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(1) Freshmen
Those who meet one of the following criteria may apply to the Faculty of Liberal Arts:
① Applicants who have graduated, or are expected to graduate, from a high school in Japan before entering Sophia University.
② Applicants who have completed, or are expected to complete, 12 years or more of formal education before entering Sophia University.
In addition to one of the above, applicants from foreign educational systems should meet the following criteria or should have taken the following examinations:
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| Education System | Qualification/Examination |
| U.S.A. | High School Diploma/GED |
| U.K. |
Applicants should have passed either (1) or (2): (1) GCE Advanced Level in at least two subjects (subjects not specified) (2) GCE Advanced Level in one subject and GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level) in at least two subjects for a total of 3 subjects (subjects not specified) |
| France | Baccalaureate Certificate Examination |
| Germany | Abitur Examination |
| Australia |
New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (HSC) Victoria: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Queensland: Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) South Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Western Australia: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Tasmania: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) Northern Territory: Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) Australian Capital Territory: ACT Year 12 Certificate |
| International Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
| Other Educational Systems | University Entrance Qualification |
Sophia University accepts applications from students of foreign schools in Japan designated by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, who will reach the age of 18 at the time of entrance to Sophia.
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/shikaku/07111314/003.htm
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/shikaku/07111314/006.htm
Applicants from other foreign schools in Japan should inquire at the Admissions Office before the application period.
(2) Transfer Students (Juniors)
Transfer students are defined as those who have completed 12 years or more of formal education and are expected to have completed one of the following criteria before entering Sophia University.
1. Applicants who have completed, or are expected to complete, two full academic years at an undergraduate degree-conferring institution as a regular student.
2. Applicants who have completed, or are expected to complete an associate degree.
Applicants who do not meet either of the above qualifications should apply as a freshman.
