SOPHIA UNIVERSITYGRADUATE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYMASTER'S PROGRAM IN GREEN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN GREEN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONAPPLICATION PROCEDURE
Spring and Autumn Semester 2025

M.S., Ph.D.

Sophia University
Admissions Office
7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-8554, JAPAN
Tel: 81-3-3238-3517
Fax: 81-3-3238-3262
Email: admission-g-co@sophia.ac.jp

CONTENTS
I. Sophia University ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
II. Graduate Program in Science and Technology (GPST) ------------------------------------------------------- 2
1. Divisions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
2. Green Science and Engineering Division --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
3. Degrees ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
4. Residence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
5. Transfer of Credits from Other Universities ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
III. Application and Admission Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1. Eligibility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2. Maximum Number of Students Admitted ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3. Application Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
4. Application Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
5. Application Fee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
6. Application Documents --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
7. Screening -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
8. Notice of Results ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
9. Entrance Procedures for Successful Applicants -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
IV. International Students Coming to Japan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
V. Scholarships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
VI. Housing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
VII. Other Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1. National Health Insurance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2. Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research --------------------------- 10

Published by the Admissions Office Sophia University
7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan
Tel 81-3-3238-3517
Fax 81-3-3238-3262
May, 2024＜Admissions Policy＞
For Sophia University Admissions Policy, please visit the website below:
https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions-and-aid/ap/

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. However, subsequent to the date of publication, unavoidable
circumstances may result in changes in this document. The university reserves the right to make all such changes, including those in the programof study, courses of instruction, fees, and officers of administration and instruction, without notice.

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I. SOPHIA UNIVERSITY
Sophia University was founded in 1913 by the Jesuits, a Catholic order renowned for excellence in education. From the
beginning, the university founders stressed an internationally oriented curriculum and rigorous training in foreign languages.
Today, Sophia University is a major teaching and research university in arts and sciences with students, and faculty members
encompassing dozens of nationalities. Graduate education at Sophia has been recognized for excellence by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan (MEXT) through Center of Excellence and Attractive Graduate
Education awards.

II. GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (GPST)Our graduate program was established in 1966 to provide advanced professional education for students in science andengineering. Since then, it has developed into one of the major science and engineering programs in Japan, with numerous
active and well-funded research projects. We address both the quest to understand the basic working of nature and the desire to
put this understanding to practical use. Another important objective is to educate scientists and engineers with a broad
perspective, capable of working in the international arena. The program consists of nine divisions, including the Green Scienceand Engineering Division.

1. DIVISIONS
The graduate program consists of the following nine divisions.
1) Mechanical Engineering 2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3) Applied Chemistry6) Physics

7) Biological Science4) Chemistry5) Mathematics

8) Information Science 9) Green Science and Engineering

2. GREEN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONThe Green Science and Engineering Division was established in September 2013. It occupies a special position among the ninedivisions. First, the entire educational program, including lectures and research guidance, is conducted in English. In addition,emphasis is given to environment and sustainability-related studies, which are vital to the future of mankind. To foster
cross-disciplinary education, faculty members from the other eight divisions will be involved in teaching and research guidance.
At the same time, by joining the research group of the faculty member of their choice, students can receive research guidance
and pursue advanced education for thesis research.

3. DEGREES
The following degrees will be awarded after the completion of each program. They are all accredited by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
-Master of Science in Green Science and Engineering-Doctor of Philosophy in Green Science and Engineering

4. RESIDENCEAs determined by MEXT, the standard residence requirement is two full academic years (four semesters) for the M.S. degree,with the possibility of early graduation. For the Ph.D. degree the requirement is three full academic years (six semesters). The
maximum time allowed to complete all the requirements for the M.S. degree is four full academic years and for Ph.D. degree isfive full academic years, excluding the period of time spent on leave of absence from the university.

5. TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIESThe GPST can accept up to 10 credits transferred from a M.S. student’s previous work as a graduate student. Transfer of suchcredits must be approved by the GPST faculty.

