Admissions
Application Requirements
The Beauty course of department of Beauty and Fashion Studies and the Dietician majors of the department of Health and Nutrition does not accept applications.
Those with foreign nationality who meet the following requirements (1) to (4) and have a status of residence that does not hinder university enrolment under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, and those who have obtained or are expected to renew their visa status by April 2027.
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Those who have reached 18 years of age as of 1 April 2027 (female).
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- Those who fulfill any of the following conditions relating to the course of study, etc.
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- Those who have completed 12 years of school education in a foreign country (including those expected to graduate in March 2027), or those who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as being equivalent to this.
- Those who have completed, those expected to complete by 31 March 2027, a course at a school corresponding to a senior high school in a foreign country, which meets the requirements of having completed a course of 11 years or more as designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have completed school education in a country that does not require 12 years for the completion of secondary education, and who have completed or are expected to complete by 31 March 2027 a course preparing students to enter Japanese universities (preparatory education course), as designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have been recognised as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than a high school graduate by the University’s pre-screening for the recognition of application eligibility.
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- Those who meet any of the following criteria regarding Japanese language proficiency:
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- Those who have passed N2 or above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (limited to tests administered in 2025 and 2026) at the time of application.
- Those with an Examination for Japanese University Admission score of 220 or above in Japanese language (limited to tests administered in 2025 and 2026), comprising reading, listening and listening-reading comprehension.
- Those who have been recommended by a Japanese language school as having Japanese language skills equivalent to those in a) and b) above.
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- Those who fall under either of the following categories regarding the “Student” status of residence under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
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- Those residing in Japan who have “Student” status at the time of application.
- Those residing outside of Japan who, in principle, can obtain “Student” status after enrolment.
Selection
Application registration period, examination days, result announcement days
| Selection Category | Application registration period | Examination Day | Result Announcement Day | |
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| Entrance Examination Schedule | 1st Group | 1 Sept (Tues) to 9 Oct (Fri) 2026, by 15:00 | 17 Oct (Sat) | 3 Nov (Tues) |
| 2nd Group | 16 Nov (Mon) to 7 Dec (Mon) 2026, by 15:00 | 12 Dec (Sat) | 23 Dec (Wed) | |
| 3rd Group | 25 Jan (Mon) to 19 Feb (Fri) 2027, by 15:00 | 27 Feb (Sat) | 9 Mar (Tues) |
Selection method
Selection is made on the basis of an interview and results from the applicant’s school.
Interviews are conducted by two or three interviewers for each candidate. Interview times vary depending on application qualifications. Application qualifications (3) a) and b) will be 30 minutes, and (3) c) will be 45 minutes.
Selection time and examination venue
| Selection time（Interview） | Examination Venue | |
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| 10:00- (scheduled) | University Campus | 577-8550 Osakafu Higashiosakashi Hishiyanishi 4-2-26 (4-minute walk west from Kawachi-Kosaka Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line / 5-minute walk east from JR Kawachi Eiwa Station on the JR Osakahigashi Line) |
Application procedure
The University uses the online application system for all entrance examinations. For details, see the separate ‘Internet Application Guide’ Entrance examination fee: 30,000 yen (Non-refundable under any circumstances).
Where to submit applications and make enquiries
Osaka Shoin Women’s University Admissions and PR Department
| Address | 577-8550 Osakafu Higashiosakashi Hishiyanishi 4-2-26 |
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| TEL | 06-6723-8274 |
| FAX | 06-6723-8268 |
| koho@osaka-shoin.ac.jp , kokusai@osaka-shoin.ac.jp |
Application documents
Please enclose a set of application documents in a commercially available A4-size envelope and send it to the Admissions and PR Department by post (express or registered mail). (Applications must be received by last day of registration period.)
For more information, see the 2027 Admissions Guidelines.
We cannot return documents submitted during the application under any circumstances.
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- Web-based application form
- After completing application registration, download and attach one photograph.
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- Statement of Purpose
- Download and print from the applicant support website.
