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- 2018 Soka University Undergraduate English Medium Program Admissions for International Students Policy (Document Screening)
2018 Soka University Undergraduate English Medium Program Admissions for International Students Policy (Document Screening)
1. FACULTY, DEPARTMENT, AND ADMISSION CAPACITY
Admissions for International Students are open in the following English Medium Program Departments
・Admission capacity for FILA includes the number of students for Policy Type 1.
・Successful applicants for FILA will have the option of studying the Japanese language from September 2018 for one semester as a student in the Undergraduate Non-degree Program. However, all expenses must be paid by the student (there will be no exemption system).
To have more information about the Undergraduate Non-degree Program,
please visit the following website: https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/academics/jsc/
| Faculty | Department | Admission Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Soka University Courses for Comprehensive Economic Education (SUCCEED) |
Few students |
| Business Administration | Global Program English Track (GPET) |
Few students |
| Law | Peace and Human Rights program | Few students |
| Letters | Arts, Knowledge AnD English Major for International Arena (AKADEMIA) |
Few students |
| International Liberal Arts | International Liberal Arts (FILA) | 11 students |
・Admission capacity for FILA includes the number of students for Policy Type 1.
・Successful applicants for FILA will have the option of studying the Japanese language from September 2018 for one semester as a student in the Undergraduate Non-degree Program. However, all expenses must be paid by the student (there will be no exemption system).
To have more information about the Undergraduate Non-degree Program,
please visit the following website: https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/academics/jsc/
2. ADMISSION PERIOD
Application period: February 15 – April 10 (must arrive by April 10, 2018)
Notification: end of May
Notification: end of May
3. ELIGIBILITY
An individual who satisfies one of the three following conditions is eligible to apply:
・An individual who has completed or is scheduled to complete a 12-year school education in a foreign country; If the applicant has attended Japanese schools (*1), its enrollment period must be 6 years or less.
・An individual who has completed or is scheduled to complete the relevant high school courses stipulated in the School Education Act of Japan; If the applicant has attended a high school in Japan (*2), its enrollment period must be 3 years or less.
・Among those who have received education overseas and the curriculum is less than 12 years or eligible to attend a university in their respective countries (*3), Soka may approve application eligibility through document screening. On the same basis, students graduating from international schools in Japan may be approved eligible to apply.
*1, *2 Japanese schools indicate elementary, junior high, and high schools based on School Education Act of Japan and overseas Japanese schools approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
*3 Swiss International Baccalaureate, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, or other equivalent certificates.
・An individual who has completed or is scheduled to complete a 12-year school education in a foreign country; If the applicant has attended Japanese schools (*1), its enrollment period must be 6 years or less.
・An individual who has completed or is scheduled to complete the relevant high school courses stipulated in the School Education Act of Japan; If the applicant has attended a high school in Japan (*2), its enrollment period must be 3 years or less.
・Among those who have received education overseas and the curriculum is less than 12 years or eligible to attend a university in their respective countries (*3), Soka may approve application eligibility through document screening. On the same basis, students graduating from international schools in Japan may be approved eligible to apply.
*1, *2 Japanese schools indicate elementary, junior high, and high schools based on School Education Act of Japan and overseas Japanese schools approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
*3 Swiss International Baccalaureate, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, or other equivalent certificates.
4. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements differ among Departments. Carefully read the requirements below before applying.
Applicants for faculties of Economics, Business Administration, Law, and Letters
(English proficiency requirements)
Applicants must submit their English proficiency score of 61 or more in TOEFL-iBT or 5.5 or more in IELTS Academic Module. However, those who have taken six years of junior high and high school taken in English in either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States, are able to submit their transcript, corresponding to the English proficiency score above.
(Other requirements)
Applicants must submit their score for their standardized examination. Those who cannot submit it must submit the Detail Report of their high school transcript screened by IERF.
Applicants for the Faculty of International Liberal Arts
(English proficiency requirements)
All applicants, including native speakers, must submit at least one of their English proficiency score of TOEFL-iBT or IELTS Academic Module (score must not be older than two years from the day of application submission)
(Other requirements)
Applicants must submit their score for one of the following standardized examinations: SAT, ACT, GCE A Level and the South Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test. Applicants not enrolled in an American high school must submit the Detail Report of their high school transcript screened by IERF. Applicants who were enrolled in high school in the United States must submit their transcript.
