Introduction to Showa University

Overview

Showa University is a private university located in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1927 by Showa Gakuen. The school is famous for its majors such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, and health sciences. It is one of the well-known comprehensive universities in Japan. Showa University is committed to cultivating medical and health science talents with professional knowledge and practical ability, and pays special attention to the comprehensive development and international vision of students.

Campus

Showa University has multiple campuses distributed in Tokyo, Japan and its surrounding areas:

Chiba Campus: Located at 1-5-1 Chikusa, Shishino City, Chiba Prefecture, it is the main campus of the school, with medical school, pharmacy school, dentistry school, etc.

Mita Campus: Located at 2-11-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, with law school, economics school, business school, etc.

Yokohama Minami-Machida Campus: Located at 1-1 Minami-Machida, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, with health science school, nursing school, etc.

Yokohama Tsurumi Campus: Located at 3-25-1 Tsurumi-chuo, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, it has the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Health Sciences, etc.

Educational Philosophy

Showa University adheres to the educational philosophy of "Respect for Health and Life" (Respect for Health and Life), emphasizing the cultivation of students' social responsibility and practical ability. The school is committed to cultivating medical and health science talents with professional knowledge and practical ability through a comprehensive education system, and contributing to the development of society.

Disciplines and Majors

Showa University has several faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of fields:

Faculty of Medicine

Department of Medicine

Faculty of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy

Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Dentistry

Faculty of Nursing

Department of Nursing

Faculty of Health Sciences

Department of Clinical Engineering

Department of Rehabilitation

Department of Health Care

Faculty of Law

Department of Law

Faculty of Economics

Department of Economics

Faculty of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration

Graduate School

Graduate School of Medicine

Graduate School of Pharmacy

Graduate School of Dentistry

Graduate School of Nursing

Graduate School of Health Sciences

Graduate School of Law

Graduate School of Economics

Graduate School of Business Administration

Specialized Courses

Faculty of Medicine: Learn the basic theories and practical methods of medicine and cultivate professional doctors who can work in hospitals, clinics, research institutions and other fields. Course contents include basic medicine, clinical medicine, public health, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: Learn the basic theories and practical methods of pharmacy and cultivate professional pharmacists who can work in pharmaceutical companies, hospital pharmacies, drug regulatory agencies and other fields. Course contents include pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, drug analysis, etc.

Faculty of Dentistry: Learn the basic theories and practical methods of dentistry and cultivate professional dentists who can work in dental clinics, hospital dental departments, oral medicine research institutions and other fields. Courses include oral anatomy, oral pathology, dental prosthesis, etc.

Nursing: Learn the basic theories and practical methods of nursing, and cultivate professional nurses who can work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other fields. Courses include basic nursing, clinical nursing, nursing management, etc.

Clinical Engineering: Learn the basic theories and practical methods of clinical engineering, and cultivate professional technicians who can work in hospitals, medical device companies and other fields. Courses include medical device principles, medical information systems, medical equipment management, etc.

Practical teaching

Showa University has advanced laboratories and practice bases, providing students with rich practical teaching resources. The school has established cooperative relationships with many hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, etc., providing students with rich internship and practice opportunities. The school also has practical platforms such as simulated hospitals and simulated pharmacies, providing students with a platform for practical operations.

International Exchange

Showa University actively participates in international exchange programs, has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries, and provides students with opportunities for overseas study and exchange. The school has an international student office to provide comprehensive support and services for international students.

Ranking

Showa University has a high reputation in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, etc., especially among the top private universities in Japan. The school has performed well in terms of employment rate and has been rated as one of the universities with the highest employment rate among Japanese medical universities many times.

Cost

Admission fee: about 200,000 yen

Tuition fee:

About 1.2 million to 1.5 million yen per year (depending on the department and subject)

Specific costs may vary, it is recommended to consult the school directly for the latest information.

Campus

Showa University has a beautiful campus environment and complete facilities, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and sports facilities. The school also has student dormitories to provide convenient living conditions for out-of-town students.

Contact Information

Tel: +81-47-486-1111 (Chiba Campus)

Fax: +81-47-486-1112 (Chiba Campus)

Email: info@showa-u.ac.jp

Other Information

Internship Opportunities: The school has established cooperative relationships with many hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, etc., providing students with abundant internship and practice opportunities.

Employment Support: The school has a career guidance center to provide students with employment consultation, resume writing guidance, interview skills training and other services to help students find employment smoothly.

Scholarship System: The school has a variety of scholarship systems to help students reduce their financial burden.