FILA Admission Guide

We invite you to be a part of our FILA community, where students from all corners of the world come together!

Application Guidelines

All international students in the Faculty of International Liberal Arts will learn practical Japanese skills while also studying a variety of subjects in English.
*In this context, 'international students' refers to students admitted through either of the following admissions processes, regardless of nationality:
・Undergraduate Admissions for International Students - Policy Type 1
・English Medium Program

LIFE in Tokyo - Central City of Japanese Culture

Discover Tokyo: All Attractions Within Reach

Our campus is located in Hachioji, in Western Tokyo, offering easy access to sightseeing spots across Japan.

Akihabara: The central city of Japanese Anime Culture
Mt. Fuji: One of the symbol of Japan
Asakusa: Place where you can feel the heart of old Tokyo
Shibuya: The Heart of Japanese Trends

Hachioji city: Concentration for study, surrounded by beautiful nature

While enjoying the convenience of being located in Tokyo, you can focus on your studies surrounded by beautiful nature and experience the unique Japanese seasons.

Do you like Japanese Anime?

Do you know which anime features the locations in these photos? All of them are places you can visit on a day trip from the university.

There are easily accessible places of worship near the university.

Are you concerned about engaging in religious activities in Japan? Hachioji, home to Soka University, has mosques and churches that can be reached by bus and on foot.

Various international foods are accessible

In Hachioji, where many universities are located and numerous international students reside, you’ll find shops near the station that offer imported foods, making it easy to live comfortably.

FILA Online Consultation Session (For FREE)

We are pleased to announce holding an Online Consultation Session for those interested in the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA), Soka University. We welcome high school students and any prospective students from over the world to attend this session! Below are the details.

【Event Details】

*For FREE
*All date and time are Japanese Standard Time

Date Every Month (*Please refer to schedule in the Google Form below)
Time 10AM - 12 PM. (JST)
Participants Any prospective students and relatives
Form of event Zoom
Content FILA staff Online Consultation Session

Every year, international students from around the world participate in the FILA program. If you are interested in Soka University and Faculty of International Liberal Arts, please apply using the application form. We look forward to your participation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the following address.
Soka University FILA Office: filaoffice@soka.ac.jp

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