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FWU 2024
History and Identity
Carve out a new future, Nadeshiko Flowers!
‐Develop human resources and provide
opportunities for learning -
Centennial
We celebrated our
centennial in 2023.
Message from the President
FWU on the Move
1923 
Fukuoka Prefectural College for Women opened (Produced
2,267 graduates by March 1951)
1950 
Re-established as Fukuoka Women’s University; Faculty of
Liberal Arts (Japanese Literature, English Literature, Life
Science)
1951 
University relocated to its present site
1954 
Faculty of Literature (Japanese Literature, English
Literature) Faculty of Home Economics (Home Economics (Food
Sciences and Clothing), Household Management Science)
1993 
Graduate School of Literature (Master’s Program in
Japanese Literature and English Literature)
1995 
Faculty of Human Environmental Sciences (Environmental
Sciences, Nutrition and Health Sciences, and Living
Environment Sciences)
1997 
Graduate School of Literature (Doctoral Program in English
Literature)
2000 
Graduate School of Human Environmental Sciences
(Master’s programs)
2006 
Incorporated as Public University Corporation Fukuoka
Women’s University
2008 
"Basic Plan for the Reform of Fukuoka Women’s University"
2011 
International College of Arts and Sciences
2015 
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
(Master’s Programs) Graduate School of Health and Environmental Sciences
(Master’s Programs)
2017 
Doctoral Programs for Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences and Graduate School of Health and
Environmental Sciences
2022 Women’s Leadership Center
Food Study Center
2023 Centennial anniversary of the University’s founding
FWU was the first public college in Japan dedicated to the higher education of women. Originally established in 1923 as Fukuoka
Prefectural College for Women, the renamed FWU became a four-year university in 1950. Beginning with the faculty of Liberal Arts, the
College expanded in 1954 to include the faculties of Literature and Home Economics. The Graduate School of Literature was established
in 1993, followed by a doctoral program in English Literature in 1997. The Graduate School of Human Environmental Sciences was
created in 2000. April 2006 saw the incorporation of the University as the "Public University Corporation Fukuoka Women’s University."
Globalization and the demands of the times led to a major restructuring of existing faculties in April 2011 under the newly formed
International College of Arts and Sciences. The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Graduate School of Health
and Environmental Sciences launched master’s programs in April 2015 and doctoral programs in April 2017. Since its establishment,
FWU has been a pioneer in advanced education for women in western Japan. It has produced graduates who have gone on to
successful careers in various fields where their contributions to improving the status of women and to culture and education have been
widely recognized.
Throughout the long history of Fukuoka Women’s University (FWU), we have cherished a phrase in our college song
-- ‘Travelers seeking truth deep in the forest of learning’ -- and have identified ourselves as such. Unlike other women’s
universities, FWU has a unique foundation story in that its origin derives from the eager call by Fukuoka’s female
citizens for higher education and corresponding vocational opportunities at the dawn of democracy. The university
was thus founded in 1923 as Japan’s third public educational institute for women (the two preceding ones are national,
while FWU is prefectural). In 2023 we celebrated our 100th anniversary and established two Research Centers
("Leadership" and "Food Study") to accelerate our academic activities and to make further contributions to society.
While being proud of this background, we have been constantly adapting ourselves to the contemporary milieus and
social needs as a beacon in the field of women’s education. The most drastic of these developments came with our 2011
reforms. Under the traditional motto of "Developing Female Leaders for the Next Generation", FWU was transformed
into a brand new institution with a new emphasis on our four principal objectives: encourage critical thinking through
practice, enhance communicative abilities, unify arts and sciences, and cultivate internationalization.
With the positive evaluation of our collaborative activities among students, faculty and support staff, FWU has now
been placed among Japan’s top three women’s universities in the Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings.
If you want to benefit from our reforms and goals, please come and join our academic guild and experience the
discourse developed around the campus as well as in the classroom. Live together in the International House
(NADESHIKO), singing the college song in chorus and enjoy cultural exchange with your international friends. Above
all, please be assured that, during your time at FWU, we are prepared to assist and support you in any way that wecan.Tsuyoshi Mukai, M.Ed.
Board Chairman and President
Educating the next generation of female leaders
We give women the wide-ranging knowledge, sound judgment, and flexible
thinking needed to help create a better society in Japan and around the world.
We create a society where women with vision can play leading roles in world
affairs.
◆だいやまーく
◆だいやまーく
We support the development of women who act with initiative and global
sensibilities.
We produce graduates who will be key actors in promoting scholarship,
culture, and life and peace in local communities.
