Japan · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Master of Social Welfare & Clinical Gerontology

Focuses on advanced social casework, elderly care systems in aging super-societies, psychiatric social work, and community welfare administration.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related field
English language proficiency: JLPT N1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Research proposal on eldercare community models or psychiatric support
Recommendation letters: One academic and one clinical supervisor reference

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Kyoto healthcare foundation training stipends
Application fee: ¥35,000 screening fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥760,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Hanazono University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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