2III. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. ELIGIBILITY
M.S.
Applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria may apply for entrance to the GPST:(1) Those who have graduated, or are expected to graduate Japanese universities.
(2) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete, 16 years or more of formal education in foreign countries.
(3) Those who have been recognized individually by Sophia University as having qualifications equivalent to (1) or (2) and willreach the age of 22 at the time of entrance to Sophia University.
(4) Those who hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent awarded by a foreign educational institution which requires three
years or more for graduation.
(5) Those who have been recognized by Sophia University as having qualifications equivalent to (1), (2), or (3) and will reachthe age of 22 at the time of entrance to Sophia University.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent before entering the master’s program. Those holding an undergraduate
degree other than a Bachelor's degree should inquire at the Sophia Admissions Office in advance.

Ph.D.
Applicants must have, or be expected to obtain Master’s degree based upon a distinguished record of academic achievement.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree before entering the doctoral program.

2. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED
M.S. : 20 students
Ph.D. : 3 students

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application is accepted through the following steps. Make sure to complete each step.
A. Prepare the following.
-Application materials (see APPLICATION DOCUMENTS)-Digital face photo (color)-PC
B. On the on-line application website, register the following to create your “MyPage.”-Email address-Face photo-Basic information
For more information about the website, refer to the guide on << https://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-sophia/eng>>

Note: Important information will be sent to the email address registered until enrollment in Sophia.
Make sure to use an email address which will always be able to access even after leaving your current school.

C. Enter all the required application information to your “MyPage” during the on-line application period.
Reference for the language “SELF ASSESSMENT OF ABILITY” field
Applicants should use the following scale when inputting their “SELF ASSESSMENT OF ABILITY” (in terms of language):
1. -able to engage in simple daily conversation, read, elementary language texts, write simple sentences.
2. -competence for daily conversation, read, elementary language texts, write basic sentences
3. -able to follow TV news broadcast, read daily newspaper with aid of dictionary, write personal letters.
4. -able to understand college classes, read general books for an educated audience, write university reports
5. -native fluency in reading, writing, and speaking
D. Pay the application fee (see APPLICATION FEE) and submit the application online.
This step does not complete the application. Go on to the next step indicated in the following page to finalize theapplication.

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E. Submit all the application documents listed on APPLICATION DOCUMENTS to the Admissions Office of Sophia University.
Note: -Make sure to follow the instructions on how to submit each document.
-Test scores and official documents issued by institutions and referees must be sent directly to Sophia University.
-Application information entered on-line cannot be edited after application fee payment is complete. To change the information
provided, modify it directly on the digital forms in red before submission.
-The Admissions Office will not respond to question in regards of arrival of application materials or score result.

F. Your reference number will be available on your “MyPage” two weeks before the notice of results date.

M.S.
Prospective candidates must indicate the name of three faculty members as his/her desired academic supervisor, contact at least
one potential supervisor before submitting their application and choose his/her intended area of study in their statement of
purpose. Information about the disciplinary specialties and research interests of faculty members are available on the following
websites.
Graduate Program in Science and Technology website: www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english
List of Thesis Advisors: www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst.html

Ph.D.
Prospective candidates must contact a potential dissertation supervisor before submitting their application and choose his/her
intended area of study in their statement of purpose. Information about the disciplinary specialties and research interests offaculty members are available on the following websites.
Graduate Program in Science and Technology website: www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english
List of Thesis Advisors: www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst.html
Note: Students who are currently attending Sophia University are exempted from contacting a potential supervisor.

4. APPLICATION SCHEDULEFor Spring (April) 2025 entry (Ph.D. only)
Application Period (on-line)

August 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ~ September 11, 2024, 11:59 p.m. (JST*)

Application Materials Submission Deadline

September 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m. (JST*) **Notice of Results

November 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (JST*)

Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students

December 4, 2024

For Autumn (September) 2025 entry
Application Period (on-line)

March 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ April 2, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (JST*)

Application Materials Submission Deadline

April 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (JST*) **Notice of Results

June 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (JST*)

Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students

July 4, 2025

* Date and time are based on Japan Standard Time.
**Application materials must reach Sophia Admissions Office by the deadline. Late applications may be refused.

5. APPLICATION FEE
35,000 yen(On-line payment handling fee of 990 yen will be charged in addition to the application fee.

Please follow the guide on STEP 3 on “MyPage” to complete the payment*.
Applicants residing in Japan must complete the payment by one of the indicated methods: credit card; on-line banking;convenience stores; bank ATM Pay-easy service. Debit card payment is not accepted.
Overseas applicants who do not hold a Japanese bank account must complete the payment by credit card only.

