Non-Degree: Application Information
Eligibility
Applicants who have completed at least one semester of a bachelor’s or associate degree program as a regular student at the time of application may apply to Undergraduate Non-Degree Program of Sophia University.
Note: There is a chance that those who have attended a school in Japan with a status of “auditor” or “non-degree” before might not be able to obtain the same type of visa again under the policy of the Japanese Immigration Bureau.
Application Procedure Booklet
This booklet outlines the application and admission procedures, such as eligibility, required documents, schedule, and screening process.
Below are the formats of the application documents outlined in the Application Procedure Booklet above.
ITEM B. Essay Form WORD
ITEM D. Letters of Recommendation Form WORD / PDF
ITEM H. Certificate of Health Form PDF
ITEM I. Application Materials Checklist Form PDF
Basic Information regarding Admission
- Intake Periods
Spring and Autumn
- Programs Offered
- English Track (FLA)
- Japanese Intensive Track (CLER)
- Requirement for Enrollment
Non-degree students are required to register for at least 10 hours of class time (equivalent to 6 classes) per week. Also, students can only take up to 20 credits per semester. If a student fails to register for courses in a given semester, or fails to meet the deadline for tuition payment, they will lose their student status at Sophia.
- Application Schedule
- All application materials must be fully submitted via the Application Documents Upload Website by the specified submission deadline.
- Date and time are based on Japan Standard Time.
- 2027 Intake Schedule:
For Spring (April) 2027 Intake
| Application Period (via MyPage) | September 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ~ October 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Application Documents Submission Deadline | October 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Notice of Results | November 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
| Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students | December 11, 2026 |
For Autumn (September) 2027 Intake
| Application Period (via MyPage) | February 26, 2027, 10:00 a.m. ~ March 19, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Application Documents Submission Deadline | March 26, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Notice of Results | April 19, 2027, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
| Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students | May 21, 2027 |
- Application Documents
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to read the Application Procedure booklet for the detailed instruction regarding application documents or your application might end in a failure.
| ITEM A. Application Forms | Application Forms should be filled out through the on-line application portal. The portal is indicated in the Application Procedure booklet. |
| ITEM B. Essay | Use the format provided. |
| ITEM C. Official Academic Transcript/Grade Report(s) | Official transcripts showing all courses taken and grades received from the most recent academic institution attended (universities/colleges) must be submitted. |
| ITEM D. Two Letters of Recommendation | Use the format provided if possible. |
| ITEM E. Proof of Language Proficiency
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■ English Track: TOEFL® iBT or the IELTS (Academic)
■ Japanese Intensive Track: Applicants should prove their Japanese and English proficiency level specified in above Application Procedure booklet. |
| ITEM F. Standardized Test Scores (optional) | If an applicant has taken one of the following in the past, submission of results is recommended: 1) SAT scores; 2) ACT scores; 3) IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma |
| ITEM G. Photocopy of Passport | |
| ITEM H. Certificate of Health | Use the format provided. |
| ITEM I. Application Materials Checklist | Use the format provided. |
- Application Steps
Application is accepted through the following steps. Please make sure to read the Application Procedure booklet for the detailed instruction.
- Prepare the required materials according to the Application Procedure Booklet.
- Register for the on-line application website (indicated in the booklet above) to create your MyPage.
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. - Make sure to include all your application information during the on-line application.
Registration for application is open only during the online application period for each admission. - Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application forms and other application materials via the application documents upload website.
*Please refer to this User Guide for detailed instructions on how to use the Application Document Upload Website.
- Application Fee
35,000 yen
On-line payment handling fee of 1,100 yen will be charged in addition to the application fee.
– Application fee waivers are not offered.
– 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.
– Payment must be completed during the application period and by 11:59 p.m. (JST) of each on-line application deadline. After the deadline, the application will not be accepted. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
Notice of Results
Applicants can confirm their acceptance/rejection from “Admissions Decision” on MyPage from 10:00 a.m. (JST) on the results notification date specified above.
Notes
– The server may experience delays if many users access the results simultaneously.
– The registered email address and password will be required to log into the 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.
