Expenses and Scholarships for Studying Abroad

Exchange students are not required to pay tuition fees to their host university (they are required to pay tuition fees only to Sophia University). However, they may be required to pay for other expenses such as insurance coverage, as specified by the host university. On the other hand, for general study abroad or study abroad on a leave of absence, students are required to pay tuition and enrollment fees to both Sophia University and the host university.

Students are required to bear both travel and living expenses. For a one-year study abroad program, the total cost is estimated to range from approximately 1.5 to 3 million yen. However, this amount varies greatly depending on the destination, exchange rate, housing, vacation schedule, etc. Please use this estimate as a rough guide.

Please refer to the Web Piloti “Study Abroad Fees/Scholarships” page for the latest information and details on specific procedures for current students.

Scholarships for Students Studying Abroad

Various types of scholarships are available to help reduce the cost of studying abroad.

Scholarships for exchange students
  • Inter-university exchange agreement-based scholarship of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) support program for students study abroad
  • Global Leader Scholarship
  • Cologne Scholarship
  • Osaka Scholarship (for study in Germany)
  • Yoshiya-Eileen Scholarship (for study in Ireland)
  • Scholarship for SAIMS/LAP Program
  • Sophia University Alumni Association (SUAA) Study Abroad Scholarships (Long-term Study Abroad Program)
Scholarships for Short-Term Overseas Program Participants
  • Inter-university exchange agreement-based scholarship of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) support program for students study abroad
  • Global Leader Scholarship
  • Sophia University Benefactors’ (Faculty of Science and Technology Alumni Association) Scholarship
  • SUAA Study Abroad Scholarships (Long-term Study Abroad Program)
  • Sophia—Bringing the World Together Scholarship
Other Scholarships

Scholarships for general study abroad students (scholarships for general study abroad), scholarships for graduates of Sophia University who wish to enter graduate schools overseas (JASSO support program for students study abroad, and scholarships offered by outside organizations are also available.

For details, please refer to the Web Piloti “Study Abroad Fees/Scholarships” page.

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