International Cooperation Studies (M.A.)
International Cooperation Studies (M.A.)
Overview
In society today, we are constantly required to deal with global issues that cannot be solved without cooperation among different countries, organizations. International cooperation is indispensable in addressing these issues and in promoting sustainable peace and economic, social and educational development. This program seeks to foster leaders who will work in the front lines of international cooperation, at international organizations, in government or in private companies.
Established in April 2021, the Master’s Program in “International Cooperation Studies” focuses in offering to a selected number of students the opportunity of acquiring a Master’s degree in “International Cooperation Studies”. With an enrollment capacity of 10 students per year, the course allows deepened discussion opportunities, where students can develop their argumentation skills and receive thorough guidance.
Contact:
Office of Graduate Program In International Cooperation Studies
e-mail: gdicos-co [at] sophia.ac.jp (please change the [at] for an @ mark)
Admissions Information
Entry Semester:
Spring (April)
Method of Admissions:
<M.A.> Document screening, Essay writing task and Online Interview
Information Session for Applicants:
Any future information sessions will be announced here.
Application Schedule for April 2023 Entry
1. September Examination (M.A. only)
Online application period | June 15 – June 29, 2022 |
Application documents submission deadline | June 30, 2022 |
Examinee ticket download date | September 6, 2022 |
Essay submission deadline | To be informed to the applicants after confirming the application documents. |
Online oral examination | September 14, 2022 |
Notification of results on the website | 10:00 a.m.(JST*), September 28, 2022 |
Matriculation deadline | October 19, 2022 |
2. February Examination (M.A. only)*only for applicants who hold valid status of residence in Japan
Online application period | November 16 – November 30, 2022 |
Application documents submission deadline | December 1, 2022 |
Examinee ticket download date | February 7, 2023 |
Essay submission deadline | To be informed to the applicants after confirming the application documents. |
Online oral examination | February 15, 2023 |
Notification of results on the website | 10:00 a.m.(JST*), February 27, 2023 |
Matriculation deadline | March 6, 2023 |
The above information was made available as of April 14, 2022.
Subsequent to the above date, unavoidable circumstances due to COVID-19 may result in changes in the University’s policies and guidelines. Please note that in cases where any changes are made, the latest information are to be updated on this website as well as the booklet of the “Application Booklet.”
The updated information will also be notified to registered applicants via email once the application period opens.
Application Booklet & Application Forms
Download “Application Booklet 2023” (PDF)(319.10 KB)
*The details of the on-line application website are indicated in the above application booklet.
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