Overview
Baika Women's University is a private women's university in the Osaka region with departments spanning information media, performing arts, international liberal arts, Japanese culture, psychology, food culture, nutrition, nursing and oral health science.
The graduate school offers master's programmes in clinical psychology, English and American literature, Japanese language and literature and oral health science, and a doctoral programme in children's literature. The university announced plans in October 2026 to establish two new departments in April 2028, a Department of International Japanese Culture within a Faculty of Cultural Expression and a Department of Food, Health and Wellness within a Faculty of Food, Health and Wellness.
Both names are provisional. Student life includes club activities, an annual university festival and seasonal events, and each department runs its own blog and open-campus sessions with short sample classes.
Prospective students can find open-campus dates on the university site.
Location & Contact
Baika Women's University's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
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Faculties & Divisions
Baika Women's University's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.
Baika Junior (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cooking and Catering
- Design
- English
- Fine Arts
- Handicrafts
- Japanese
Contemporary Human Studies (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Psychology
- Social Welfare
- Welfare and Protective Services
Cultural and Expression Studies (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- English
- Information Sciences
- Japanese
- Media Studies
Nursing (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Psychology and Children's Studies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
Graduate Studies (Graduate School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Clinical Psychology
- English
- Japanese
- Literature
- Welfare and Protective Services
Programs Offered
The full set of programmes Baika Women's University offers is searchable and grouped by level below.
14 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan
Bachelor's Degree 9 programmes
Master's Degree 4 programmes
How to apply to Baika Women's University
A short guide to applying to Baika Women's University — five steps.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Baika Women's University's 14 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Baika Women's University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Baika Women's University processes applications through www.baika.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 072-643-6221. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baika Women's University
Quick reference for Baika Women's University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
Where can I find Baika Women's University?
The institution is located in Ibaraki-shi, Japan.
What is Baika Women's University's control type?
Baika Women's University operates as a private institution.
Is Baika Women's University officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Japanese University Accreditation Association (JUAA).
How do I find Baika Women's University online?
The institution's website is www.baika.ac.jp.
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