- Tokyo, Japan
Sophia University is a private research university. Sophia provides a
supportive environment in which UT students can study at one of
Japan's top-ranked private universities. Students enroll in Sophia
University courses alongside Japanese and other international
students.
Students applying for the AY2019-2020 program are encouraged to apply
asap via the MySAO portal in order to have sufficient time to complete
the secondary application to Sophia University.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- English
- International Relations And Gl
- Operations Management
- Anthropology
- Finance
- Japanese
- Philosophy
- Art History
- Government
- Liberal Arts
- Radio-Television-Film
- Asian Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Religious Studies
- Communication
- Humanities
- Management
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- International Business
- Marketing
- Theatre And Dance
- Economics
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 UT hours of coursework per semester while at Sophia University. Please check the My Credit Abroad database for courses that have been previously evaluated. If your courses are not listed, please work with your Program Coordinator to get courses pre-approved.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Japanese
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Minimum 2 semesters of college-level Japanese required.
- Japanese language evaluation of 610D or higher.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Sophia University can arrange housing for students. Options include dorms or apartment style accommodations. Some options include meals, internet and utilities and costs will range. Students should research all options carefully. Most Sophia housing is NOT near the campus and will require commute of 30-40 minutes by train.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and regular UT tuition, and are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and other costs of living. Students are required to purchase international health insurance. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: April 1, 2023 to July 30, 2023
- Instructional: April 12, 2023 to July 30, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 9, 2022
- Program: September 21, 2023 to February 1, 2024
- Instructional: September 27, 2023 to January 31, 2024
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2023
Application Code
100070
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Video
List of Available Courses
Scholarships
Exchange Partner Information
Next Step
1)View mandatory advising videos Explore: EA 101 and Explore: Asia. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2)View Ready to Apply video. 3)Self-authorize your app via the link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising. PC: Barbara Barstow barbara.barstow@austin.utexas.edu