Overview

The Global Studies graduate program, founded in April 2006, builds on Sophia University's traditional strengths in area studies, particularly Asian studies, to study globalization.

Overview

It emphasizes inquiry into global issues through a curriculum focused on three areas: Global Studies, Japanese Studies and International Business and Development Studies.

All 3 areas offer advanced disciplinary training as well as interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives. The approximately 30 faculty members in the GPGS have advanced degrees from leading universities around the world and are actively engaged in research and publication in their specializations.

They represent many different disciplines, nationalities and cultural backgrounds, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics
Democracy in Globalization
Topics in Sociological Theory

Globalization and Popular Religion

Global Migration
Global Health

Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Legal Studies General Studies View 5 other Masters in General Studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form
Statement of Purpose
A Copy of Graduation Thesis, Master's Thesis, Significant Term Paper, or Publications
Photocopy of Passport
Application Materials Checklist
Official University/College Transcript(s)
Proof of Graduation
Three Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

492000 JPY / year

≈ 492000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

492000 JPY / year

≈ 492000 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tokyo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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