OpenFieldBachelor of Human Welfare in Psychiatric Healthcare & Social Work Licensure
Accredited social work degree qualifying graduates for national examinations as Certified Social Workers (Shakai Fukushishi) and Psychiatric Social Workers in Japan.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma with good general academic standing
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 recommended for national welfare licensing examinations
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal essay on public health commitment and high school transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- One character or academic reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Japanese National Social Welfare Student Loan Fund with full tuition cancellation upon qualifying practice
- Application fee
- ¥10,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥850,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo University of Communication documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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