Pragmatism. That's how real talent grows. Unique practical education, found nowhere else.
160
international
students*
from
13countries
and regions*
and more!
* Achievement of the 3 schools (Shuto Iko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen) at the end of March 2026.
IKO ISEN has a variety of support systems so that international students can have a safe and enjoyable school life. As a school, we provide full support not only for school life and study, but also for housing and daily life in Japan, employment at Japanese companies, and acquisition for VISA. At IKO ISEN we will do all we can do to help those who have the desire to learn.
首都医校・大阪医専・名古屋医専 2026年度TVCM 「100 PROMISE」篇
Save a life, together. The knowledge and skills required of each healthcare professional are becoming increasingly diverse. What is needed is not only to obtain national qualifications, but also to learn to be an authentic expert. The only “Team medical education” practiced in Japan with a wide range of occupations in the medical and welfare fields, from emergency to nursing and rehabilitation. Additionally we offer “4-year practical education"- the highest level of specialized education, and ""specialist education"" - directly connected to the medical field. Our university has an educational system that no other universities nor other vocational schools have, and we will help students develop the ready-to-use skills required by the coming era. Approximately 3,900 students are studying at SHUTO IKO, Osaka ISEN, and Nagoya ISEN. Graduates are highly rated for their practical skills and employment guidance they have received that reflect the needs of human resources in each industry.
For those who desire to get a job, the employment guidance instructors will give thorough individual guidance from resume writing to interview practice.
Thorough support for qualification acquisition strategies, which are powerful tools when looking for a job.
We also provide full support for finding employment in Japan, such as job hunting strategies and acquisition of your VISA.
Many other support programs and services are also available for international students.
Our school has been certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a vocational school that provides high-quality education for international students under the International Student Career Development Support Program.
Graduates of certified schools receive the same level of consideration as university graduates during the review process for work-related visa applications, providing an advantage when seeking employment in Japan.
To receive this certification, schools must satisfy rigorous requirements, including accreditation as a Professional Postsecondary Course, a stable institutional foundation, proven achievements in career education and employment support for international students, and an appropriate system for accepting international students. This certification is granted only to schools that consistently maintain high standards in education and institutional management.
Advanced Nursing/Advanced Nursing and Public Health/Advanced Physical Therapy/Physical Therapy※/Advanced Occupational Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Advanced Clinical Engineering/Practical Nursing I & II/Emergency Lifesaving/Dental Hygiene/Vision Training●/Speech and Hearing/Acupuncture and Moxibustion/Judo Therapy/Athletic Trainer▲/Sports Trainer◆/Certified Care Worker※/Medical Information Management●/Medical Secretary●/Midwife/Public Health Nurse●/Clinical Engineer※/Mental Health Social Worker/Certified Social Worker■
"※ Available only at SHUTO IKO/◆ Available only at OSAKA ISEN/● Available only at NAGOYA ISEN/▲ Available only at SHUTO IKO and OSAKA ISEN/■ Available only at SHUTO IKO and NAGOYA ISEN"
Upon graduation, you will obtain the title of "advanced diploma" / "diploma". It will be easier for you to re-enter and get a job in Japan.
Not limited to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Paris, we have prepared an environment that fosters the Immediate Workforce Ability to play active roles worldwide.
SHUTO IKO
2 minutes on foot from Shinjuku station (West Exit).
50 storeys above ground, Cocoon Tower general school building.
OSAKA ISEN
7 minutes on foot from Osaka Station.
10 storeys above ground and 1 storey below ground, OSAKA ISEN general school building.
NAGOYA ISEN
3 minutes on foot from Nagoya station.
36 storeys above ground, Spiral Towers general school building.
CREAPOLE (Paris Group School)
ESMOD (Paris Group School)
LIM College(New York Group School)
Our school has 11 offices around the world, including its group school in Paris and New York.
Each office supports global learning, from overseas research / training and support when studying abroad, to collaborations with companies and educational institutions overseas as well as admission consultation when enrolling directly from overseas.
The environment nurtures people. The latest facilities / equipment will help you truly develop your skills.
Longyi Huang
Physical Therapy Department
Igsan Jo
Occupational Therapy Department
Qiyan Huang
Physical Therapy Department
Fangzhu Chu
Clinical Engineering Department
Korea
Advanced Diploma Nursing Department
Yuhang Zhu
Occupational Therapy Department
What courses are offered?
