Sophia University
Location:
Tokyo,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Sophia University Exchange information
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Recommended for Asian Studies and Arts students
- Students must have a 75% average to apply for this partner
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (SophiaU Fall semester): mid September - early February
- UBC Term 2 (SophiaU Spring semester): early April - early August
Areas of study available:
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Land and Food Systems
Course availability and restrictions
- Students take courses from the Faculty of Comparative Culture
- All courses except language classes are conducted in English
- Intensive training in the Japanese language is offered for students whose native language is not Japanese + classes in reading and writing in Japanese provide special training for native speakers who have been educated abroad or in a non-Japanese speaking environment
- The aim is for all students to acquire a bilingual capacity in both English and Japanese
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- 4 Sophia credits = 3 UBC credits
- Japanese language credits x 1.5 = UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
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Additional note for language of instruction
- In English:
- Liberal Arts (Comparative Culture, International Business and Economics, Social Studies, Japanese Language and Studies)
- Global Studies (Graduate Level - International Relations, Area Studies, Global Studies)
- Global Environmental Studies (Graduate Level)
- In Japanese:
- Theology, Philosophy, History, Japanese Literature, English Literature, German Literature, French Literature, Journalism, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Nursing, Law, Economics, Management, English Language and Studies, German Language and Studies, French Language and Studies, Spanish Language and Hispanic Studies, Russian Language and Studies, Portuguese Language and Luso-Brazilian Studies, International Legal Studies, Legal Studies of the Global Environment, Materials and Life Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Information and Communication Sciences, Science and Technology, Global Environmental Studies
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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