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Overview
Sophia University’s Session in Japanese Studies provides students from around the world with the opportunity to learn unique aspects of Japanese Studies in a comprehensive and intensive manner amongst a lively cosmopolitan community.
Key facts
All courses will be conducted live or with a mix of real-time and on-demand classes to maximize both interaction with lecturers and fellow students and flexible delivery across different time zones.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Chado, the Way of Tea and Japanese Culture
- The Japanese Economy in a Comparative Perspective
- Contemporary Japanese Culture and Society
- Media and Contemporary Issues in Japan
- Modern History of Japan
- Japanese Cinema and Visual Culture
- Japanese
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
On-site at Yotsuya Campus: January 7Off-Campus Study Program: January 29
Language
English
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 2.8
English requirements
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
An applicant must:
- Be a current student or graduate of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree program outside of Japan. Students from high schools or community colleges that do not have the authority to confer degrees equivalent to undergraduate level degrees in Japan are not eligible for this program.
- Have completed at least a semester at the home university by the time of application. This applies only to an applicant who is currently a student.
Required documents:
- An official Academic Transcript and a Grading Scale from the applicant’s home institution. If the official transcript is not written in English, please attach an English translation to the original transcript.
- Passport Copy
- Color Headshot (taken within the last 3 months)
- English Proficiency Test Score
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents151000 JPY / module≈ 151000 JPY / module -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents151000 JPY / module≈ 151000 JPY / module
Additional Details
- 1 Course: JPY 151,000
- 2 Courses: JPY 227,000
- 3 Courses: JPY 303,000
- Off-Campus Study Program: JPY 140,000
Living costs
Tokyo
Japan
132901 - 208462 JPY / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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