Sophia University
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Semester spots: 10 + 2 Erasmus+ worldwide spots
Two semester spots may be combined to one academic year.
Open for: Bachelor and Master
Duration: September - February / April - July
Language Requirements:
Language requirements for the Japanese-Japan program:
JLPT N1
Language requirements for students of Japan Studies:
Japanese language proficiency appropriate to the current stage of study (to be verified by the Transcript of Records) & FU-Language Certificate: English CEFR B2 (or quivalent TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo). For taking courses in English, one of the following certificates is required: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 730, Cambridge English "C2 Proficiency" (CPE) or "C1 Advanced" (CAE). Applicants for the Graduate Program in Global Studies are expected to have a higher English ability in comparison to the undergraduate program: TOEFL iBT 100/ IELTS 7,0
Master students need to prove Japanese proficiency on an academic level (equivalent to JLPT N2)
Exchange Program:
Applicants for the bachelor program "Integrated Japanese studies" shall be preferred.
Sophia University offers a broad variety of courses in Japanese as well as English. For further information please refer to our partner university's website.
Scholarships:
If possible eligible students will be nominated for the JASSO scholarschip program. Students may receive further information after passing the application process successfully. 2 semester spots are offered with an Erasmus+ worldwide scholarship.
Additional Costs:
Health Insurance: 800 JPY
Useful Links:
You can find further information on our partner university's website.
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