＊International Education Research Foundation (IERF) URL
・ IERF http://www.ierf.org/
・ IERF Interactive Guide http://ierf.org/interactive-tool/index.html
Note: Applicants are responsible for applying for the IERF Detail Report. If this results in the delay of the submission of the academic transcript or the certificate of graduation, you must notify the office beforehand.
＊List of the main standardized examinations used for college admission.
*The Faculty of International Liberal Arts will be accepting only the following standardized examinations:
SAT, ACT, GCE A Level and the South Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test.
Applicants for faculties of Economics, Business Administration, Law, and Letters
(English proficiency requirements)
Applicants must submit their English proficiency score of 61 or more in TOEFL-iBT or 5.5 or more in IELTS Academic Module. However, those who have taken six years of junior high and high school taken in English in either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States, are able to submit their transcript, corresponding to the English proficiency score above.
(Other requirements)
Applicants must submit their score for their standardized examination. Those who cannot submit it must submit the Detail Report of their high school transcript screened by IERF.
Applicants for the Faculty of International Liberal Arts
(English proficiency requirements)
All applicants, including native speakers, must submit at least one of their English proficiency score of TOEFL-iBT or IELTS Academic Module (score must not be older than two years from the day of application submission)
(Other requirements)
Applicants must submit their score for one of the following standardized examinations: SAT, ACT, GCE A Level and the South Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test. Applicants not enrolled in an American high school must submit the Detail Report of their high school transcript screened by IERF. Applicants who were enrolled in high school in the United States must submit their transcript.
＊International Education Research Foundation (IERF) URL
・ IERF http://www.ierf.org/
・ IERF Interactive Guide http://ierf.org/interactive-tool/index.html
Note: Applicants are responsible for applying for the IERF Detail Report. If this results in the delay of the submission of the academic transcript or the certificate of graduation, you must notify the office beforehand.
＊List of the main standardized examinations used for college admission.
| Country/Region | Examination |
|---|---|
The United States of America |
SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test Reasoning Test)*
ACT (American College Testing)* |
| United Kingdom | GCE (General Certificate of Education) A Level* |
| The Republic of Korea | College Scholastic Ability Test* |
| People's Republic of China | National Higher Education Entrance Examination |
Hong Kong |
HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination)
HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) |
| Taiwan | General Scholastic Ability Test |
| France | Baccalaureate |
| Germany | Abitur |
| Australia | HSC (High School Certificate) |
| Singapore | GCE (General Certificate of Education) A Level |
Malaysia |
STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)
Unified Examination |
| Thailand | Standardized national University Entrance Examination |
| International Baccalaureate | IB Transcript for the final exams |
| Brazil | Exame Nacional do Ensino Medio |
*The Faculty of International Liberal Arts will be accepting only the following standardized examinations:
SAT, ACT, GCE A Level and the South Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test.
5. APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE FACULTY
- Applicants may apply to 2 departments at most within the 9 departments of the Faculty of Economics, Business Administration, Law, Letters, and International Liberal Arts.
- Applicants applying to 2 departments must indicate their “First Choice” and “Second Choice” in the column. Submit the “Statement of Purpose and Study Plan” for each choice.
- If the applicant is accepted to the department of the first choice, only the admission to the first choice is allowed. The second choice cannot be chosen after the acceptance of the first choice is made.
- Applicants applying to 2 departments must indicate their “First Choice” and “Second Choice” in the column. Submit the “Statement of Purpose and Study Plan” for each choice.
- If the applicant is accepted to the department of the first choice, only the admission to the first choice is allowed. The second choice cannot be chosen after the acceptance of the first choice is made.
6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required documents differ among Departments. Carefully read the requirements below before applying.
Please access the following pages for application:
English: https://soka.campus-p.jp/en/
Those who do not have internet access and cannot complete the web application, please contact us at the address available in 12. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND INQUIRIES.
Please access the following pages for application:
English: https://soka.campus-p.jp/en/
Those who do not have internet access and cannot complete the web application, please contact us at the address available in 12. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND INQUIRIES.
| Required Documents | Detail | Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Application Form | You may apply up to 2 departments | Online Application |
2. Photograph |
Upload a photo (4cm x 3 cm) taken within the last three months.
