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Undergraduate Programs in English

Graduate Programs in English

  • Graduate Program in Global Studies

    [M.A.] Global Studies, International Business and Development Studies, Japanese Studies
    [Ph.D.] Global Studies, Japanese Studies

    • Entry Dates

      April 1 and September 21

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      Graduate Program in Global Studies
      M.A. ¥922,000 (≈ $8,400) / Ph.D. ¥803,000 (≈ $7,300) first year
      M.A. ¥720,000 (≈ $6,600) / Ph.D. ¥601,000 (≈ $5,500) second year

      Note:1USD=110JPY

  • Graduate Program in Global Environmental Studies

    [M.A.][Ph.D.]

    • Entry Dates

      April 1 and September 21

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      Graduate Program in Global Environmental Studies
      M.A. ¥1,033,000 (≈ $9,400) / Ph.D. ¥869,000 (≈ $7,900) first year
      M.A. ¥831,000 (≈ $7,600) / Ph.D. ¥667,000 (≈ $6,000) second year

      Note:1USD=110JPY

  • Graduate Program in Science and Technology(Green Science & Engineering Division)

    [M.S.][Ph.D.]

    • Entry Dates

      April 1 and September 21 (For M.S. in Green Science and Engineering, autumn entry only)

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      Graduate Program in Science and Technology
      M.S. ¥1,598,000 (≈ $14,500) / Ph.D. ¥1,024,000 (≈ $9,300) first year
      M.S. ¥1,397,000 (≈ $12,700) / Ph.D. ¥822,000 (≈ $7,500) second year

      Note:1USD=110JPY

Short-term Study Options

Scholarships, Housing, and more

  • Financial Assistances

    Various types of scholarships and financial aids are available.

    • Scholarship applications accepted at the time of admission application

      New Students Scholarship
      The grant varies from one-third to the full amount of the first-year tuition.

      Adachi Scholarship for students from Southeast Asia and Africa
      Equivalent to the full tuition and education enhancement fee for the first year.

      Other financial aid programs ( applications accepted after entrance )

      Sophia University Tuition Support Scholarships
      Either 1/3, 1/2, or full tuition support for international students with “Student” status of residence.

      The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship
      ¥48,000 / month

      Sophia University Academic Excellence Awards

      Sophia University Benefactors’ Scholarships

      Other scholarship programs : more than 100 offered by public or private organizations

      MEXT ( Monbukagakusho ) Scholarship

      - Offered by the Japanese Government to students

  • Housing Information

    Sophia University has several off-campus dormitories and offers affiliated housing options.

    • Dormitories

      Sophia has several off-campus dormitories and affiliated dormitories for students in the Tokyo area.

      Sophia Soshigaya International House (Setagaya City)
      60 minutes to Sophia Campus
      Rent: ¥45,000 (≈$410) / month

      Sophia-Arrupe International Residence (Shinjuku City)
      10 minutes to Sophia Campus
      Rent: ¥95,000 (≈$860) / month

      Sophia Edagawa Men's Dormitory (Koto City)
      40 minutes to Sophia Campus
      Rent: ¥70,000 (≈$630) / month

      Sophia Higashi Nakano Women’s Dormitory (Nakano City)*
      25 minutes to Sophia Campus
      Rent: ¥106,800 (≈$990) ¥124,200 with meals (≈$1,150) / month

      Sophia Kasai International House Women's Dormitory (Edogawa City)*
      45 minutes to Sophia Campus
      Rent: ¥56,100 (≈$520) / month

      *owned and managed by Kyoritsu Maintenance

      Note:1USD=110JPY

  • Visa and more

    • Status of Residence ( Visa )

      International students coming from abroad must have a “College Student” status of residence or other appropriate status. Sophia will assist the accepted students to obtain a college student status of residence.

      Part-time Job

      International students holding “College Student” status of residence can work part-time up to 28 hours per week. Students need to have a permission from the Immigration Office in advance.

      Insurance

      International students are required to join the “National Health Insurance,” which covers 70% of medical expenses.

      Extra-curricular Activities

      Hundreds of clubs and circles offer opportunities to join with other students who share a common interest in various things from sports to music, volunteer activities, cultural performances, current social issues, etc.

  • Where Sophia Graduates Go

    • Graduates of Sophia are in great demand within both the Japanese and the international job markets because of their language skills, solid academic training, and global competency.

      Students widely find employment in Japanese and foreign firms in Japan or are admitted into top graduate schools and professional training programs throughout the world.

      Sophia Career Center provides various programs as well as individual counseling to help international students’ job-seeking.

Campus Location / Contact

  • Campus Location

    • Sophia University is located in Yotsuya, in the heart of Tokyo. The area around the university has long been at the center of Japanese politics, economy and culture.
      The Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the State Guesthouse, and the National Diet Library as well as an array of offices of multinational enterprises are all within easy walking distance from University.
      It is a place where you can feel the dynamism of the global city of Tokyo, experience its urban atmosphere and get the most of the opportunities available in Japan.

  • Contact

    • Sophia University
      7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan

      Admissions Office
      Tel : +81-3-3238-3167, 4018 (Undergraduate)
      +81-3-3238-3517 (Graduate)
      Fax : +81-3-3238-3262
      Email : admission-u-co@sophia.ac.jp (Undergraduate)
      admission-g-co@sophia.ac.jp (Graduate)