Showa Women’s University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Showa Women's University or 昭和女子大学 (SWU) – private nonprofit higher education institution in Japan. SWU was founded in 1920. The main building of the university proudly stands in Tokyo inside an urban campus. Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicants must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. It is very likely to get admitted to SWU as there are only 2 applicants per seat. The academic year consists of two semesters. Despite the fact that the university is privately funded, students still have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. The composition of the university. Showa Women's University is average in size with a capacity of 6 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. 599 specialists are employed by the university. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at SWU. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Facebook. Infrastructure of SWU. The students have access to the university’s library. Students can apply for a dormitory.