Note:
- headshot, no hat, plain background - submit 2 photos together with the documents to be sent.
|
Original Copy |
| 3. Statement of Purpose and Study Plan | Submit the “Statement of Purpose and Study Plan” for each department you are applying to. Note: the Faculty of Education and International Liberal Arts have different forms. |
Online Application |
4. Certificate of High School Graduation (or expected) |
If still enrolled in high school at the time of application, submit a document certifying expected graduation from high school. Excluding those applying for FILA, all candidates must be graduated by August 31, 2018. FILA candidates must be graduated by March 31, 2019. Note: Promptly submit the certificate upon graduation from high school. If the certificate is not available, submit the diploma. |
Original Copy |
| 5. Score Report of Standardized Examination | Refer to 4. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for details. |
Original Copy |
| 6. High School Transcript | A transcript that certifies applicant’s entire academic record throughout high school education. Note: It must be an official document issued by the high school attended. If unavailable, submit the original copy of your academic performance report. |
Original Copy |
| 7. IERF Detail Report | Refer to 4. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for details. | Original Copy |
8. Recommendation Letter (Designated format) |
The recommendation letter is to be written by a teacher who has taught the applicant in class at high school. If desired, applicants may also submit a second recommendation letter from a supervisor in the current company, or from a second teacher or professor. |
Click here to download the form Japanese PDF/ EXL English PDF/ EXL |
| 9. Certificate of English Proficiency | Refer to 4. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for details. |
Original Copy |
| 10. Application Fee | Make an online credit card payment of 20,000 JPY when submitting the online application. (Refer to 10. APPLICATION FEE for details |
|
11. Statement of Financial Eligibility (Designated format) |
Submit evidence of financial support (e.g., bank statement) to cover the tuition and living expenses. (Refer to 7. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY for details) |
Click here to download the form Japanese PDF/ EXL English PDF/ EXL |
12. Application for Academic Fee Exemption (Designated format) |
Applicants who wish to be considered for Academic Fee Exemption must submit the application form, along with the official documents issued by public agencies stating the household income. (Refer to 11. SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM for details) |
Click here to download the form Japanese PDF/ EXL English PDF/ EXL |
13. Documents Checklist (Designated format) |
Confirm each document on the checklist. |
Click here to download the form Japanese PDF/ EXL English PDF/ EXL |
7. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY
The statement is to be signed by the financial supporter. Attach the documents below as evidence of financial support. The tuition fees may change when the fee exemption is applied; however, these documents will also be used to apply for the applicants’ Certificate of Eligibility issued by Immigration Bureau, so please read the instructions carefully.
If funded by the applicant
- Original bank statement of the applicant (statement over a certain amount）
If funded by a family member outside of Japan
- Original bank statement of the sponsor (statement over a certain amount）
- Proof of employment
- Sponsor’s income certificate
- A document that certifies the sponsor’s relationship to the applicant (e.g. a copy of family register, certificate of residence, etc.)
If funded by scholarship aside from Soka University’s
- Original scholarship letter stating the amount, duration and name of the organization offering the scholarship (yearly total must be over a certain amount）
If funded by a sponsor that lives in Japan
- A tax certificate with the total amount of the sponsor’s income (photocopy of income tax certificate, tax deduction certificate, etc.
- Proof of employment (if it is a self-owned business, submit an official document such as the copy of corporate registration or operating license)
- Certificate of residence
- If the sponsor is an acquaintance or a friend, a document that indicates the relationship to the applicant, such as a photo taken together
Note:
Applicants submitting their application for the academic fee exemption (please refer to 11. SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM) along with their undergraduate application will be screened for their financial eligibility at the same time. Refer to the chart below for the amount you need to show in your documents such as bank statements.
If funded by the applicant
- Original bank statement of the applicant (statement over a certain amount）
If funded by a family member outside of Japan
- Original bank statement of the sponsor (statement over a certain amount）
- Proof of employment
- Sponsor’s income certificate
- A document that certifies the sponsor’s relationship to the applicant (e.g. a copy of family register, certificate of residence, etc.)