◆だいやまーく
◆だいやまーく
Our Motto
Our Principles
Our Mission The emblem consists of a star expressing
brilliant achievements, an octagonal
bronze mirror symbolizing knowledge
and virtue, and a white gillyflower
signifying women’s virtue.
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Distinctive Features of Our Education
FWU COMPASS
♦ "Kansei" Education
Our students are able to cultivate their intelligence and sensibility through studying languages, history, culture,
environmental science, literature, international relations, food science, arts, the human mind, leadership, and
humanities in theory and practice, provided by our "Kansei" program. With the improvement of intelligence,
sensibility, creativity and expressiveness, our students experience a revolution of thinking and behavior.
♦ Integrated Arts and Science Education
We provide our students with creative and diverse learning opportunities transcending traditional disciplinary
boundaries by integrating a wide range of disciplines in the arts and science. It enables our students to opt for
minor subjects in addition to major subjects. Under our flexible educational framework, they are able to gain
expertise in multiple fields of study and the ability to think in a pluralistic and integrated manner.
♦ Tradition and History
FWU’s educational policy has been constantly evolving since the establishment of the university in 1923.
Our distinctive education has been producing graduates who contribute to society, act as a catalyst in the
present world, and create value that can be passed on to the next generation. We will celebrate our centennial
anniversary in 2023 and are very proud of the contribution and achievements of our13,000 plus graduates over
the last 100 years.
People Humanity
♦ Experiential Learning
FWU is organizing various experiential learning programs on- and off-campus. These learning programs are
designed to provide our students with a more hands-on approach to learning that enhances practical skills and
can help to resolve various practical issues related to their own lives and the lives of others, as well as local,
national and international society.
♦ Education in the Dormitory
All FWU students live on campus for their first year, while students from overseas stay in residence for
four years. This arrangement allows our students to enjoy the opportunities to communicate in foreign
languages and exposes them to diverse values and ways of thinking. Living in the dormitory provides a
valuable educational experience to our students that develops their independence and ability to form strong
relationships with other dormitory residents, as well as cultivating cross-cultural understanding.
♦ Small Class Sizes
Most of our classes are small-sized. Focusing on the benefit of small classes, we provide our students with a
productive learning environment that deepens learning based on a mutual understanding between teachers
and students. Students are able to develop practical communication skills and skills to proactively resolve
various issues through discussion with a teacher, group discussion, and delivering presentations. In addition,
students’ learning is supported by a first-year seminar, an academic advisor system, and learning portfolio that
is used to visualize and monitor each student’s individual learning outcomes.
Change Independence
♦ Study Abroad Experience
We provide our students with a wide range of long- and short-term study abroad programs in collaboration
with overseas partners aimed at developing a students’ global awareness. About 80% of our students
participate in such programs prior to their graduation.
♦ Communication in Foreign Languages
The Academic English Program, the English Village Program, a shared dormitory for international and Japanese
students, and other programs are offered to develop international communication skills and competence
amongst all of our students.
♦ Quarter System
The quarter system improves learning efficiency through an intensive twice-per-week teaching format. It can
increase the flexibility of the academic calendar and encourages students to study abroad or participate in an
internship program during one quarter.
World International - mindedness
FWU COMPASS indicates the purpose, system, and methods of our undergraduate
education based on the significance of establishing the International College of Arts and
Sciences. "Developing people who can change the world" is a condensed expression of
the College's educational philosophy. "People = humanity" is supported by the "World =
international-mindedness" and "Change = independence". At the center of our education
is the philosophy and method of "interdisciplinary education".
Developing Who Can Help the
People Change World
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Environmental Science
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the
characteristics of chemical substances in the environment and
the ability to chemically evaluate and analyze environmental
problems. Potential career fields include chemical analysis
(companies that require environmental measurement or pollution
prevention management; companies that conduct environmental
analysis) and environmental analysis (wastewater treatment
companies, etc.)
Environmental Substances
This course examines the effects on the eco-system and human
health of environmental changes stemming from the composition
and function of living organisms and human activity. Career paths
include work in fields that require biotechnology skills, such as
agriculture, food processing or pharmaceuticals, or in the field of
environmental conservation (companies involved in greening and
Environmental Impact Assessments).
Life and Environment
The course focuses on the interaction of people’s lifestyles
with social and natural environments in Japan and overseas.
