Program Information
Ⅰ About the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program
The Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program is designed for those international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Soka University.
The program provides a set of intensive Japanese language courses and preliminary curricula preparing the students for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students and Soka University’s entrance examination for international students. Upon completing the program, students will receive a recommendation to enter an undergraduate degree program at Soka University.
The program provides a set of intensive Japanese language courses and preliminary curricula preparing the students for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students and Soka University’s entrance examination for international students. Upon completing the program, students will receive a recommendation to enter an undergraduate degree program at Soka University.
Ⅱ Admission and Enrollment Period
- Admission：April
- Enrollment Period：1 year
- Academic Schedule: Spring semester is from the beginning of April to the end of July; Fall semester is from the middle of September to the end of January
Ⅲ Tuition and Dormitory Fee (for students enrolling in the Preparatory Japanese Language Program)
Tuition and fees (for 1 year)
| Admission Fee | 50,000 JPY |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 500,000 JPY |
| Registration Fee | 55,000 JPY |
Registration fee includes Health-care Service, Accident Insurance, etc.
Heath-care Service is for the on-campus Health Center fee.
Accident Insurance includes the fee for the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research.
Fees are subject to change.
Dormitory Fee
Students living in the dormitory will pay the following fees:
(Fees vary according to the dormitory of choice)
Students living in the dormitory will pay the following fees:
(Fees vary according to the dormitory of choice)
| 2 semesters (1 year) | Dormitory Entrance Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Dormitory for male students | 318,000 ～ 378,000 JPY | 50,000 JPY |
| Dormitory for female students | 308,000 ～ 378,000 JPY | 50,000 JPY |
Applicants will pay the tuition and dormitory fees during the enrollment procedures by credit card via Soka University Japan Studies Center website.
Ⅳ Enrollment to the undergraduate program / Decision of completion
The completion of the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program will be determined based on the student’s academic performance, behavior, and attendance, as well as the attitudes and behavior of students. Those who fulfill all requirements will enter the undergraduate program at Soka University upon recommendation by the Bekka Preparatory Japanese Language Program teachers.