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- Certificate of (expected) graduation from high school
- Form prescribed by school in home country or Japan.
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- High school transcript
- Form prescribed by school in home country or Japan.
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- Documents certifying Japanese language ability
- Copy of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) certificate for example.
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- Copy of residence card
- Most recent.
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- Copy of passport
- Most recent.
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- Personal profile
- Fill in your background up to the time of application on the university’s designated personal history form.
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- Certificate of (expected) graduation from Japanese language school
- Form prescribed by Japanese language school.
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- Academic transcript from Japanese language school
- Form prescribed by Japanese language school.
9. and 10. are for applicants enrolled in Japanese language school.
International student admissions Scholarship schemes
This is the University’s own scholarship system for students who have passed the entrance examination for international students and have completed the enrolment procedures, with scholarships available from the first year of study.We have prepared this system so that students studying in Japan can make use of it as much as possible. Please take advantage of this opportunity after checking the selection criteria and payment method.
Tuition Fees / International Student Admission Scholarship
Course Fees Summary
| Department Major | Department of Liberal Arts | Department of Beauty and Fashion Studies Fashion Studies/ Cosmetology Course Department of Health and Nutrition Food and Nutrition Major |
Department of Japanese Language and Literature/ Department of Language, Culture and Communication*1/ Department of Psychology/ Department of Life Planning/ Department of Childhood Education(To be established April 2027) |
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| Entrance fee | 200,000yen | ||
| ①Regular tuition fee | 995,000yen | ||
| ②Scholarship | 300,000yen | ||
| International student tuition fee ①-② | 695,000yen | 695,000yen | 695,000yen |
| Facility and equipment fee | 280,000yen | 280,000yen | 280,000yen |
| Experiment and practical training fee | 50,000yen | 20,000yen | – |
| Supporters’ association fee | 12,000yen | 12,000yen | 12,000yen |
| Students’ association fee | 6,000yen | 6,000yen | 6,000yen |
| Accident insurance fee＊2 | 4,010yen | 4,010yen | 4,010yen |
| First year total fee | 1,247,010yen | 1,217,010yen | 1,197,010yen |
| Amount required for enrolment | 875,510yen | 860,510yen | 850,510yen | |
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| Breakdown | First procedure fee | 200,000yen | 200,000yen | 200,000yen |
| Second procedure fee | 675,510yen | 660,510yen | 650,510yen | |
- An overseas study fee is required for those wishing to take the “Overseas Cultural Seminar”.
- Includes “Gakkensai”personal accident insurance fee (2,650 yen) and liability insurance fee (1,360 yen) (2026 results).
- “Entrance fee” and “Accident insurance fee” etc. are required only for the first year.
- A 10,000 yen alumni association fee will be charged in the fourth year.
Selection Criteria
- Students in 1st year who have been admitted through the International Student Entrance Examination and whose status of residence is “Student”.
- Students in 2nd to 4th year (2nd year and onwards) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Grant Period
The grant will be renewed every year for four years of study.
Grant Amount
The amount of the grant is 300,000 yen per year.
Grant Time and Procedure
The Scholarship for International Students will be granted in October when autumn tuition fees are paid, offset against tuition fees.
Fees Required For Admission Procedures(All Faculties And Departments)
| First procedure | Enrolment fee only (200,000yen) |
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| Second procedure |
Spring tuition fees and other payments See above for breakdown. |
Admission Procedure Time Frame
| Selection Category |
Admission deadline (First procedure) |
Second procedure deadline |
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| 1st Group | 16 November 2026 (Mon) | 7 December 2026 (Mon) |
| 2nd Group | 6 January 2027 (Wed) | 27 January 2027 (Wed) |
| 3rd Group | 17 March 2027 (Wed) | 23 March 2027 (Tues) |
- Successful applicants must complete the enrolment procedures in accordance with the ‘Admission Instructions’ mailed with their letter of acceptance.
- Please pay the required fees (enrolment fee, Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (“Gakkensai”), Personal Liability Insurance) by the deadline.
- Once paid, fees are non-refundable.