Potential career paths include the environmental systems field
(companies involved in eco-system development, comprehensive
environmental assessments, or consulting; energy- and recycling-
related businesses), and the field of living environment design
(companies involved in air conditioning, lighting, and living spaces)
Lifestyle and the Environment
Students develop the analytical skills needed to propose
environmental policies both in Japan and overseas, as well as the
ability to think comprehensively and to analyze environmental
issues from an economics perspective. Career possibilities
include the fields of environmental policy (for national or regional
governments, businesses, and other organizations that require
environmental certificates such as ISO), planning (corporate
planning divisions) and environment-related businesses or foreign
and domestic NPOs and NGOs.
International Environmental Policies
International Liberal Arts
This course aims to educate students who can communicate
Japanese culture from a perspective that values diversity and
understands the globalizing world. A broad range of classes on
Japanese culture and history are offered, along with specialized
courses on Japanese literature, language and language education.
Future career paths include jobs in the media, cultural exchange
organizations, and Japanese language teaching.
Japanese Language and Culture
The globalized society in which we live is characterized by
numerous cross-border issues related to the environment,
conflicts, poverty, terrorism, refugees, and development.
Focusing on these issues, students learn about the theory and
history of international relations, as well as conflict resolution
methods and practice, which hold the key to finding solutions.
Career opportunities include roles in international organizations,
government bodies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
cultural exchange organizations, NPOs and NGOs, international
corporations and the media.
International Relations
This course broadly surveys the literature, languages, philosophy and history of Europe and North America, particularly the U.S., Britain,
France and Germany, regions that have strongly influenced today’s global democratic society. Students cultivate the analytical and
intellectual strengths needed to get a multi-faceted cultural understanding of the principles that drive modern international society. By
learning about North American and European societies, they gain a comparative perspective on Japan. The course fosters people with
pluralistic views and advanced communication skills who can be key actors in international society. Career opportunities include work in
international institutions and corporations, international departments in public and private organizations, the media, travel and tourism,
and English language teaching.
European and North American Languages and Cultures
In addition to providing basic knowledge of international society
and culture, the course examines Japanese and foreign economic
systems, economic relations and organizational management.
Students develop competencies in international economic
negotiations and corporate management. Potential careers
include work in trading companies that do business with Japan or
economic exchange organizations.
International Economics and Management
Students study the languages, cultures, laws, politics, societies,
and economics of East Asia, comprising Japan, China, Korea,
Taiwan, and Southeast Asian countries, to gain a comprehensive,
multi-faceted understanding of this dynamic region. Applying
the skills and knowledge they have acquired, students strive
to promote intra-regional exchange and the development
and security of the East Asian region. Career opportunities
include roles in international organizations, cultural exchange
organizations, NPOs and NGOs, and international corporations.
East Asian Research
Graduates are eligible for the following certifications
●くろまる First Class High School Teacher’s License (Japanese) ●くろまる First Class High School Teacher’s License (English)
●くろまる First Class Junior High School Teacher’s License (Japanese) ●くろまる First Class Junior High School Teacher’s License (English)
●くろまる Teacher-Librarian Qualification
Food and Health Sciences
The major changes transforming our society are accompanied by challenges with regard to diet and nutritional problems in various parts
of the world.
We need people who can deal with the domestic issues of food safety and dependence on foreign supply, as well as international issues
such as food shortages in developing countries. The objective of the course is to give students the skills and expertise needed to help
solve these issues. In addition to acquiring relevant knowledge of environmental science and international society, students have the
opportunity to take the registered dietitian examination, enabling them to begin a professional career immediately upon graduation.
Graduates are eligible for the following certifications
●くろまる Eligibility to take national examination for National Registered Dietitians (RD) ●くろまる Dietitian License (English)
●くろまる First Class Nutrition Teacher’s License ●くろまる Food Sanitation Supervisor (Appointment qualification)
●くろまる Food Sanitation Inspector (Appointment qualification)
Graduates are eligible for the following certifications
●くろまる First Class Junior High School Teacher’s License (Science)
●くろまる First Class High School Teacher’s License (Science)
●くろまる Teacher-Librarian License
Eligibility to take Second Class Registered Architect (Kenchikushi) Examination (Eligibility is scheduled to be available for students entering in the 2018
academic year.)
International College of Arts and Sciences
06 0707Graduate Schools
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers
two areas of specialization, "Language and Culture" and "Social
Sciences." The master’s program aims to cultivate high-level
professionals with the specialized knowledge and practical skills
required in today’s globalizing world, where local culture, society,
economics, and law closely influence each other.
