Showa University: Admissions, Rankings

One of Japan’s premier medical universities is Showa University, founded as Showa Medical University in 1928. It was established to provide quality training to aspiring doctors, so they could become sincere medical professionals capable of meeting patients’ needs and earning their trust. Dr. Shusuke Kamijo, the university’s founder, was especially intent on this aspect of medical training to shift from the primarily technical and academic education that prevailed in medical schools of that era.

Although Showa University continues to focus on medicine, its programs have since expanded to become more specialized and encompass other health sciences. Thus, you may pursue courses such as nursing, pharmacy, or dentistry at Showa.

Showa University Overview

Showa University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1708	21 %
Asia Rankings	# 383	11 %
Japan Rankings	# 86	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1747	21 %
Asia Rankings	# 415	12 %
Japan Rankings	# 94	—

Tuition Fees at Showa University

Showa University tuition fees for master's students are discussed in this section.

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in Yen
Domestic Students	400,000 Yen
International Students	400,000 Yen

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Showa University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Showa University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Showa University

If you wish to study at Showa University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Showa University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Showa University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Showa University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Showa University

There are several Showa University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Showa University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.