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Payment must be completed during the application period and by 11:59 p.m. (JST) of each on-line application deadline. After thedeadline, the application will not be accepted. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
*In case the window shuts down during STEP 3, go to STEP 4 to continue the payment process.
*The name of the payer does not need to match the applicant’s name.
**Please note that the payment at a convenience store could take a while to complete.

6. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Confirm the required application documents below and make sure to check details under each specific item in the following page.

Documents

How to submit

A.

Application Forms

・ Must be sent by the applicant to the Admissions Office via

B.

Statement of Purpose

email

C.

Official Transcripts

・The

documents

must

be

submitted

from

the

university/recommenders directly to the Admissions Office via
email, using their official institutional email address (free email

D.

Proof of Degree/Expected Degree

domains not accepted)
・ If submission via email is not possible, submission from theapplicant/university/recommender directly to the Admissions

E.

Letters of Recommendation

Office via post is accepted. The documents must be certified bya university official/recommender and be officially sealed in aschool envelope.

F.

Proof of English Proficiency

・ Must be sent by the testing institution directly to the
Admissions Office.

G. A Copy of Graduation Thesis, Master's Thesis,
Significant Term Paper (optional)
H.

Photocopy of Passport

I.

Application Materials Checklist

・ Must be sent by the applicant to the Admissions Office via
email

How to submit the files via email:・ Each file must be titled:“Name of the document (write exactly as indicated in the guidelines)”_”Name of the applicant (LAST NAME, First Name)”e.g.: A. Application Forms_AAAA, Bcde
・ Send electronic data to admission-g-co@sophia.ac.jp
Title of the email must be: APPLICATION (online application registration number / 受付番号) to “Name of the program”
e.g.: APPLICATION (123456) to the the M. A. in Green Science and Engineering
Note: ・ Documents printed in languages other than English or Japanese should be translated into English and certified by a school official or an
official agency, such as an embassy or consulate.
・ The application documents once submitted are not returnable.
・ In case official documents are sent via the online service where the title of the file cannot be edited, make sure to let the Admissions
Office know in the “I. Application Materials Checklist.”
・ The use of ChatGPT or any other generative AI programs/applications/websites when writing application documents is strictly forbidden.

・ For materials C, D and F, in case only hard copies are available, send sealed official documents to following address by
trackable express mail:102-8554 東京都千代田区紀尾井町7-1

SOPHIA UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICE
7-1 KIOI-CHO, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 102-8554 JAPAN
GPST M.A. (or Ph. D.) APPLICATION

上智大学入学センター

or

理工学専攻グリーンサイエンス＆エンジニアリング領域（M.A. または Ph.D.） 出願書類在中

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A. A. A Application Form (2 pages) ---from the Applicant via e-mailApplication forms should be filled out through the on-line application website <<https://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-sophia/eng >>After paying the application fee, download and save the forms in PDF format. This form must be submitted via email.

＜Contact Potential Supervisors (M.S. and Ph.D.)＞
Prospective students (both M.S. and Ph.D.) must contact a potential dissertation supervisor before submitting their application.
Information about the disciplinary specialties and research interests of faculty members is available on the website below:
https://adm.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst/
Please send your CV and your research proposal to the graduate program office via email, and the office will forward it to yourpotential dissertation supervisor.
Office of the Graduate Program in Science and Technology: f-scitec@sophia.ac.jp

B. Statement of Purpose (use the form provided in the admissions page) ---from the Applicant via e-mailThe applicant must specify as precisely as possible the area of intended study and its relation to previous academic experimentor career experience. It should be 500-750 words in length and written in English.
Admissions page: https://adm.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst/
Note: Make sure to indicate your intended area of study from the list below.
1) Mechanical Engineering2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Applied Chemistry4) Chemistry5) Mathematics
6) Physics
7) Biological Science8) Information Science

C. Official University/College Transcript(s) ---from University/College
Official transcripts showing all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) courses taken and grades received, including the list ofcourses you are currently attending, must be submitted.
Electronic transcripts should be issued directly from the university/college to Sophia. Digital transcripts sent from applicants are
not accepted.
In the case of submission by postal mail, the transcript(s) should be certified by a school official and be officially sealed in aschool envelope. Photocopies are not accepted.

