There are two categories on Research Student System.

1.Foreign Special Research Student
(foreign students only)

(1)Foreign special research students are enrolled in the Graduate School Master’s program for the purpose of receiving education in specific fields of study.
(2)Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent at the time of matriculation.

2.Research Student
(Japanese and foreign students)

(1)Unlike regular students enrolled in the Graduate School of Sophia University, research students are enrolled in the Graduate School Doctoral Program solely for the purpose of receiving instruction in specific fields of study.
(2)Applicants must obtain the permission from the instructor in a field you wish to carry out your research prior to submitting application.
(3)Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent at the time of matriculation.

Application Guidelines for Foreign Special Research Student Academic Year 2026

Application Period

Spring Semester : October 30(Thu)- November 6 (Thu),2025
Autumn Semester : April 6(Mon)-April 10 (Fri),2026

Application Procedure
1.Application Procedure (PDF)

2.Payment of Application Fee

Application Form

1.Application Form 【Spring Entrance】【Autumn Entrance】

2.Application Details Form
※All documents must be submitted in original by mail and must also respond to this FORMS.

【Spring Entrance】https://forms.office.com/r/PPbR7Ve2wA
【Autumn Entrance】https://forms.office.com/r/yz7rYxQiH2

Application Guidelines for Research Student Academic Year 2026

Application Period

Spring Semester : October 30(Thu)- November 6 (Thu),2025
Autumn Semester : April 6(Mon)-April 10 (Fri),2026

Application Procedure
1.Application Procedure (PDF)

2.Payment of Application Fee

Application Form

1.Application Form (PDF)【Spring Entrance】【Autumn Entrance】

2.Application Details Form
※All documents must be submitted in original by mail and must also respond to this FORMS.

【Spring Entrance】https://forms.office.com/r/nkfdac26FU
【Autumn Entrance】https://forms.office.com/r/fkQYRDsYqg

＊Applicants through Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship or JICA Development Studies Program should contact the Center for Global Education and Discovery, as not all the above contents may apply to you.