The program contributes to the development of "health and
environmental sciences" aimed at "creating a healthier society in
harmony with the environment" from the perspective of health
science and environmental science, and the natural sciences that
underlie them. It does so by integrating the disciplines of health
science, home economics, physical science, engineering, and
social science. To that end, the program has established areas of
specialization in Natural Sciences and Environment, Nutrition and
Health Sciences, and Environmental Management, based on an
educational philosophy of nurturing highly creative graduates with
advanced knowledge and research skills.
■しかく Specialization in Health and Environmental Sciences
Three areas of specialization are offered: Natural Sciences and
Environment, Nutrition and Health Sciences, and Environmental
Management.
The program produces graduates who understand the specialized
knowledge and technologies involved in "creating a healthier
society in harmony with the environment," and who have acquired
the competencies required to engage in innovative and pioneering
research. Those who complete the program are expected to
pursue paths where they can play key roles as internationally
minded professionals equipped with practical skills.
The doctoral program cultivates high-level professionals with the specialized knowledge and practical skills required in today’s globalizing
world, where local culture, society, economics, and law closely influence each other.
Graduates of the program are eligible for the
following certifications:
●くろまる 
Junior High School Specialized Teacher’s License (Japanese),
High School Specialized Teacher’s License (Japanese)
●くろまる 
Junior High School Specialized Teacher’s License (English),
High School Specialized Teacher’s License (English)
Graduates of the program are eligible for the
following certifications:
●くろまる 
Specialization in Natural Sciences and Environment: Junior High
School Specialized Teacher’s License (Science), High School
Specialized Teacher’s License (Science)
●くろまる 
Specialization in Nutrition and Health Sciences: Specialized
Teacher’s License in Nutrition
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Health and Environmental Sciences
■しかく Specialization in Language and Culture
Two courses are offered: "Japanese Language and Culture", and
"Language and Culture in the English-speaking World."
Students acquire a deep understanding of the body of linguistic
and cultural knowledge accumulated in Japan and in English-
speaking regions, and a critical research approach enabling them
to reconstruct that knowledge from a global perspective.
■しかく Specialization in Social Sciences
Two courses are offered: "International Industrial Society" and
"International Relations."
The courses nurture high-level professionals who can elucidate wide-
ranging and diverse phenomena of international society from economic
and political perspectives in ways that have real-world applications.
■しかく Specialization in Social Sciences
Graduate profile1) Highly creative educators and researchers who can be leaders in political and economic fields in Japan and overseas.2) Practitioners who possess deep insight and advanced political and economic expertise, who can play active roles and offer new
solutions in international society.
■しかく Specialization in Language and Culture
Graduate profile1) Outstanding educators and researchers who can be leaders in literary, cultural and linguistic fields in Japan and in English-speaking
regions.2) People with insight and multicultural understanding along with superlative linguistic skills who can play active roles in Japan and
overseas.
Master’s (Literature, Social Science)
Master’s (Health and Environmental Sciences)
Ph.D. (Literature, Social Sciences)
■しかく Specialization in Health and Environmental Sciences
Graduate profile
The program encourages far-reaching viewpoints and cultivates
problem-solving abilities, while providing research guidance, with
the aim of nurturing graduates who can carry out independent
research, comprehensively evaluate the results, and take the lead
in creating interdisciplinary fields. Our goal is to foster women
who will be at the forefront of their research fields, equipped
with the wide range of knowledge and skills needed to conduct
interdisciplinary research, and who will be core professionals in
various social spheres.
Ph.D. (Health and Environmental Sciences)
FWU opened its Graduate School (master’s program) in April 2015 in order to fulfill its educational philosophy of producing
female leaders for society by giving students the opportunity to hone the skills developed in undergraduate studies and acquire
a higher level of expertise. Doctoral programs based on the areas of specialization in the master’s programs were established in
April 2017 with a view to cultivating experts with wide-ranging experience and global perspectives who can play leading roles in
Japan and overseas.
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Indonesia
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
India
Philippines
BelgiumU.K.Iceland
Australia
Poland
China
South Korea
U.S.A.
Canada
Germany
Romania
Croatia
Fukuoka Women’s
University
FWU promotes international partnerships with overseas universities throughout the world in order to nurture
globally active young women with diverse points of view and ideas. The International Center of FWU has played
a key role in developing a number of programs to promote international partnerships and enhance international
opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
Overseas Partners :
32 universities in 20 countries/regions around the world
The Consortium of Asian Universities in Fukuoka (CAUFUK)
The Consortium of Asian Universities in Fukuoka (CAUFUK)
was established in 2011 in collaboration with leading partner
universities in Asia. After discussion among senior level
administrators from partner universities in July 2011, CAUFUK
was formally inaugurated at a signing ceremony in November.
