Sophia University

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Sophia University International Exchange Program - Spring or Fall
Faculty Liaison: Prof. Shizuko Suenaga, suenagas@seattleu.edu, Modern Languages & Literature, Xavier Hall
Defining characteristics:
Sophia University is renowned for its international environment! As a student at Sophia University you will be studying along side other international students as well as Japanese nationals in courses which are taught in English.
Seattle University students participate in an exchange program with Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan with full credit and financial aid privileges.
Academics:
The university's focus is interdisciplinary, including anthropology, sociology, business, geography, art, history, literature, psychology, mathematics, and various language offerings. Sophia course bulletins are available for the Fall 2008 term. More course offerings will be available once they are posted on the Sophia University website.
Because the majority of the classes are taught in English, you can select courses from many different disciplines. Students are required to take a Japanese language course in addition to this coursework. Language classes typically meet each day while other courses will meet twice a week for 90 minute sessions. The fall semester begins early September and commences early February. Spring semester runs from late March to late July.
Credits: Full-time enrollment in 15 semester credits during one semester at Sophia University will earn 22.5 quarter credits towards an SU degree. A year abroad at Sophia university will allow a student to earn 45 quarter credits.
Housing:
Housing options include home stays, on-campus dormitories for men, and off-campus dormitories for women. Prices vary depending upon the living situation chosen.
Costs & Financial Aid:
Spring 2009 cost: $19, 473*
(*This price is an estimated cost for the Spring 2009 program. It does not include airfare, personal travel and activity expenses, passport fees, and emergency funds.)
All Financial aid including SU grants and scholarships apply. The program cost listed includes: Seattle University tuition, medical insurance, books & materials, housing*, self-catered meals*, local transportation, personal items, International Student Identity Card, and visa.
*these prices are based on dormitory style accommodations.
Application Requirements:
• Must have a 3.0 GPA
• Priority is given to students whose major requires a study abroad component and who have taken Japanese at SU
• Priority given to upperclass students
• Previous Asian Studies courses (History, Anthropology, etc) recommended
Application Deadline: Application: Complete the SU Education Abroad Global Application, linked below. Please read the directions carefully and make certain to submit all supporting documentation with your application. Click here for deadlines.
Please contact Prof. Shizuko Suenaga (206) 296-5391; suenagas@seattleu.edu
Date of application: May 19th