Tokyo Women's Medial College

What you'll study

The curriculum focuses on practical nursing skills and clinical exposure close to real hospital practice. Students train in areas such as emergency, perioperative, obstetrics/perinatal and oncology care through placements at Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital and affiliated centres (Adachi Medical Center, Yachiyo Medical Center). The programme includes team‑based practice opportunities with physicians, pharmacists and rehabilitation staff, access to specialist and certified nurses, and staged national examination preparation starting from year one with regular mock exams and individual support.

Entry requirements

Admissions assess basic academic preparation at high‑school level and place importance on motivation for nursing; the entrance process combines a written/basic knowledge exam and interview components. The school actively accepts applicants with prior employment—nearly half the students have social work experience—and provides pre‑entry preparatory materials (“entrance drills”) to refresh fundamentals.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses in university hospitals, general and regional core hospitals; many secure positions at Tokyo Women’s Medical University‑related hospitals. The school reports a high national exam pass rate (96.2% for the referenced year) and an overall employment rate of 90%, reflecting its focus on producing clinically capable, immediately deployable nurses.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Three‑year total tuition is published at ¥1,940,000 (textbooks and other costs are extra). Multiple financial supports exist: the school offers its own scholarships, students may use Japan Student Services Organization scholarships, and Tokyo nursing study funds are listed as compatible; these can be combined. The school also points to support options for career changers and for those eligible for specialist education training benefits.