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applications are no longer being accepted for the fall 2008 exchange. interested students should apply early for the spring 2009 exchange.
Fall 2008/Spring 2009 - September 2008 - July 2009
Spring Semester 2009 - April - late July 2009 (orientation & registration)
Sophia University is one of the most renowned private universities in Japan. It was founded in 1906, by Pope Pius X, as the first Catholic university in Japan. The university has been a leader in internationalization in Japan by providing educational opportunities and has a outstanding reputation in the fields of international relations and foreign studies.
There are more than 500 foreign students from 54 countries enrolled at Sophia University, and about 100 foreign professors from 20 different countries. All courses in the Faculty of Comparative Culture are taught in English.
Sophia is located in the heart of Tokyo close to the Imperial Palace. The school falls at the junction of three subway lines, as well as two local trains making commuting and touring easily accessible and reliable.
The Faculty of Comparative Culture consists of two departments: the Department of Comparative Culture, which encompasses study in the humanities, international business and economics, and social studies, and the Department of Japanese Language and Studies, which focuses on the study of Japanese language, culture, and society. The curriculum of each department is complementary to that of the other and both aim at developing individuals with a broad vision, equipped linguistically and intellectually to contribute to a world that is rapidly becoming internationalized politically, economically, and culturally. All courses at the Faculty of Comparative Culture are taught in English with the exception of language courses. Students take a minimum of four classes per semester.
Sophia University Course Catalog
Students studying at Sophia University as exchange students are housed in student dormitories, home stays or independently managed lodgings. Only the Sophia men’s Dormitory is on-campus. The options are as follows:
(1) Living with Japanese:Home Stay; Apartment mate
(2) Dormitory
Men's
(a) Sophia University Student Dormitory
(b) Wakeijuku
Women’s
(c) Sophia University Enoki Ryo (off campus and curfews enforced)
(d) 5 Ships Women’s Dormitory (off campus and curfews enforced)
(3) Apartment-style facility: (These apartment-style dormitories are mostly for foreign students.)
(a) Azalea House
(b) Kashiyama Scholarship Hall
Men’s & Women’s
Azalea House
The program is open to Mason students ONLY. with at least a Students must be at least second semester sophomores by the time they study abroad and have a 3.0 GPA.
Paid to Mason:
Paid to Sophia University:
Not included:
Financial aid may apply. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
There are scholarships available:
If a student applies and is accepted into the direct exchange program and then drops out of the program, they are still responsible for paying the $300 administrative fee to CGE.
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 - March 1, 2007
Spring 2008 only - October 1, 2007
International university deadlines may vary. Please be in contact with the program officer for regular updates.
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application instructions.
For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Lamyaa Elfadaly