D. Proof of Graduation---from University/College
One of the following should be submitted via email from the university/college or through postal mail if certified and officiallysealed by a school official:(a) University/college issued certificate of a degree or official letter (original copy).
(b) Photocopy of degree diploma certified by a school official.
(c) Transcript indicating the degree received and date of conferral.
Ph.D. applicants must submit one of the above for master’s degrees.
Note: ・ M.S. applicants who have not completed their final semester at the time of application must submit as part of their application an official
document from their school indicating their expected date of graduation. Such students should then submit either (a), (b), or (c) to theSophia Admissions Office by March 31 for spring enrollment or September 20 for autumn enrollment. An applicant who does not submit
this document in time could be denied enrollment.
・ Ph.D. applicants currently in their final semester of a Master’s program must submit an official document of expected graduation fromtheir school or a letter from the thesis supervisor affirming both the expected date of the thesis defense and/or completion of all
requirements for the master’s degree. Such applicants should then submit either (a), (b) or (c) to the Sophia Admissions Office by March
31 for spring enrollment or September 20 for autumn enrollment. An applicant who does not submit this document in time could bedenied enrollment.

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E. Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL® or IELTS) ---from Testing Institution
Applicants must prove their English proficiency by taking the TOEFL ® iBT or the IELTS (Academic). The exam should have beentaken no more than two years before the time of application. TOEFL® Home Edition and IELTS Online are NOT accepted.
Scores must be submitted following the instructions below.
1. TOEFL: Applicants should request the official test score to be delivered directly to Sophia from the testing institution. Whenregistering for the tests, be sure to indicate Sophia University and ensure that your official score is sent to Sophia University. For
information about the TOEFL® and test registration, please refer to the following website.
TOEFL®: www.ets.org/toefl<code:0819>

2. IELTS: Applicants should request the official test score to be delivered directly to Sophia from the testing institution. Whenregistering for the tests, be sure to indicate Sophia University and ensure that your official score is sent to Sophia University. For
information about the IELTS and test registration, please refer to the following website.
IELTS: www.ielts.org <digital results certificate only>
In addition to the direct submission of the test scores by the test institution, the applicant must also include in the application
documents a copy/screenshot of their results certificate, containing the Test Report Form (TRF) number.
Note: ・ For TOEFL®, enter your MyBest™ scores during the on-line application.
・ For MA applicants: This requirement is waived for non-native applicants who have obtained a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)in the past from an institution where all courses were taught in English, and English is the official medium of instruction. The applicant
should have studied in English for more than 2 years to obtain the degree. In such cases, an official document sent to the Admissions
Office from their institution attesting to this is required.
・ For PhD applicants: This requirement is waived for non-native applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree in the past from an
institution where all courses were taught in English, and English is the official medium of instruction. The applicant should have studied
in English for more than 2 years to obtain the degree. In such cases, an official document sent to the Admissions Office from their
institution attesting to this is required.
・ If applicants have insufficient time to prepare the above official test scores, they may be able to substitute them with the scores of thetests performed in their own countries. For this issue, please ask for the Sophia Admissions Office prior to application.
・ If the English proficiency is not clearly confirmed by those documents, the applicants are required to have a direct interview via Zoom orother means of communication.
・TOEFL ITP®, TOEFL® Essentials™ and IELTS Indicator are not acceptable.

F. Three Letters of Recommendation (use the form provided in the admissions page) ---from Referee
Letters of recommendation in English or in Japanese from three professors and/or officials of the school(s) attended by theapplicant must be submitted. At least two letters should be from professors who have taught the applicant.
As a rule, letters should be sent via email directly from the referee to Sophia University by using their official institutional email
address.
For submission via postal mail, each letter must be sealed in a separate envelope with the referee’s signature written across theseal and sent directly to Admissions Office of Sophia University (shipping fee should be arranged by each applicant).
Admissions page: https://adm.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst/
・M.S. applicants who are expected to graduate from the Faculty of Science and Technology of Sophia University need only one
letter of recommendation.
・Ph.D. applicants who are expected to obtain a Master's degree in Green Science and Engineering awarded by Sophia
University need only one letter of recommendation.