Joint research projects were launched under the themes of
"Environmental Problems in Asia," "Nutrition Management
in Food Safety and Times of Crisis" and "The Role of Asian
Women in a Sustainable Future." In November 2014, 54
researchers and staff from 12 universities in seven countries
gathered to announce achievements related to the research
in Fukuoka. Eleven universities from six Asian countries
participated in the announcement.
The Consortium of ASEAN-EU-Fukuoka Universities (CASEUF)
The Consortium of ASEAN-EU-Fukuoka Universities, launched in 2016, is FWU’s strategic global initiative to
expand its research network with leading universities in ASEAN and the EU. Focusing on research collaboration,
CASEUF will implement various projects including joint educational programs to encourage student mobility
among member universities and staff training programs to create personal connections between administrators.
Through these projects, CASEUF will enhance people-to-people exchange and forge a strong academic network
encompassing all members of the university community.
International Collaboration
Canada•University of Prince Edward
Island
North AmericaAsiaChina•Tongji University, College of
Foreign Languages and Women's
College
•Dalian University
India•University of Delhi, Lady Shri Ram
College for Women
Indonesia
•Gadjah Mada University
•IPB University
Malaysia•University of Malaya•University of Putra Malaysia
Philippines
•Ateneo de Manila University
South Korea
•Ewha Womans University•Pusan University of Foreign
Studies•Dong-A University•Seoul National University, College
of Human Ecology
Sri Lanka
•University of Peradeniya
Taiwan
•Tamkang University
•National Dong Hwa University
Thailand
•Chulalongkorn University
•Thammasat University•Mahidol University
Vietnam•Vietnam National University,
Hanoi
Europe
Belgium
•University of Leuven
Croatia
•Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Germany
•University of Munich U.K.•The University of Manchester,
Faculty of Humanities•Keele University
Poland•University of Warsaw, Faculty of
Geography and Regional Studies
U.S.A.•Spelman College•University of Hawai'i West O'ahu•University of Georgia
As of April 1, 2024
Iceland
•University of Iceland
Romania•West University of Timisoara
For more about our international programs, please visit:
http://www.fwu.ac.jp/international/
Oceania
Australia
•Federation University
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International Programs
Exchange Programs
Exchange programs with our partner universities offer
students study-abroad opportunities ranging from six-
months to one year. A maximum of 30 credits earned at
partner institutions may be transferred to meet graduation
requirements at FWU, subject to approval. Students who pay
tuition at FWU do not have to pay fees at partner universities,
so the only costs involved are round-trip airfare and living
expenses, which in many cases are lower than in Fukuoka.
In general, a TOEFL (PBT) score of 500 to 550 or higher is
required.
Summer Study Programs
CASEUF Summer Program
http://www.fwu.ac.jp/international/wjc.html#caseuf
The CASEUF Summer Program is designed to provide students
from the CASEUF member institutions with an introduction
to contemporary issues in ASEAN, EU, and Japan, and an
opportunity to think about relationships among those regions
in the global era. The Program is held early in August with
more than 30 students participating (20 from ASEAN and EU;
10 from FWU).EATAsian Food Culture Program
http://www.fwu.ac.jp/international/wjc.html#eat
EAT is a joint summer program organized by Ewha Womans
University, Mahidol University, and FWU. In the two-week
program, students from the three universities reflect broadly
on Asian food cultures, while exploring traditional and
modern Asian cuisine and culture through field trips and
special lectures all taught in English in Thailand, South Korea,
and Japan.
Language and Culture Programs
A variety of short-term language and cultural training
programs are held at official partner universities in spring
and summer. Programs include opportunities to meet local
students and community residents, enabling participants
to learn about the culture as well as the language. Students
attend a study program of 30 or more hours for two to five
weeks during an overseas stay. Completion of the program is
certified as an undergraduate credit.•Chinese language and culture program (Dong Hwa University)•Korean language and culture program (Pusan University of
Foreign Studies)
•Thai language and culture program (Mahidol University)•English language and social service program (Ateneo de Manila
University)
•French language and Belgian culture program (KU Leuven)
•German language and culture program (University of Munich)•English language and British culture program (University of
Manchester)•English language and Canadian culture program (University of
Prince Edward Island)•English language and American culture program (University of
California, Davis)•English language and New Zealand culture program (University
of Auckland)
Field Study Programs
This is an experiential learning opportunity in which students
develop their sociability, international understanding and
independence, while deepening their self-awareness, in the
process of working with community residents on various
projects overseas.