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▼ Day Classes Faculty of Medical Care 4 - year Courses <Advanced Diploma> ※ You will receive an "Advanced Diploma" upon graduation, which is equivalent to a 4-year Japanese university qualification. Advanced Nursing Specialized Nurse Major Clinical Nursing Practice Major Department of Emergency and Disaster Nursing Department of International Nursing Independent Entrepreneurship Major Advanced Nursing and Health Health and Medical Major Disaster Medicine Major Infection Prevention & Preventive Healthcare Major Home Nursing Major Advanced Physical Therapy Advanced Technology Rehabilitation Major International Rehabilitation Major Sports Rehabilitation Major Independent Entrepreneurship Major Advanced Occupational Therapy Advanced Technology Rehabilitation Major Meaning of Life Support Major Child Rehabilitation Independent Entrepreneurship Major Advanced Clinical Engineering Clinical Medical Major Advanced Medical Device Major Faculty of Medical Care 3 - year Courses <Diploma> ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification. Practical Nursing I & II Certified Nurse Major Specified Nurse Major General Nursing Major Orthoptics Training (NI*) Vision Correction Major Visual Impairment Major Emergency Lifesaving International Emergency and Lifesaving Major Rescue / Disaster Emergency Major Dental Hygiene Aesthetic Dentistry Major Pediatric Dentistry Major Preventive Dentistry Major International Oral Hygiene Major Acupuncture Sports Acupuncture Major Cosmetology Acupuncture and Moxibustion Major Independent Practice Major Judo Therapy Sports Judo Therapy Major Aesthetic Correction Major Care Judo Therapy Major Independent Practice Major Athletic Trainer (OI*) Sports Team Trainer Major Personal Trainer Major Sports Management Major Health Information Management (NI*) Medical Information Management Major Medical Business Management Major Faculty of Medical Care 2 year course <Diploma> ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification. Speech and Hearing Child Development Major Feeding & Swallowing Care Major Cognitive Function Major Athletic Trainer (SI*) Sports Team Trainer Major Personal Trainer Major Sports Management Major Sports Trainer (OI*) Sports Instructor Major Kids Sports Major Sports Medical Major Medical Secretary (NI*) Medical Office Expert Major Medical Concierge Major Care and Welfare (SI*) Home Medical care / Long-term Care Major Child Welfare Major Life Rehabilitation Major Faculty of Medical Care 1-year Course Midwife Public Health Nurse (NI*) Clinical Engineering Special Course (SI*) Mental Health Social Worker Certified Social Worker (SI NI*) Day and Night-time Classes (SI*) Faculty of Medical Care 3 - year <Diploma> ※ You will receive a "Diploma" upon graduation, which is the equivalent a Japanese junior college qualification. Physical Therapy (SI*) Comprehensive Physical Therapy Major ※ Student VISA cannot be obtained by those attending Day and Night-time Classes. If you wish to enroll, please contact the Admissions Office. * SI: SHUTO IKO OI: OSAKA ISEN NI: NAGOYA ISEN
What are the features of the education at your institution?
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By interacting with and learning from each department, we will cultivate the ability to work together in the field. Additionally, by exchanging knowledge in each specialized field, we will be able to improve our own specialty and deepen our knowledge of each occupation. SHUTO IKO, OSAKA ISEN, and NAGOYA ISEN are schools help that develop the students’ practical and specialized abilities, and all departments that meet the application requirements, such as the length of the course, have been certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology from the first year of certification. This is surely due to the fact that the educational content itself, which has worked practically with the medical, welfare, and sports industries since its foundation, has been certified by the government as high-quality practical education.
I'm worried about being unable to keep up in class.
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There is nothing to be worry about. Our admissions screening process places an emphasis on the individual's motivation and dedication towards their goals. Passing this initial process ensures that you will be able to keep up with our classes. There is also a complete homeroom system all throughout the year where we will be able to closely provide support to each of our students. Please rest assured that we also offer individual supplementary classes. In addition, we have a dedicated team of guidance staff members to provide international students with assistance. Like-minded Japanese students will be there to assist as well. We also hold a special course to help improve your Japanese proficiency, where an N1-level langauge instructor will provide direction on preparing for the JLPT N1 examinations. Our unique learning environment allows you to not only acquire specialized knowledge and Japanese language skills, but also receive advice on daily life in Japan.