If funded by scholarship aside from Soka University’s
- Original scholarship letter stating the amount, duration and name of the organization offering the scholarship (yearly total must be over a certain amount）
If funded by a sponsor that lives in Japan
- A tax certificate with the total amount of the sponsor’s income (photocopy of income tax certificate, tax deduction certificate, etc.
- Proof of employment (if it is a self-owned business, submit an official document such as the copy of corporate registration or operating license)
- Certificate of residence
- If the sponsor is an acquaintance or a friend, a document that indicates the relationship to the applicant, such as a photo taken together
Note:
Applicants submitting their application for the academic fee exemption (please refer to 11. SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM) along with their undergraduate application will be screened for their financial eligibility at the same time. Refer to the chart below for the amount you need to show in your documents such as bank statements.
| Economics, Business Administration, Law, Letters | International Liberal Arts | |
|---|---|---|
| Applying for Academic Fee Exemption | Approx. 1,000,000 JPY | Approx. 2,000,000 JPY |
| Not applying for Academic Fee Exemption | Approx. 1,500,000 JPY | Approx. 2,500,000 JPY |
8. SELECTION PROCESS
Selection is made through document screening.
Note: Within the screening process, applicants whose score on the standardized test is below a certain level (approx. 50th percentile) will not be granted acceptance.
Note: Within the screening process, applicants whose score on the standardized test is below a certain level (approx. 50th percentile) will not be granted acceptance.
9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE APPLICATION RESULTS
End of May
One of the following results will be sent to all applicants via e-mail (email address indicated on the application form)
1.Accepted Accepted to the undergraduate program.
2. Not Accepted Did not meet the acceptance standards
3. Not Eligible Not eligible for college admission
One of the following results will be sent to all applicants via e-mail (email address indicated on the application form)
1.Accepted Accepted to the undergraduate program.
2. Not Accepted Did not meet the acceptance standards
3. Not Eligible Not eligible for college admission
10. APPLICATION FEE
Paying the Application Fee of 20,000 JPY for 2018 will enable applicants to apply for the following examinations:
・2018 Undergraduate Admissions for International Students Type I (Document Screening) Spring and Fall Admission
・2018 Undergraduate Admissions for International Students Type 2 (Exam and Interview)
・2018 Transfer Admission for International Students
Application Fee Payment Method
Pay the application fee of 20,000 JPY by credit card when you submit your online application.
Note: If the payment via credit card does not go through due to technical difficulties, bank transfer is allowed (its fees would be borne by the applicant). If you wish to make a wire transfer, contact the office via the online application page.
・2018 Undergraduate Admissions for International Students Type I (Document Screening) Spring and Fall Admission
・2018 Undergraduate Admissions for International Students Type 2 (Exam and Interview)
・2018 Transfer Admission for International Students
Application Fee Payment Method
Pay the application fee of 20,000 JPY by credit card when you submit your online application.
Note: If the payment via credit card does not go through due to technical difficulties, bank transfer is allowed (its fees would be borne by the applicant). If you wish to make a wire transfer, contact the office via the online application page.
11. SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM
Tuition Fee Exemption
By the time of the application to the International Students Admission, the candidates can also apply for the Tuition Fee exemption. When applying, please submit the Income Certificate referred to January to December 2016 (or the earliest one-year period available) of all financial supporters together with the Application for a Tuition Fee Exemption form.
◆About Tuition Fee exemption for Undergraduate students
Tuition Fee exemption will be granted for Undergraduate students according to the household annual income as the chart below:
Note: In principle, household income refers to those of the father and mother. If one or both of father and mother have no income, you must explain the situation in the application form for academic fee exemption.
・Scholarship application results will be notified jointly with admission decisions to granted applicants only.
・After enrollment, a review of exemption for the subsequent academic year will be conducted yearly. If the recipient’s cumulative GPA is below 2.0 or does not earn at least 30 credits in the year, the exemption will not be granted for the subsequent year.
・Appendix shows the fees required for year 1 of students granted academic fee exemption.
Scholarship
After enrollment in the Undergraduate degree at Soka University, students will be able to apply for the Makiguchi Foundation Scholarship for International Students. Application procedures will be explained after enrollment at the briefing session.