[Sri Lanka "Exploring Development" Program]
This program examines the history of international development
cooperation. Students formulate their own ideas on international
development cooperation in the context of globalization and
offer their own approaches.
[Food and Environment in the Globalized Society
(USA)]
A two-week summer program to study food and the environment
in the US. The program consists of language courses, lectures
and site visits. In the food program, students visit a hospital
and a retirement home to observe registered dietitians (RDs)
at work in the US and to learn from their expertise. A homestay
program allows students to experience a typical home diet. In
the environment program, students learn about environmental
problems and public efforts to solve them in the US, while
visiting a recycling facility, eco-village, organic farm, national park
and other sites.
[Asian Food Culture Program "EAT"]
A two-week summer program that takes a broad look at Asian
food cultures. This program is jointly organized by FWU, Mahidol
University, and Ewha Womans University. Students will study at
FWU for one week and at either of the two partner universities
for the second week. University students examine food culture in
Asia from a practical standpoint by visiting factories and cooking
in addition to attending lectures on food. All lectures are taught
in English.
English Village
The English Village is a project that provides FWU students
with a simulated study abroad experience. During this period,
students are strictly forbidden to speak Japanese, and must
use English only in daily life. International students in our
short-term study abroad program (WJC) serve as facilitators,
leading extracurricular activities, and trading their normal
roles as foreign students on campus for the role of tutor to
"study abroad students" coming from Japan. Without leaving
the country, participants share a simulated experience of
studying overseas by taking part in lectures, orienteering,
group games, etc., all conducted in English.
Outbound Inbound
Short-Term International ProgramWJCThe World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Program
http://www.fwu.ac.jp/international/wjc.html#wjc
Recognizing the importance of international education
in today’s world, FWU launched the World of Japanese
Contemporary Culture Program (WJC) in 2010 as a symbol
of the University’s international orientation. WJC is a short-
term study abroad program designed to provide a unique
educational experience focusing on Japanese culture, with
instruction in English. Students may attend the program
for one semester or for a full year. The curriculum for the
Fall Semester (September-February) focuses more on
Japanese contemporary culture, while the Spring Semester
(April-August) offers more subjects relating to Japanese
traditional culture. Japanese language classes are available
at various levels and students can take classes suited to their
proficiency.
Various excursions and events such as field-study trips,
special lectures by guest speakers, and symposia are
organized. The Japanese student buddy program called JD-
Mates will provide WJC students the support they need to
settle into life at Fukuoka Women’s University (FWU) and also
opportunities to socialize with FWU students.
FWU may offer scholarships to exchange students from
partner universities based on each university’s exchange
agreement.
To apply for WJC, you must be able to provide evidence of
your spoken and written command of the English language
(TOEFL-PBT score 500+). For the Japanese language and
Culture Course module, the level N2 of the Japanese
Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or above is required.
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International Friendship House Nadeshiko
A shared dormitory lets international and Japanese students experience everyday
life in a global setting. All students live in residence during their first year, and
international students stay in the dormitory for four years.•The dormitory provides an educational environment where Japanese and international students deepen their
understanding of other cultures while becoming well-rounded individuals and members of society.•Students help manage the dormitory as floor leaders and Nadeshiko Mates.
All students live in the International Friendship House Nadeshiko during their first year, and international students remain in the
dormitory for four years. Each apartment is typically shared by three Japanese and one international student in a communal living
arrangement that lets students develop strong relationship-building skills, understanding of other cultures, and proficiency in foreign
languages. Life in residence exposes students to diverse values and ways of thinking and offers exciting intercultural experiences every
day. International Friendship House Nadeshiko plays an important role in educating highly motivated and skilled women at FWU.
* Floor leaders: First-year students who help sort out problems, plan events, and maintain communications in the dormitory.
* Nadeshiko Mates: Students in their second year and above who provide support for daily life in residence.Fees•Regular Students- 15,000円 per month (includes 5,100円 room fee, 9,900円 utilities, internet connection fee, activities and
maintenance and cleaning fee, 6,300円 utilities, and internet connection fee)
- Paid-in-advance cleaning fee 16,500円
- Bedding can be rented for an additional fee upon request
•Exchange Students
- 9,900円 per month (all inclusive)
- Paid-in-advance cleaning fee 16,500円
- Bedding can be rented for an additional fee upon request
Capacity 340 (Four people per unit). 4DK (4 private bedrooms, shared eat-in kitchen, bathroom, toilet) x 85 units (6-floor building) Wings A-C
Floor area •Private bedroom approximately 10 m2
•Each unit approximately 82.40 m2
Facilities
•Private bedroom: Air-conditioner, desk (with light and bookshelf), chair, closet, bed (with storage space), internet access, balcony (clothesline and clips)
*Residents are requested to provide their own blankets, pillows and other bedding, but these may be rented for a fee.•Common area: (Shared by four people) Kitchen (IH stove, sink, refrigerator, IH rice cooker, microwave, electric hot pot, kettle, kitchen table, etc.), bathtub (with shower), air conditioner,
sink/vanity, toilet, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, umbrella stand, shoe cupboard, extension phone, etc.
