Ochanomizu University (Ocha / お茶の水女子大学)
Ochanomizu University (Ocha / お茶の水女子大学) is a public institution in Tokyo, Japan, accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, 文部科学省 Monbu-Kagaku-shō) — established 2001 (succeeding the Ministry of Education / Monbushō dating to 1871 Meiji-era Imperial establishment). Apex regulator for Japanese HEIs: chartering, funding (national universities), quality oversight. Japanese HE classifications: KOKURITSU DAIGAKU (国立大学, National Universities) — 86 institutions including the 7 former Imperial Universities; KORITSU DAIGAKU (公立大学, Public Universities) — 90+ prefectural or municipal; SHIRITSU DAIGAKU (私立大学, Private Universities) — 600+ institutions making up majority of Japanese HE enrollment. Plus parallel: SHIRITSU TANKI DAIGAKU (junior colleges, 2-year), KOSEN (technical colleges, 5-year), and SENMON GAKKO (specialised vocational schools). National universities became INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS 2004 (大学法人化) — reform increasing autonomy but reducing state subsidies. Quality assurance via three MEXT-recognised independent accreditation bodies: JUAA (Japan University Accreditation Association, 1947 — oldest), NIAD-QE (2004), JIHEE (2004). Plus specialised programme accreditation: JABEE (engineering), JIIME (medical). NIRF-equivalent rankings: THE Japan University Rankings + Toyo Keizai rankings + national system performance reviews.. Primary language: Japanese (national language; HE primary medium) + English for international programmes. AlmiStudy lists 8 canonical subject areas, all verified against Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, 文部科学省 Monbu-Kagaku-shō) — established 2001 (succeeding the Ministry of Education / Monbushō dating to 1871 Meiji-era Imperial establishment). Apex regulator for Japanese HEIs: chartering, funding (national universities), quality oversight. Japanese HE classifications: KOKURITSU DAIGAKU (国立大学, National Universities) — 86 institutions including the 7 former Imperial Universities; KORITSU DAIGAKU (公立大学, Public Universities) — 90+ prefectural or municipal; SHIRITSU DAIGAKU (私立大学, Private Universities) — 600+ institutions making up majority of Japanese HE enrollment. Plus parallel: SHIRITSU TANKI DAIGAKU (junior colleges, 2-year), KOSEN (technical colleges, 5-year), and SENMON GAKKO (specialised vocational schools). National universities became INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS 2004 (大学法人化) — reform increasing autonomy but reducing state subsidies. Quality assurance via three MEXT-recognised independent accreditation bodies: JUAA (Japan University Accreditation Association, 1947 — oldest), NIAD-QE (2004), JIHEE (2004). Plus specialised programme accreditation: JABEE (engineering), JIIME (medical). NIRF-equivalent rankings: THE Japan University Rankings + Toyo Keizai rankings + national system performance reviews..
- Country
- Japan (JP)
- City
- Tokyo
- Control
- public
- Language
- Japanese (national language; HE primary medium) + English for international programmes
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, 文部科学省 Monbu-Kagaku-shō) — established 2001 (succeeding the Ministry of Education / Monbushō dating to 1871 Meiji-era Imperial establishment). Apex regulator for Japanese HEIs: chartering, funding (national universities), quality oversight. Japanese HE classifications: KOKURITSU DAIGAKU (国立大学, National Universities) — 86 institutions including the 7 former Imperial Universities; KORITSU DAIGAKU (公立大学, Public Universities) — 90+ prefectural or municipal; SHIRITSU DAIGAKU (私立大学, Private Universities) — 600+ institutions making up majority of Japanese HE enrollment. Plus parallel: SHIRITSU TANKI DAIGAKU (junior colleges, 2-year), KOSEN (technical colleges, 5-year), and SENMON GAKKO (specialised vocational schools). National universities became INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS 2004 (大学法人化) — reform increasing autonomy but reducing state subsidies. Quality assurance via three MEXT-recognised independent accreditation bodies: JUAA (Japan University Accreditation Association, 1947 — oldest), NIAD-QE (2004), JIHEE (2004). Plus specialised programme accreditation: JABEE (engineering), JIIME (medical). NIRF-equivalent rankings: THE Japan University Rankings + Toyo Keizai rankings + national system performance reviews.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.
- Source
- Ochanomizu University (Ocha / お茶の水女子大学) — MEXT + institutional verification (Day 15) · tier: tier_2_directory
- Website
- https://www.ocha.ac.jp/en/
Subjects offered
Show all 9 listed subjects (raw)
Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Education · Languages & Linguistics
Founded 1875 (chartered as Tokyo Women's Normal School — JAPAN'S FIRST government women's higher education institution; renamed Ochanomizu University 1949 post-WW2). JAPAN'S OLDEST national women's university and PIONEER of Japanese women's higher education. Founded 1 February 1875 as TOKYO WOMEN'S NORMAL SCHOOL by Meiji government — Japan's FIRST government women's higher education institution. Reorganised as Ochanomizu Joshi Daigaku 1949 post-WW2. 'Ochanomizu' = 'tea water' after the Ochanomizu area of Tokyo where original campus was located. ~3,000+ women students. 3 faculties: Letters and Education, Sciences, Human Life and Environmental Sciences. Highly selective.
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