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Explanatory videos
on admission procedures
for international students
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Soka University could not hold explanatory meetings abroad. To compensate this, we prepared explanatory videos to help international candidates finding out the suitable program for them.
Watch the videos below to find information on the application procedures for international students willing to study at Soka University.
※Video length: approximately 5 minutes
※There is no explanatory video for graduate programs. Contact the graduate school offices at the addresses available at the bottom of this page.
Watch the videos below to find information on the application procedures for international students willing to study at Soka University.
※Video length: approximately 5 minutes
※There is no explanatory video for graduate programs. Contact the graduate school offices at the addresses available at the bottom of this page.
Explanation on the admission systems for international students
Firstly, watch the video below to find information on all available programs at Soka University.
Programs available at Soka University
This video introduces the programs available for international students.
This video introduces the programs available for international students.
Japan Studies Center
The Japan Studies Center offers the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program and the Undergraduate Non-degree Program. Watch the videos below for further information.
Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program
This is a one-year program focused on students willing to enroll in an undergraduate program in Japanese but do not have the necessary proficiency in the language. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
This is a one-year program focused on students willing to enroll in an undergraduate program in Japanese but do not have the necessary proficiency in the language. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
Undergraduate Non-degree Program
This is a one or two-semester program focused on students who have been enrolled in a university and are willing to experience Japanese language and culture. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
This is a one or two-semester program focused on students who have been enrolled in a university and are willing to experience Japanese language and culture. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
Undergraduate Programs in Japanese
Admission systems for students willing to enroll in an undergraduate program in Japanese.
Applicants must be proficient in Japanese in order to apply.
Applicants must be proficient in Japanese in order to apply.
Undergraduate Admissions: Policy Type 1
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in Japanese. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in Japanese. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
Undergraduate Admissions: Policy Type 2
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in Japanese. The examination is based on written and oral tests.
Click here to find the application guidelines. (Japanese only)
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in Japanese. The examination is based on written and oral tests.
Click here to find the application guidelines. (Japanese only)
Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
This admission system is focused on students willing to transfer to Soka University as a 3rd year student. The examination is based on written and oral tests.
Click here to find the application guidelines. (Japanese only)
This admission system is focused on students willing to transfer to Soka University as a 3rd year student. The examination is based on written and oral tests.
Click here to find the application guidelines. (Japanese only)
Undergraduate Programs in English
Admission systems for students willing to enroll in an undergraduate program in English.
Applicants must be proficient in English in order to apply.
Applicants must be proficient in English in order to apply.
English Medium Programs
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in English. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
This admission system is focused on students willing to enter an undergraduate program in English. The examination is based on document screening.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
Faculty of International Liberal Arts
Watch the video to find information on how to apply to the Faculty of International Liberal Arts. The examination is based on document screening.
※For English Medium Program admission (spring application), the required documents for the Faculty of International Liberal Arts have changed from last year's, so please read the latest application guidelines carefully.
Click here (fall application and spring application) to find the application guidelines.
Watch the video to find information on how to apply to the Faculty of International Liberal Arts. The examination is based on document screening.
※For English Medium Program admission (spring application), the required documents for the Faculty of International Liberal Arts have changed from last year's, so please read the latest application guidelines carefully.
Click here (fall application and spring application) to find the application guidelines.
Undergraduate Transfer Admissions for English Medium Programs
This admission system is focused on students willing to transfer to Soka University as a 2nd year student. The examination is based on document screening. Note that this transfer system is only available for the faculties of Economics and Letters.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
This admission system is focused on students willing to transfer to Soka University as a 2nd year student. The examination is based on document screening. Note that this transfer system is only available for the faculties of Economics and Letters.
Click here to find the application guidelines.
Inquiries
Applicants to the Japan Studies Center and undergraduate programs
International Affairs Office: intloff@soka.ac.jp
Applicants to graduate programs
Humanities and Social Sciences: gsoffice@soka.ac.jp
Science and Engineering: eng-acad@soka.ac.jp
Science and Engineering: eng-acad@soka.ac.jp