•The dormitory also has a large tatami room, meeting rooms, common kitchen, shower room, laundry room, and other shared facilities.
Meals Students prepare their own meals. The student cafeteria is open weekdays from 11:30 to 19:00 (closed from 14:00 to 17:00). The student coop J Shop is open weekdays from 8:10 to 18:10.
Management
and Security
The security system includes auto-lock doors and card keys for the main entrance, security cameras and personnel.
Management staff are always on the premises.HallToilet
Eat-in kitchen
Private
bedroom1
(Approx.10m2)Private
bedroom 4
(Approx.10m2)Private
bedroom2
(Approx.10m2)Private
bedroom3
(Approx.10m2)Entrance
Bathtub
Balcony Balcony
Balcony Balcony
Sink/
vanity
Washing
machine
Window
EntranceHallWing A Wing B
Wing C
Wing D
Entrance124 56 73Exterior
Staff office Dining room
Laundry room
Common kitchen
Mail boxes
Layout
1 Eat-in kitchen Bright and open eat-in kitchen (approx.26m2) is fully equipped with large kitchen
area/sink, IH stove, and other amenities.
Roommates can enjoy preparing and
eating meals together.
2 Private bedroom There are four separate bedrooms, each
facing a balcony. The layout ensures that
students have private time for studying or
other activities.
3 Balcony Each of the four rooms has its own
balcony.
4 Bathtub
5 Sink/vanity The sink/vanity area has a large mirror
and wide countertop.
6 Four individual cabinets The detailed design features individual
cabinets and drawers for each resident.
7 Four shoe cupboards
Facilities and Layout
Layout of apartments and amenities provided
Dormitory Information
Management Staff
Management staff are on hand 24 hours a day, inspecting the dormitory both inside and out, distributing mail, greeting visitors, handling emergencies, arranging use of common
spaces and equipment, and checking on the whereabouts of residents.
Duties
•Distributing mail
•Confirming that students are in residence
•Managing student health
•Greeting parents and visitors
•Handling rental and distribution of bedding
•Dealing with equipment problems in the dormitory
•Moving in/moving out procedures
•Other dormitory matters
Nadeshiko Mates Nadeshiko Mates help plan dorm events and offer counseling and advice on student issues. Students in their second year or above can apply for these positions.
Dormitory
Education
Committee/Student
Support Team
Carries out overall management and operation of the residence, including educational programming and room assignments.
Students can consult freely with members of the team about any problems experienced on campus.
Health Office and
Student CounselingRoomA Student Counseling Room and Health Office are set up on campus to manage students’ mental and physical health. Students can use the facilities when they are depressed
or troubled by problems in their studies, personal lives or relationships.
Security Office Security guards are on duty 24 hours a day at the Security Office in front of the university’s main entrance.
