Program Overview
The Global Studies at Sophia University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- to educate students who can deal with both the positive and negative aspects of globalization
- to contribute toward the building of a multicultural society
- to develop research and educational programs for students, in or outside their home country
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admissions information for the Graduate Program in Global Studies. Applications are accepted twice a year; for spring semester and for autumn semester.
- Admissions decisions are based on documents submitted by an applicant via regular mail. In addition, applicants for the Ph.D. whose documents are positively evaluated will be interviewed at Sophia during a specified period (applicants from abroad are interviewed by telephone).
- There is no interview for M.A. applicants. However, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact faculty members, especially in regard to the doctoral degree.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sophia University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Sophia University
Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
Sophia University(Japanese:上智大学,Hepburn:Jōchi Daigaku;Latin:Universitas Sedis Sapientiae)is aprivateJesuitresearch universityinTokyo, Japan. Founded in 1913 by theJesuits, it was granted...
University Profile- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
