Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing

What Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing does

Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing is a private Japanese nursing university established in 1986 as part of the Japanese Red Cross Society network, with a documented nursing education heritage tracing to 1890. The institution operates two campuses—the Hiroo Campus in central Tokyo (Hiroo 4-1-3, Shibuya-ku) and the Omiya Campus in Saitama City (opened April 2020)—delivering undergraduate nursing programs leading to national nursing, public health nurse, and midwife qualifications, alongside master's and doctoral programs through the Graduate School of Nursing Science. Its primary customers are prospective nursing students (high school graduates and transfer students), registered nurses seeking graduate specialization, working healthcare professionals pursuing continuing education, and local community members engaging through public lectures and disaster prevention programs.

The institution's core product structure comprises three academic programs (Nursing Faculty at Hiroo, Saitama Nursing Faculty at Omiya, and the Graduate School of Nursing Science) supported by the Glexa Learning Management System for hybrid and online course delivery. Specialized facilities include the Disaster Nursing Research Institute, the Nursing History Research Room (archiving materials dating to 1890), the International Exchange Center, and the Regional Partnership Frontier Center. Notable programmatic differentiators include international health midwifery practicums in Cambodia and Indonesia, student exchange agreements with Swedish Red Cross University and La Source University (France), and the COSMOS Musashino Regional Disaster Prevention Network. As of March 2026, the Hiroo Campus has produced 4,076 graduates across 37 classes, and the Saitama Faculty has produced 257 graduates across 3 classes.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and enrollment fees from undergraduate and graduate students, supplemented by fees from public lectures, disaster prevention seminars, practice instructor training, and continuing education programs delivered through the Regional Partnership Frontier Center, plus donations from supporters. The university distributes its educational services through direct enrollment at its two domestic campuses and through international exchange agreements, while clinical training leverages the Japanese Red Cross Society's network of 92 hospitals nationwide as both the primary clinical rotation site and the dominant graduate employment pipeline.

Name

Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing

Legal name

学校法人日本赤十字学園 (Japanese Red Cross Gakuen)

Website

https://redcross.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing is a private Tokyo-area university operating Hiroo and Omiya campuses, offering undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. It serves prospective nursing students seeking national qualifications, leveraging the Japanese Red Cross hospital network for clinical training and graduate employment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Higher education
• Nursing research
• Disaster nursing
• Healthcare training

Headquarters

HQ city

Shibuya, Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by undergraduate and graduate nursing students. The university also generates revenue through public lecture fees, practice instructor training seminar fees, and continuing education programs.
2. Public Programs and Seminars: Fees from public lectures, disaster prevention seminars, practice instructor training programs, and community education initiatives offered through the Regional Partnership Frontier Center.
3. Donations: The university accepts donations to support and enhance the learning environment for students, as indicated on the website's donor section.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing is a private nursing university that delivers undergraduate nursing education (Nursing Faculty at Hiroo Campus and Saitama Nursing Faculty at Omiya Campus) and graduate-level nursing research programs (master's and doctoral). It also offers continuing education programs including the Practice Instructor Training Program, public lectures, disaster prevention seminars through the Regional Partnership Frontier Center, and specialized international practicums in Cambodia and Indonesia.

Product overview

Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing is a nursing university with a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of three main educational programs (Nursing Faculty at Hiroo Campus, Saitama Nursing Faculty at Omiya Campus, and Graduate School), complemented by community engagement modules through the Regional Linkage and Frontier Center. The institution offers undergraduate nursing education leading to national examination qualifications, graduate research programs in specialized nursing fields, and continuing education through practice instructor training. Community service modules include disaster prevention networks (COSMOS), public lectures, teacher outreach programs (Teacher Marche), and alumni homecoming events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing Faculty (Hiroo Campus) (看護学部 広尾キャンパス) Undergraduate nursing program located at the Hiroo Campus in central Tokyo, surrounded by Red Cross-related facilities. Offers comprehensive nursing education leading to a Bachelor of Nursing degree and eligibility for national nursing and public health nurse examinations.
• Saitama Nursing Faculty (さいたま看護学部) Undergraduate nursing program opened in April 2020 at the Omiya Campus, providing nursing education with a curriculum emphasizing practical skills and regional healthcare needs.
• Graduate School of Nursing Science (大学院看護学研究科) Graduate-level nursing research programs offering master's and doctoral degrees, with specialized tracks in International Health Midwifery, Disaster Nursing, Psychiatric Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.
• International Health Midwifery Program (国際保健助産学専攻) Graduate program (master's course) focused on international midwifery practice, preparing students for careers in global maternal health and international cooperation through partnerships with Cambodian Red Cross and JICA.
• Regional Linkage and Frontier Center (地域連携・フロンティアセンター) Community engagement center integrating practice, education, and research. Offers continuing education, public lectures, disaster nursing programs, and community health initiatives. Houses specialized research groups on patient education, palliative care, and nursing history.
• Musashino Regional Disaster Prevention Network COSMOS (武蔵野地域防災活動ネットワークCOSMOS) Community-based disaster prevention seminar program established in collaboration with Musashino City, local fire/police departments, and community organizations. Conducts participatory seminars on disaster preparedness and evacuation support.
• Practice Instructor Training Program (実習指導者事業部) Approximately 7-month practical training instructor program combining lectures and exercises. Includes public lecture sessions open to healthcare professionals and interested community members, offered both in-person and online.
• Public Lectures (公開講座) Public lecture series open to community members covering health topics, wellness, and lifelong learning, including topics such as healthy aging, disaster preparedness, and community health.
• Teacher Marche (先生マルシェ) Community outreach program where university faculty share knowledge and expertise with local residents, healthcare professionals, and organizations. Offers lectures, training, and health consultations for Saitama City residents.
• Homecoming Day (ホームカミング・デー) Annual event for graduates and alumni to return to campus, share experiences, and continue learning. Includes sessions for both Nursing Faculty and Saitama Nursing Faculty graduates.