G. A Copy of Graduation Thesis, Master's Thesis, Significant Term Paper, or Publications (optional)---from the Applicant via e-mailM.S.
Submission of the applicant's graduation thesis, term paper, or publications, if you have any, is recommended. The copy should
be in English, Japanese, or other languages with an extensive English summary.

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Ph.D.
Submission of the applicant's master's thesis, term paper, or publications, if you have any, is recommended. The copy should be
in English, Japanese, or other languages with an extensive English summary.

H. Photocopy of Passport (for those who hold a nationality other than Japan) ---from the Applicant via
e-mailThis document is required to check your full name.
-Those who have dual nationalities, please submit a photocopy of passport for the nationality other than Japan.
- If you do not have a passport, please submit a photocopy of your ID.

I. Application Materials Checklist (use the form provided in the admissions page) ---from the Applicant
via e-mailCheck the items you enclose in your application.
Admissions page: https://adm.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gpst/
For applicants who intend to reapply to Sophia University:
An applicant who has not been accepted in a previous application may reapply for the subsequent application periods, for thesame or different programs. These applicants may reuse documents C to H in their new application and must specify such
documents in the Application Documents Checklist. Documents A, B and I cannot be reused and must be submitted again.
Medical attention
While medical certification is not required at this time, any applicant with physical conditions that might require special attention
when undertaking university work should notify the Sophia Admissions Office in writing before the application period.

7. SCREENING
Decision on acceptance or rejection will be made based on screening of the documents submitted by the applicant.
Sophia University may request some applicants to take an interview.

8. NOTICE OF RESULTS
Applicants can confirm their acceptance/rejection from “Admissions Decision” on “MyPage” through the URL<< https://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-sophia/eng >>from 10:00 a.m. (JST) on the results-notice date (see APPLICATION SCHEDULE).
Note:
・Servers may be slow if too many people access at the same time.
・The registered email address and password will be required to log into “MyPage.”・No physical materials will be sent to applicants from the Sophia Admissions Office. A letter of acceptance can be printed out from “MyPage.”
・Sophia University will not disclose the results of an application by telephone, fax or e-mail.
・Acceptance is valid only for the semester specified in the letter of acceptance.

9. ENTRANCE PROCEDURES FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
For details, please refer to the booklet of “Entrance Procedures” available on “MyPage” through the URL<< https://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-sophia/eng >>A. Payment of Tuition Fees and Submission of Necessary Documents
To secure admission, a newly admitted student must pay the fees prior to University entrance and submit the necessary
documents to the Sophia Admissions Office by the matriculation deadline (see APPLICATION SCHEDULE).
1. Click “Entrance Procedures” on ”MyPage” to download the booklet of “Entrance Procedures.”
Please read through all the information and follow the instructions in this booklet to secure admission.
2. Choose the program to start entering the required information and upload a face photo online.
3. Print out the designated document (Student Record / Pledge).
4. Complete the payment of the fees and post mail the required documents by the matriculation deadline.

8The fees due prior to university entrance include some items paid only once at the time of matriculation, and other items which are
the first installment of fees due each semester. The exact amount of the fees will be decided in September 2024 and notified toaccepted students. For your reference, the fees due prior to University entrance in the academic year 2024 are as follows:

The fees due prior to university entrance 2024- M.S. students
Entrance Fee

200,000 yen (once at matriculation)

Semester Enrollment Fee

30,000 yen (per semester)

Tuition Fee

473,000 yen (per semester)

Education Enhancement Fee

130,000 yen (per semester)Laboratory and Research Fee
Premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students
Pursuing Education and Research (2-year period)

65,250 yen (per semester)

Total Amount

899,650 yen

1,400 yen (once at matriculation)

Notes: a. Students are kindly requested to pay the alumni association fee (40,000 yen) in the final year.
ｂ. The fees due prior to university entrance are not refundable. However, if a student notifies Sophia University of his/her intention not toattend by the appointed deadline, these fees, with the exception of the Entrance Fee and a handling charge, may be refunded. For
details, please refer to the “Entrance Procedures” leaflet.