What kind of qualification can I obtain?
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Even among only Japanese national qualifications, the qualifications for paramedics, clinical engineering engineers, nurses, public health nurses, midwives, dental hygienists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, orthoptists, acupuncturists, Judo therapists, care workers, mental health care workers, social care workers, etc. can be obtained at the school. Additionally, various other public and private qualifications can be obtained with the university's unique plus license acquisition system. If you pass the national medical examination in Japan and obtain a qualification, foreigners with a job lined up can obtain a work VISA for "medical care" and "long-term care". Among the national qualifications that can be obtained at our school, the requirements for employment VISA for "medical care" and "long-term care" are as follows: Nurse, Midwife, Public Health Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Engineer, Orthoptist (NI), Certified Care Worker (SI) * SI: SHUTO IKO NI: NAGOYA ISEN
I would like to know more about the school.
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We will send you the latest information regarding IKO / ISEN for free. Click here to request our school brochures. ※ Overseas dispatch is not available.
I want to know the enrollment requirements.
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"Students who meet all of the following conditions in sections 1, 2, and 3 below, assuming that the intent of studying abroad is clear and have a strong desire to acquire knowledge and skills in their respective fields. 1. Those who have completed or are soon to complete a regular 12-year curriculum and will reach the age of 18 by the time of admission. ※ If your country's regular curriculum is less than 12 years, or if you will be under the age of 18 at the time of admission, please contact the Admissions Office. 2. Students who meet one of the following conditions for Japanese proficiency. ・ Students who have studied for over 6 months a Japanese language education institution accredited by the Ministry of Justice of Japan. ・ Students who have passed the N1 or N2 levels in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). ・ Students who have obtained 200 points or more in the Japanese language subjects from the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) (Total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and listening comprehension excluding description). ・ Students who got 400 points or more in the Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT). ・ Students who have obtained 525 points or more in the JPT Japanese Proficiency Test. ・ Students who have studied for over one year at elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, vocational colleges, junior colleges, universities, or graduate schools in Japan. ※ Please contact the Admissions Office if you do not have Japanese proficiency above but can fully understand the content of the class and have a status of residence that allows you to stay in Japan without any problems from admission to graduation." 3. Students who meet the admission qualifications of each department. ※ Admission qualifications vary depending on the department. Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
I would like to know how to enroll.
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● If the applicant resides in Japan Please contact the Admissions Office or visit the school directly to obtain the "International Student Admission Guidelines". ● If the applicant resides in his / her own country 〈other than Japan〉 We have two systems that allow admission by document screening without coming to Japan to take the examination*, and a system that asks a representative to apply for the application procedure. IKO/ISEN will apply for status of residence on your behalf. 1. Overseas special admission system This system accepts and selects applications directly from overseas for those who have passed the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) in the "Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)",or who have scored 400 or higher on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT), or who have scored 525 or higher on the JPT Japanese Proficiency Test*. 2. Admission system before arrival in Japan This system allows you to take the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)" exam and submit enrollment application materials before you arrive in Japan, based on your grades and document screening results*. The target persons are those who have obtained 200 points or more in Japanese subjects (total of reading comprehension, listening comprehension and listening comprehension excluding description). 3. Representative system Please ask a representative living in Japan to apply for you. We will contact the representative regarding the selection date. * Interviews will be conducted via the Internet. Please contact us via phone or E-mail. Admission consultations available every day. (10:00 - 20:00 JST, excluding Sundays, Japanese public holidays, and dates between 12/26 - 1/5.) SHUTO IKO:TEL. +81-3-3346-3000 E-mail:nyugaku.tokyo@iko.ac.jp OSAKA ISEN:TEL. +81-6-6452-0110 E-mail:nyugaku.osaka@iko.ac.jp NAGOYA ISEN:TEL. +81-52-582-3000 E-mail:nyugaku.nagoya@iko.ac.jp
I would like to visit the school.
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For those who would like to visit the school, please click on the link below. Visits available everyday, even online!(10:00 - 20:00 JST, excluding Sundays, Japanese public holidays, and dates between 12/26 - 1/5.)