Quantifiable outcome

• National nursing examination pass rates supported by dedicated preparation programs including mock exams and intensive review courses
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Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shukugaku Yono Junior and Senior High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Agreement signed for high school-university collaboration program, establishing pathway for student progression from secondary to higher education in nursing.
• Musashino CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Comprehensive partnership agreement for regional cooperation, supporting community health initiatives, disaster prevention activities, and public health education in Musashino area.
• Cambodian Red Cross SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international health midwifery practicum in Cambodia. Students conduct field training at Cambodian Red Cross facilities, National Maternal and Child Health Center, and community health sites. The program includes visits to health centers, home visits, and observations of immunization and maternal health activities.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJICA supports international training programs, particularly in Cambodia where JICA Cambodia office collaborates on international health midwifery practicums. JICA overseas cooperation volunteers (青年海外協力隊) program connects graduates to international health assignments.
• Japanese Red Cross Society - International DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Japanese Red Cross Society's International Department supports and collaborates on overseas training programs and international aid activities, providing organizational backing for student international practicums.
• Indonesian Red Cross Society (Palang Merah Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international disaster nursing practicums in Indonesia. Students participate in community disaster preparedness programs in collaboration with Indonesian Red Cross at village-level CBAT (community disaster volunteer) programs, including mangrove reforestation and disaster simulation games (DIG).
• Japanese Red Cross Hospital Network (92 facilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training affiliations with the extensive Japanese Red Cross hospital network across Japan. These facilities serve as primary clinical practice sites for nursing students and represent the main employment destination for graduates.
• Swedish Red Cross UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program allowing students to study at Swedish Red Cross University, providing international nursing education exposure in a Scandinavian context.
• La Source University (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership with French nursing school La Source, offering students international experience in French healthcare and nursing education.
• Musashino Disaster Prevention CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement with Musashino City Disaster Prevention Council for joint disaster prevention education and community resilience programs. The university has received three commendations from Tokyo Fire Department Musashino Branch for disaster prevention contributions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International University of Health and Welfare: Private multi-campus Japanese university specializing in healthcare and welfare programs including nursing. Comparable in private status, multi-campus operating model, and broad health-sciences portfolio approach.
• The University of Tokyo (Faculty of Nursing): Japan's most prestigious national university with a Health Sciences and Nursing program. Represents the top of the competitive set for nursing applicants and shares the same graduate-level research orientation.
• Tokyo Medical and Dental University (Institute of Science Tokyo): Top-tier public medical university in Tokyo with a nursing program offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Competes for the same high-achieving applicants in the Tokyo metro area, with stronger research output and lower tuition.
• St. Luke's International University: Private Tokyo-based university focused on nursing and public health with international character, similar four-year and graduate programs and similar domestic tuition-driven model. Comparable in scale, private status, and Tokyo positioning to Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing.
• Chiba University School of Nursing: Public national university near Tokyo with undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Competes directly with JRCCN for applicants from the Greater Tokyo/Kanto region and serves a similar academic-level persona.
• Keio University Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care: Private Japanese university offering undergraduate and graduate nursing programs with a clinical and research focus. Competes with JRCCN for high-caliber applicants and shares the same target student persona seeking elite nursing credentials.

Regional players

• Osaka University (Division of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine): Major national university in western Japan with a leading nursing program. Comparable in academic scope and graduate research capabilities but operates in a different geography and does not directly compete in the Tokyo metro market.
• Tohoku University School of Health Sciences (Nursing): National university in northern Japan with a long-established nursing program. Comparable scale and academic profile, but geographically distant from JRCCN's Tokyo/Saitama base.
• Kyoto University (School of Nursing): Top national university with a graduate-level nursing program emphasizing research. Comparable academic positioning and graduate offerings but primarily serves western Japan.

Others

• Japanese Red Cross Society Medical Center: Flagship Red Cross-affiliated teaching hospital in Tokyo that hosts JRCCN clinical training and hires graduates. Closely tied to the institution via the Red Cross network partnership and represents a key downstream employer and training partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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