Introduction to Ochanomizu University

Overview

Ochanomizu University (Japanese: お茶の水女子大学, abbreviated as: Ochanomizu University) is a national women's university located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1875. It is the first higher education institution in Japan dedicated to women's education, with a long history and outstanding academic tradition. Ochanomizu University is known as the "Women's University of Tokyo" and is one of the top women's universities in Japan.

Campus

The main campus of Ochanomizu University is located in Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are advanced. Although the school is small in scale, it has a strong academic atmosphere and is an important center for women's education.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of Ochanomizu University is to cultivate female talents with independent thinking ability, innovative spirit and social responsibility. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary education and international vision, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges to cultivate female leaders with global competitiveness.

Disciplines and Faculties

Ochanomizu University has the following faculties and graduate schools:

Faculty of Literature and Education: including literature, education, etc.

Department of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Department of Life Sciences: including nutrition, home economics, human development, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Graduate School of Human Culture Creation Sciences: covers a variety of fields such as humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral programs in education.

Graduate School of Science: offers master's and doctoral programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Graduate School of Life Sciences: offers master's and doctoral programs in nutrition, home economics, human development, etc.

Ranking

According to various rankings in 2024, Ochanomizu University ranks high in Japan, especially in women's education and certain specific subject areas (such as education, science, and life sciences). The school is also well-known internationally, especially in the fields of women's education and gender studies.

Fees

Tuition fees at Ochanomizu University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around 535,800 yen per year, and graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

The campus life of Ochanomizu University is rich and colorful. The school provides a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop comprehensively. The school also cooperates with other well-known universities such as the University of Tokyo to share resources and provide students with more opportunities for learning and communication.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduates:

Japanese language proficiency: Must reach the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

English proficiency: Some majors require TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Other requirements: Must pass the entrance examination, including written examinations and interviews.

Graduate students:

Japanese language proficiency: Must reach the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

English proficiency: Some majors require TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Other requirements: Must submit a research plan and pass an interview.

Internationalization

Ochanomizu University attaches great importance to international education and provides a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions to provide students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities.

Contact information

Address: 〒113-8610 3-8-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Tel: +81-3-3812-2111