Year 1, first semester:
- 30,000 JPY per month
Year 1, second semester and after:
- For students with GPA above 4.0: 50,000 JPY
- For students with GPA above 3.0 and below 4.0: 40,000 JPY
- For students with GPA above 2.0 and below 3.0: 30,000 JPY
- For students with GPA below 2.0: no scholarship
Note:
The Grade Point Average (GPA) at SOKA is calculated on a 5.0 scale.
If a student does not earn at least 30 credits in a year, this scholarship will not be granted.
As a general rule, if a student is receiving scholarship from elsewhere, scholarship from Soka will not be granted.
By the time of the application to the International Students Admission, the candidates can also apply for the Tuition Fee exemption. When applying, please submit the Income Certificate referred to January to December 2016 (or the earliest one-year period available) of all financial supporters together with the Application for a Tuition Fee Exemption form.
◆About Tuition Fee exemption for Undergraduate students
Tuition Fee exemption will be granted for Undergraduate students according to the household annual income as the chart below:
| Household Annual Income | Exemption Ratio |
|---|---|
| Below 4,000,000 JPY | 100% exemption |
| From 4,000,000 to 8,000,000 JPY | 50% exemption |
| From 8,000,000 to 10,000,000 JPY | 25% exemption |
| Above 10,000,000 JPY | No exemption |
Note: In principle, household income refers to those of the father and mother. If one or both of father and mother have no income, you must explain the situation in the application form for academic fee exemption.
・Scholarship application results will be notified jointly with admission decisions to granted applicants only.
・After enrollment, a review of exemption for the subsequent academic year will be conducted yearly. If the recipient’s cumulative GPA is below 2.0 or does not earn at least 30 credits in the year, the exemption will not be granted for the subsequent year.
・Appendix shows the fees required for year 1 of students granted academic fee exemption.
Scholarship
After enrollment in the Undergraduate degree at Soka University, students will be able to apply for the Makiguchi Foundation Scholarship for International Students. Application procedures will be explained after enrollment at the briefing session.
Year 1, first semester:
- 30,000 JPY per month
Year 1, second semester and after:
- For students with GPA above 4.0: 50,000 JPY
- For students with GPA above 3.0 and below 4.0: 40,000 JPY
- For students with GPA above 2.0 and below 3.0: 30,000 JPY
- For students with GPA below 2.0: no scholarship
Note:
The Grade Point Average (GPA) at SOKA is calculated on a 5.0 scale.
If a student does not earn at least 30 credits in a year, this scholarship will not be granted.
As a general rule, if a student is receiving scholarship from elsewhere, scholarship from Soka will not be granted.
12. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND INQUIRIES
Mail the application to:
International Affairs Office Admissions Section
Soka University
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8577, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-42-691-8200 Fax: +81-42-691-9456
Email: intloff@soka.ac.jp
International Affairs Office Admissions Section
Soka University
1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8577, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-42-691-8200 Fax: +81-42-691-9456
Email: intloff@soka.ac.jp
Soka University English Medium Program Fees
Economics(SUCCEED), Business Administration(GPET), Law(PHR)
Letters（AKADEMIA)
International Liberal Arts
| Fees | Standard | Full Exemption | Half Exemption | Quarter Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fees | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY |
| Tuition | 600,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 300,000 JPY | 450,000 JPY |
| Registration fee | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY |
| Schol fees | 240,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 120,000 JPY | 180,000 JPY |
| Total | 1,100,000 JPY | 260,000 JPY | 680,000 JPY | 890,000 JPY |
Letters（AKADEMIA)
| Fees | Standard | Full Exemption | Half Exemption | Quarter Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY |
| Tuition | 620,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 310,000 JPY | 465,000 JPY |
| Registration fee | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY |
| School fees | 240,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 120,000 JPY | 180,000 JPY |
| Total | 1,120,000 JPY | 260,000 JPY | 690,000 JPY | 905,000 JPY |
International Liberal Arts
| Fees | Standard | Full Exemption | Half Exemption | Quarter Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY |
| Tuition | 840,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 420,000 JPY | 630,000 JPY |
| Registration fee | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY | 60,000 JPY |
| School fees | 240,000 JPY | 0 JPY | 120,000 JPY | 180,000 JPY |
| Total | 1,340,000 JPY | 260,000 JPY | 800,000 JPY | 1,070,000 JPY |
* Additional 19,000 JPY is required for Gakuyu-kai Club Association fees upon enrollment.