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Exchange (Bilateral) Japan: Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
(Outgoing Program)
Program Terms: |
Academic Year, Academic Year 21-22, Fall, Spring, Summer |
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Homepage: | Click to visit | |
Restrictions: | UW-Whitewater applicants only |
Dates / Deadlines: |
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Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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Summer | 2021 | 03/15/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
Academic Year | 2021-2022 | 04/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
Fall | 2021 | 04/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | 09/20/2021 | 02/01/2022 |
Spring | 2022 | 11/01/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
Fact Sheet: |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10344 Program Type:
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Exchange (Bilateral) |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10345 Language of Instruction:
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English and Foreign Language |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10346 Housing Options:
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Apartment, Dorm/On-Campus, Home-Stay |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10347 Minimum GPA:
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3 |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10348 Class Standing:
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Freshman, Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10357 Areas of Study:
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Asian Studies, Business, Culture, History, Humanities, International Business, International Studies, Japanese, Political Science |
Glossary entry for program parameter 11033 UW-W Recommended program for:
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Political Science |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10971 Target Language:
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Japanese |
Program Description: |
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Sophia University
UW-W Exchange Program
Location | Tokyo, Japan |
Academic Focus | Across the Curriculum |
Eligibility | 3.0 GPA, All Majors |
Language of Instruction | English and Japanese |
Terms | Semester, Year, Summer |
Partner Website | Click Here |
Sophia University is located in Tokyo, the capital city of Japan and the largest metropolitan area in the world. Founded in 1913, Sophia University has grown to be one of Japan’s leading private universities. Its reputation for excellence in undergraduate education, for outstanding graduate programs, and a competitive research environment have allowed Sophia to maintain its ranking as one of the top Japanese private universities. Sophia University has a population of about 12,000 students, and every year the University hosts approximately 800 international students, including over 200 exchange students.
Academics
Semester and year-long exchange students are required to take one Japanese language course while studying at Sophia University. Sophia University exchange students may take the rest of their coursework in either English or Japanese, depending on their level of proficiency.Sophia offers a wide variety of courses in English in areas such as Anthropology, Art History, Business and Economics, History, Literature, Philosophy and Religion, Political Science, and Sociology. For course information, click here.
Accommodation
Sophia University has no on-campus accommodation but reserves accommodation places for exchange students in student residences in reasonably-priced neighborhoods throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area. Students at Sophia commute from their off-campus housing to campus using Tokyo’s well-developed public transportation system.Housing options offered through Sophia include both dormitory- and apartment-style accommodations. All are within reasonable walking distance of public transportation and offer students a chance to meet other international students as well as Japanese students. All rooms are single occupancy. If students choose not to live in the accommodation provided by Sophia University, they may also make living arrangements on their own.
For more information on accommodation, click here.

Student Life and Surroundings
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Unlike other capitals of developed countries, Tokyo is still growing up dramatically and the enthusiasm that comes from its rapid changing attracts people from all over the world. At over 12 million people in the official metropolitan area alone, Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo, which has a population of 35 million people. This huge, developed, and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side-by-side with glimpses of old Japan. Tokyo is a unique and modern city that has something for everyone. Living in Tokyo, students will also have easy access to many other interesting cities and locations throughout Japan.
Cost of Attendance, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
Students participating in the Sophia semester/year exchange program are subject to UW-W tuition rates. UW-W tuition, as well as the Global Experiences Application fee and CISI international insurance, are billed to the student’s UW-W account. Other expenses, estimated in the table below, are paid individually (e.g. airfare, personal expenses) or to the host university (e.g. accommodation).As with all approved study abroad programs, UW-W financial aid can be used on this program. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Grant for Study Abroad, and UW-W and external study abroad scholarships are available.
Estimated Cost of Attendance (per semester)
Billed by UW-Whitewater | |
Tuition* | 3,800 |
Administrative Fee | 225 |
Contingency Fee | 50 |
CISI Insurance | 140 |
Subtotal | $4,215 |
Additional Estimated Expenses | |
Passport and passport photos | 150 |
Accommodation** | 2,800 |
Meals | 2,200 |
Japanese Personal Accident Insurance (800 JPY; mandatory) | 10 |
Japanese National Health Insurance (1500-300 JPY per month) | 75 |
Personal/Miscellaneous | 2,000 |
Commuter Pass (in Japan) | 400 |
Japanese Student Visa | 50 |
Books/Supplies | 450 |
Round-Trip Airfare | 2,000 |
Subtotal | $10,135 |
Total*** | $14,350 |
*2019-20 UW-W tuition for in-state residents. Non-residents are subject to UW-W non-resident tuition rates. Tuition rates are subject to change each academic year.
**Accommodation is an estimate; individual options may vary.
***For comparison, the UW-W Financial Aid office estimates the cost of attendance on the UW-W campus for one semester to be $7,400.
Passport and Visa Requirements
Students will need a passport to study abroad that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of their program. Students in this program are also required to apply for a Japanese Student Visa.Key Dates
Term | Application Deadline | Term Dates |
Academic Year | April 1 | Mid September to late July |
Spring Semester | October 1 | Early April to late July |
Summer | April 1 | June to July or July to August |
Fall | April 1 | Mid September to Late January |
Contacts
Office of Global ExperiencesOffice: McCutchan 204
Phone: 262-472-5759
Email: studyabroad@uww.edu
UW-W Faculty Exchange Ambassador:
Dr. Marjorie Rhine
Department of Languages & Literatures
Office: Laurentide 3122
Tel: 262-472-1081
Email: rhinem@uww.edu