For Applicants for Autumn First Period with the IB Predicted Grades from November 2025 Session

If you’re applying with predicted grades of November 2025 session, make sure to request the “Transcript of Results” to be sent to Sophia University from the IBO in advance so the result reaches Sophia University by Friday, January 9, 2026.
Your application will be screened with the final result and the acceptance will be unconditional. Please see details in the “Application Procedures” booklet.

For Applicants who intend to use the GI Bill to fund their studies

Students entering Sophia University from AY 2024 will not be able to make use of GI Bill benefits to pay for educational expenses.

Note:
・ Prospective students can apply for multiple departments (application fee is required per department).
・ An applicant who has not been accepted in a past application may re-apply for the subsequent application periods.

Document Screening
Interview (only for transfer applicants to the Department of Global Studies)

All applicants must read through the Application Procedure booklet.

Note: To access the AY 2025 Application Guidelines, click here.

Application is accepted through the following steps. Make sure to complete each step.

1. Register for the on-line application website (indicated in the booklet above) to create your “My Page.”
   Important information will be sent to the email address you register here until enrollment in Sophia. Please make sure to use an email address you’ll always be able to check even after leaving your current school.
2. Make sure to include all your application information during the on-line application (choose all the departments you’re applying for).
   Registration for application is open only during the online application period for each admission.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Submit the application forms and other application materials via the application documents upload website.

Please make sure to read the Application Procedure booklet for the details about application documents or your application might end in a failure.

1. Application Forms

2. Essay (500 words) (use the form provided)

3. Official Transcripts

4. Certificate of Graduation from High school
If you need a form, please use the form provided.

5. Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT/IB Diploma/GCE A levels)

6. Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL®/IELTS)

7. Two Letters of Recommendation (use the form provided)

8. Photocopy of Passport

9. Application Materials Checklist (use the form provided)

Forms

• Essay Form(14.89 KB) for Journalism, Education, Sociology, Economics, Management
• Essay Form for Global Studies(16.54 KB)
• Application Materials Checklist(87.59 KB)
• Recommendation Letter Form WORD(16.70 KB) / PDF(44.19 KB)
• International Baccalaureate Predicted Grades Report Form WORD(23.87 KB) / PDF(4.92 KB)
• GCE Predicted Grades Report Form WORD(20.97 KB) / PDF(4.54 KB)
• Certificate of Graduation/Expected Graduation Form WORD(24.93 KB) / PDF(4.10 KB)

Application Fee : 35,000 yen

On-line payment handling fee of 1,100 yen will be charged in addition to the application fee.
Payment should be made by credit card, at a convenience store (inside Japan), via Pay-easy, or via on-line banking during the application period. Payment must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (JST) of each on-line application deadline. After the deadline, application will not be accepted. The application fee is non-refundable once it is paid.

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