Students must be nominated by their home institution via the following form by the designated deadline:

SOKA University Exchange Student Nomination Form URL:
https://forms.office.com/r/SuTAAqja5Y
 

	Fall semester	Spring semester
Deadlines	March 15	October 15

STEP1: Complete Online Application

Online Application for Exchange Students URL:
https://soka-exchange.campus-p.jp/en/

 

Online Application flow

1. Pre-registration:

           Access the above URL and click “Agree with the terms of use and begin application.”

           Select language, enter your email address and click “send.”

2. Registration:

           You will receive an email titled “Soka University - Your e-mail has been registered” from no-reply ‘at’ soka.campus-p.jp.

           Access the URL indicated in the email and complete Registration.
           You are asked to provide your personal information, academic background, etc.

3. Application:

           You will receive an email with your ID, which is your email address, and password to access your ‘My Page.’

           Access your ‘My Page’ from the URL indicated in the email and click “Sign In” with your ID and password.

           Upload your headshot* and a copy of your passport photo page and complete Application.

           *The headshot must meet designated requirements set by Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

Please note that information provided in the Online Application, including the headshot, will be used for Certificate of Eligibility which you will need for a visa application. Therefore, please make sure to provide correct information.

STEP2: Send required documents
Send the following required documents to Soka University.

No.	Required Documents	Details	Form
1.	Recommendation Letter	Written by a faculty/staff of home institution.	Free-format Soft-copy
2.	Certificate of Enrollment	Officially issued by home institution.	Soft-copy
3.	Official Transcript	A latest transcript that certifies applicant’s entire academic record. It must be issued by home institution.	Soft-copy
4.	Certificate of English Proficiency *if applicable	Applicants who are not from an English-speaking country and wish to attend Undergraduate level classes taught in English are required to submit a score report of an English proficiency test. TOEFL-iBT 71 or IELTS 5.5 or CEFR B2 or equivalent is required.	Soft-copy
5.	Certificate of Japanese Proficiency *if applicable	Applicants who wish to attend Undergraduate level classes taught in Japanese need to submit Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above.	Soft-copy
6.	Headshot	Taken within three months of the date of submission. Please refer to the following website: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/photo_info_00002.html?hl=en	Digital photo
7.	Passport copy	A copy of passport photo page File size: from 1 to 3 MB
8.	Physical Examination Certificate	Should be completed by a doctor.	DOWNLOAD
9.	Immunization Questionnaire for Measles and Rubella	Should be completed by applicants.	DOWNLOAD
10.	Medical Interview Sheet	Should be completed by applicants.	DOWNLOAD
11.	Statement of Financial Eligibility	Should be completed by a person who will support the applicant’s living expenses in Japan. It can be waived for scholarship recipients.	DOWNLOAD
12.	Financial Eligibility Supporting Documents	Evidence of financial eligibility (e.g., bank statement) to cover the applicant’s living expenses. Bank statement or equivalent document must show a minimum amount of 300,000 JPY for one semester or 600,000 JPY for two semesters.	Soft-copy

 

	Fall semester	Spring semester
Deadlines	March 31	October 31