Application Information

Application Overview

Applications are accepted twice a year for matriculation in spring or fall semesters. Admissions decisions are based on documents an applicant submits by regular mail. Applicants for the Ph.D. whose documents are positively evaluated will be interviewed at Sophia during a specified period (applicants residing abroad can be interviewed by telephone). (Note: there is no interview for M.A. applicants). Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact faculty members, especially for the doctoral degree. Applicants are notified of results by letter send about six weeks after the application period ends.

Application Deadlines

Application schedule for autumn matriculation

  • M.A. application period is April 1-May 1
  • Ph.D. application period is May 1-June 1; for interview date check Application Brochure

Application Brochure and Forms

Please go to Application Downloads page for application forms and procedures (PDF files).

For Inquiry about Admissions

Graduate Admissions Office (tel: 03-3238-3517, email: admission-g@cl.sophia.ac.jp.)