educate its students in the context of today’s changing world, society, and business. A wide range of stimulating projects are offered, including long-term study-abroad programs at our Boston campus, service-learning programs in association with public and private sectors, and career development programs with advice from mentors. They create an educational environment in which our students actively seek to fulfill their best potential. Consequently, students are empowered to take the initiative and assume leadership in society.
University Situated in Tokyo, Japan’s capital and its political, economic, and cultural center, Showa Women’s University is one of its top academic institutions for women. We are committed to empowering women to succeed in an increasingly diverse and complex world. The Common General Education Curriculum provides every student with the foundation for a vital liberal arts education. In-depth disciplinary knowledge and skills are learned under the specialized curriculum of each department. We have earned high accolades for our globally oriented educational programs, including those at our campus in Boston, U.S.A. We also take enormous pride in our very successful career development programs, which help our students launch their careers upon graduation.
The Common General Curriculum offers comprehensive general education and extensive foreign language education to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of a globalized world. In addition to classroom education, Gakuryo, our unique 4-day off-campus study programs, and Culture Programs. Students experience world-class music performances and lectures by renowned guest speakers and offer students opportunities to develop leadership, empathy, aesthetic sensibility, and critical thought.
The Undergraduate Programs at Showa Women’s University are comprised of five faculties and a total of 13 departments, each of which offers a distinct area of academic study. Our committed faculty, consisting of academic scholars and people with real-world experience, offer top-quality education in the classroom and off-campus study programs. Small-sized seminars and other individualized programs nurture academic and personal growth in students. The Graduate Programs, consisting of two Schools and 11 Programs, aimed at educating qualified scholars and highly skilled professionals.
In May of 2014, Showa Women’s University signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, to promote collaborative programs to address local issues such as child care, education, care for the aged, town revitalization, etc. Students participating in the programs are encouraged to use their skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions to the local community while learning from real-life settings.
Showa Women’s University has many collaborative partnerships with various businesses, ranging from small, locally-based companies to global industry leaders. In one of these collaborative projects, Showa students worked closely with Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan to develop a new Krusher flavor using uniquely Japanese ingredients. It gained such popularity during its sales at limited outlets that it is now marketed nationwide.
As part of our efforts to promote globalized education, Showa Women’s University increases the number of overseas partner institutions. We are also launching various new projects to welcome more international students to our Setagaya campus. One of the projects, called the Summer International Program, receives many students from all over the world during the summer. The students learn about Japan in English, participate in cultural activities, and enjoy interacting with their Japanese counterparts.
Showa Women’s University has extensive, multi-faceted career development programs, in which students are taught from early on to design their career paths. The “Meet your Mentor” program, which has proven to be especially useful, gives Showa students opportunities to meet with their mentors to talk about career possibilities and life choices. Many mentors, working women from various fields, are registered with Showa Women’s University to share their experiences.

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