The fees due prior to university entrance 2024- Ph.D. students
Entrance Fee

200,000 yen (once at matriculation)

Semester Enrollment Fee

30,000 yen (per semester)

Tuition Fee

250,500 yen (per semester)

Education Enhancement Fee

65,000 yen (per semester)Laboratory and Research Fee
Premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students
Pursuing Education and Research (3-year period)

65,250 yen (per semester)

Total Amount

612,850 yen

2,100 yen (once at matriculation)

Notes: a. Students are kindly requested to pay the alumni association fee (40,000 yen) in the final year.
ｂ. The fees due prior to university entrance are not refundable. However, if a student notifies Sophia University of his/her intention not toattend by the appointed deadline, these fees, with the exception of the Entrance Fee and a handling charge, may be refunded. For
details, please refer to the “Entrance Procedures” leaflet.
＜Notes for each item＞

Items
Entrance Fee

Notes
・Entrance Fee is the price to guarantee a place in admission.
・Entrance fees for the students who graduate or graduated from Sophia University (Undergraduate /Graduate
Program) is as follows:-

students who graduated from Sophia University within one year: full waiver-

students who graduated from Sophia University over one year after graduation: half waiver・If you graduated from Sophia Junior College (now Sophia University Junior College Division) or Seibo College, pleasecontact the Admissions Office (TEL : 81-3-3238-3517)
Semester・Semester Enrollment Fee is the basic cost of enrollment (enrollment guarantee fee and enrollment management fee).

Enrollment

・In the case of authorized interruption of study, only the enrollment fee needs to be paid.

Fee・The following services are available while you are on an authorized absence of study.
- University services (medical checkup, health consultation, counselling, certificate issuance, etc.)- ICT services (email, portal sites for students, etc.)- Facilities (library, PC rooms, etc.)

Tuition Fee

・Tuition Fee is the price paid for the educational services required to obtain a degree.
・Tuition Fee is revised annually based on the rate of inflation.

Education

・Education Enhancement Fee is expenses for the maintenance and management of the education and research

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environment, as well as for maintenance enhancement for the future.

Fee
Laboratory

・Laboratory and Research Fee is expenses for experiments and practical training in education and research activities.

and Research・Laboratory and Research Fee is revised annually based on the rate of inflation.

Fee
Premium

for・”Premium for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research” is a measure of

Personal

compensation and relief for bodily injury caused by a sudden and unexpected external accident that may occur during

Accident

educational and research activities in Japan or abroad. All Sophia students are required to join the insurance uponInsurance forenrollment. Accidents during education and research activities are those that occur during regular classes, University

Students

events, extracurricular activities (of which the university should be notified in advance), while commuting to and from

Pursuing

university, or while in university facilities.

Education and・The insurance period is two years for M.A. students and three years for Ph.D. students.

Research・If a student is enrolled beyond the standard insurance period, additional fee of ¥800/year will be charged.

IV. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COMING TO JAPANStudents coming from abroad to study at Sophia University must have a college student status of residence or any otherappropriate status of residence such as a diplomatic, official, or dependent. A temporary visitor status is not acceptable. To
qualify for a college student status of residence, a student is required to register for at least 10 hours of class time per week.
Additional information concerning college student status of residence will be sent to each student after acceptance.

V. SCHOLARSHIPS
Various types of scholarships and financial aid are available. There are some scholarships that the applicants can apply for at thetime of admission application. Other scholarship applications must be submitted after entrance to the University. For more
information and the application forms, please refer to the following website.
https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/scholarships1/

VI. HOUSING
Sophia University has several off-campus dormitories and offers affiliated housing options. For more information, please refer tothe following website.
https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/housing/VII. OTHER INFORMATION
1. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCEInternational students who will stay in Japan for more than three months are required to join this insurance system. The
procedures are carried out at the local ward/city office. The premium must be paid, but by declaring you have no income, it will be
reduced. Please ask directly about the details at the local ward/city office.
Subscribers to the National Health Insurance system have only to bear 30% of medical expenses for any treatment covered by
the insurance at clinics or hospitals (expenses for medical treatment not covered by the insurance must be paid in full).

2. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS PURSUING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
All degree students must be affiliated with this insurance plan. This will cover physical injuries a student suffers during
educational and research activities at the university (during the regular curriculum, school events, extracurricular activities
reported to the university, and while the insured is within the school facilities for reasons other than the above-mentioned) andduring commuting to school.

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