[Japan] Sophia University Spring Semester 2020

Warm greetings from Sophia University, Japan!
We are pleased to announce that we are open for the Spring Program Semester 2020.

For further information please visit the link here

Eligibility

Applicants who meet the following criteria may apply for the exchange program.

1. Those who have completed at least one semester of study at one of Sophia’s partner institutions as a degree-seeking student before submitting the exchange application.
2. Those who are nominated by the home institution.
3. For the undergraduate program: those who have graduated from high school or have completed more than 12 years of formal education before participating in the exchange program.
4. For the graduate program: Those who have completed undergraduate work or have completed more than 16 years of formal education before participating in the exchange program. Applicants are expected to have a relevant academic background for their course of study at Sophia. Those who do not meet these qualifications will be asked to reapply to undergraduate programs or rejected them.
5. The applicants should have a Grade Point Average of B (3.0) or better in the standard 4-level rating system (A, B, C, D) or equivalent.
6. In principle, Applicants of Japanese-taught departments/ graduate programs are required to submit a Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 certificate.
7. Applicants of English-taught programs from non-English-speaking institutions are required to submit one of the following English aptitude proofs.
   a. Minimum 79 on TOEFL iBT
   b. Minimum 550 on TOEFL PBT/ ITP
   c. Minimum 6.0 on IELTS(Academic)
   d. Minimum 730 on TOEIC**Non-native English speakers who apply for the Graduate Program in Global Studies are expected to have a higher English ability in comparison to the undergraduate program.

• Minimum 100 on TOEFL iBT
• Minimum 600 on TOEFL PBT/ ITP
• Minimum 7.0 on IELTS(Academic)
• Minimum 870 on TOEIC

Visiting students and non-degree students at the partner institution are not eligible.

Document Requirements

• All application documents must be ORIGINAL (not copy). If the original language certificate is unavailable, please submit a copy of the document certified (stamped or signed) by the home institution.
• Documents printed in a language other than English or Japanese have to be translated into English or Japanese and certified by the home institution
• Application documents will not be returned. If an applicant withdraws from the exchange program, the application documents will be kept at Sophia for one year.