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Exchange: Sophia University, Tokyo (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Featured

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024 07/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2025 07/31/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 07/31/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Contact: Dr. Anne Gaquere, agaquere@westga.edu Program Type: Full semester or year exchange
Language of Instruction: English, Japanese Open to Class Level: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Housing Options: Dormitory Area(s) of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, Global Studies, History, Humanities, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Required Credit Hours: 12 Minimum GPA: 3
Program Description:
Sophia University SpringProgram Description:  
Sophia University, a "pioneer in global education" in Japan, offers the opportunity to study in English in Japan's vibrant capital city. Three programs -- the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Green Science Program and the Green Engineering Program -- all offer a full range of courses in English, allowing students in a variety of majors to explore Japanese culture while earning credit towards their degrees. Students also take Japanese language courses with options for students at all levels from absolute beginners to intermediate and advanced proficiency.  

Students in humanities, social sciences and business fields -- including history, art history, political science, literature, philosophy, sociology, economics, marketing and management -- may enroll in classes in the Faculty of Liberal Arts, which offers degree programs fully taught in English. Biology, chemistry and physics students with an interest in environment and energy may select courses from the Green Science and Green Engineering programs. Students with advanced Japanese language
proficiency may enroll in a broad range of courses taught in Japanese.

Sophia's campus is steps away from Tokyo's metro station, allowing for easy access to the rest of the city and points beyond. On campus, students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities and meet both local students and students from Sophia's over 200 other partner schools around the world. With the motto, "Men and Women for Others, with Others," Sophia offers students the opportunity live and learn as part of a global community in the heart of Tokyo.

Class Information: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/academic_services/bulletin/bulletin_FLA/index.html

Terms and Schedules:
Fall semester (Semester 2):  September to January (students must take exams on site)
Spring semester (Semester 1): April to August (students must take exams on site)
Students interested in studying abroad for a semester Open your application for the semester you wish to study abroad and select Single Semester on the questionnaire.
Students interested in studying abroad for an academic year Open your application for the semester you wish to begin your program and select Academic Year on the questionnaire.
Looking for information on typical class offerings? Click on Courses Offered at the top of this page. You can also search the list by field (i.e. Philosophy, Psychology) and class level using the options at the bottom of the list page.


Campus Banner SophiaCosts and Funding Information Shibuya Crossing
For information on costs, click on the Budget Sheet for the appropriate term (at the top of the page).  Special fee: 800 yen/year

Interested in applying for an Education Abroad Scholarship? Click here.
Deadline for Education Abroad Scholarship applications is the same as your program deadline.

First time international traveler? Apply for a Wolves Abroad Grant.