Dormitory Management
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■しかく Exchange ■しかく Short-term
■しかく China (38)
■しかく South Korea (36)
■しかく Taiwan (2)
■しかく Malaysia (2)
■しかく Thailand (5)
■しかく Vietnam (11)
■しかく Belgium (3)
■しかく Croatia (2)
■しかく Germany (2)
■しかく Iceland (1)
■しかく Poland (1)
■しかく U.K. (1)
■しかく Serbia (1)
Total (105)
Facts and Figures
Graduate Schools Programs 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
Graduate School of
Humanities and Social
Sciences
Master's Program in Language and Culture 4 6 0 10
Doctoral Program in Language and Culture 0 1 4 5
Master's Program in Social Sciences 6 3 0 9
Doctoral Program in Social Sciences 2 0 2 4
Total 12 10 6 28
Graduate School of
Health and Environmental
Sciences
Master's Program in Health and Environmental Sciences 8 12 0 20
Doctoral Program in Health and Environmental Sciences 3 1 4 8
Total 11 13 4 28
Graduate Schools
Department 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Total
Intenational Liberal Arts 133 137 152 158 580
Environmental Sciences 77 69 72 75 293
Food and Heath Sciences 37 36 37 36 146
Total 247 242 261 269 1,019
International College of Arts and Sciences
Enrollment As of May 1, 2023
Students
from Fukuoka
Prefecture
Students from
outside the
prefecture
Admission Fee 282,000 Yen 520,000 Yen
Tuition (Tuition for
the 1st Half)
535,800 Yen
(267,900 Yen)
535,800 Yen
(267,900 Yen)
Total 817,800 Yen 1,055,800 Yen
Supporters Association Fee
(Initial Fee)
40,000 Yen
Supporters Association Fee
(Annual Fee)
10,000 Yen
Insurance (4 year period)
4,010 Yen (International Liberay Arts and
Environmental Sciences)
4,080 Yen (Food and Health Sciences)
Dormitory Fee (1st year only) 194,300 Yen
Students' Union Membership Fee
(4 year period)
15,000 Yen
Admission Fee and Tuition Other Fees
Tuition and Fees
Academic Staff Administrative Staff
Professors
Associate
Professors
Lecturers
Assistant
Professors
Research
Associates
Total Permanent Fixed-term Total
33 (5) 31 (3) 13 (6) 4 (1) 6 (0) 87 (15) 31 (1) 38 (1) 69 (2)
Academic and Administrative Staff As of May 1, 2023
Numbers of included foreign employees in parentheses
Administrative Organization
FWU in the THE Japan University Rankings 2023
Student Demographics (As of May 1, 2023)
Outbound
Students
Exchange Programs and
Short-term Programs
(1-4 weeks)
International9%Japanese91%Undergraduate (1,019)90%Non-degree (53)5%Total
1,128
Total105Graduate (56)5%International Students
Language Education Center
International Liberal Arts
Common Curriculum
Environmental Science
Food and Health Sciences
International College of
Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate
Schools
Humanities and Social Sciences
Health and Environmental Sciences
Graduate
Schools
Dean of Library
Vice Board
Chairman
Board Chairman
Administrative Management Center
Library
President
Secretary General
Centenary Office
Center for Strategic Planning
Center for Teaching and Learning
Admission Center
Educational Planning Center
International Center
IR and ICT Center
Women's Leadership Center
Student Support Center
Regional Liaison Center
Food Study Center
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
<Board of Trustees>
Board Chairman
Vice Board Chairman
Trustees (5)
Auditors (2)45thOverall10thInternational Outlook2ndWomen’s Universities
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Main Gate
South Gate
Vehicle Gate
‘Nadeshiko’ International
Friendship House Main Building
Lecture Building
Security Of ce
Activity Club House
Assembly Hall
Research Building A
Research Building B
Regional Liaison Center
Sports Cube
Ground
Library &
Art Gallery
International Center
Campus
Assembly Hall
Regional Liaison Center Main Gate Research Building & Roof Garden Ground
Art Gallery
JR Kagoshima Main Line: Approx. 38 minutes (Limited Express), Approx. 58 minutes (Rapid)
Shinkansen (Nozomi) via Hakata Station: Approx. 26 minutes
JR "Hakata"
Station
JR Kagoshima
Main Line
"Kashii"
Station
Approx.
15 minuteWalkSubway
"Tenjin"
Station
Approx. 12 minutes
Subway Hakozaki Line
Nishitetsu
Kaizuka Line
Subway
Hakozaki Line
"Kaizuka"
Station
Approx. 14 min.
Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line
Nishitetsu
Kaizuka Line
"Kashiikaen-mae" Station
Approx.
10 minutesWalkApprox. 9 minutes
Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line
Nishitetsu
Kaizuka Line
"Nishitetsu Kashii" Station
Approx.
12 minutesWalkNishitetsu Bus
"Tenjin
Yubinkyoku-
mae (18)"
Bus Stop
Approx. 33 minutes
Nishitetsu Bus (21, 26, 23) via Kashii, Najima, and Showa-dori
Approx. 15 minutes
Nishitetsu Bus (21A, 26A) via Fukuoka Urban Expressway Route 1
Nishitetsu Bus
"Fukuoka
Joshidai-mae"
Bus Stop
Approx
1 minuteWalkFukuoka
Women’s
University
*The time required is for daytime normal service. It does not include transfer or waiting times.
Access
Approx. 11 minutes
Subway Airport Line
Approx. 7 minutes (Rapid), Approx. 10 minutes (Local)
JR Kagoshima Main Line
JR "Kokura"
Station
Subway
"Fukuoka
Airport"
Station
Approx. 5 minutes
Subway Airport Line
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