Sophia University offers January Session and Summer Session for those who are interested in a short-term study at Sophia. Program participants are able to gain first-hand experience on many aspects of not only Japan, but also East Asian culture and society – witnessing the myriad of ways in which the cultures of the world are reflected in the maze-like urban landscape of Tokyo.

The Summer Sessions welcomed over 11,000 students from around the globe since its foundation in 1961, and many have gone on to pursue exciting careers related to Japan. These Sessions offer a rare opportunity for Japanese students and international students from abroad to gather, study, discuss, and reflect on Japan’s role as a member of East Asian region in the world.

First launched in 2013, January Session is also popular among our participants, consisting of courses which take participants to a journey through the world of Japanese language, culture and contemporary social issues.


Summer Session in East Asian Studies

Summer Session in East Asian Studies 2024 will be held in person.

Summer Session in Japanese Language

Summer Session in Japanese Language 2024 will be held in person.

January Session in Japanese Studies

January Session in Japanese Studies 2024 will be held in person.


Transcript Requests

Transcript Requests

Summer Session and January Session transcripts can be ordered by submitting the Transcript Request Form. All transcripts cost 500 yen per copy plus shipping fee. Official academic transcripts can be issued in hard copy only.

Please note this is for the Summer/January Session participants only, and is different from the transcript issuance by the Center for Academic Affairs.

For more details about non-Summer/January Session (e.g. degree-conferring students) transcript issuance, please refer to the page below:

– Contact –
Center for Global Education and Discovery
Sophia Short-term Programs
SOPHIA UNIVERSITY
7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554 JAPAN

Phone: +81-3-3238-4090
Fax: +81-3-3238-3554
Email: ssprgrm-co@sophia.ac.jp

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