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Applicants are required to submit their applications through the exchange program coordinator of their home institution.  \n2) In principle, all application documents must be ORIGINAL (not copy) . If original language certificate is unavailable, please submit a copy of the document certified (stamped or signed) by home institution.  \n3) Documents printed in a language other than English or Japanese have to be translated into English or Japanese and certified by the home institution.  \n4) Application documents will not be returned. If an applicant withdraws from the exchange program, the application documents will be kept at Sophia for one year.  \n5) When filling out the documents, please either TYPE or use PEN.  \nDocuments to be Submitted:  \n(1) Application form (form provided)  \n(2) Academic purpose essay  \n(3) 4 color photographs (length 4cm × width 3cm *exact size)  \n(4) Official academic transcript(s) with list of courses you are currently enrolled in  \n(5) Two Letters of academic recommendation (form provided)  \n(6) Photo copy of your passport (and visa, if you have any)  \n(7) Housing Application Form (form provided)  \n(8) Certificate of Health (form provided)  \n(9) TOEFL / IELTS(Academic) / TOEIC official test report (for ALL applicants from non-English-speaking institutions applying for English-taught program)  \n(10) JLPT official test report (For applicants to departments/ graduate programs taught in Japanese)  \n(11) Application for Certificate of Eligibility (*online submission)  \n(1) Application Form (Form Provided)  \nThe applicant must specify the semester and the department/ graduate program for which he/she is applying. The applicant should refer to the course information on the website when filling out the list of courses he/ she intends to take at Sophia. In principle, students should only choose courses offered by the department/ graduate programs he/ she intends to apply.  \nCourse Information : [http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/exchangeprograms/course_info.html](http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/exchangeprograms/course_info.html)  \n*Japanese language courses are not mandatory for exchange students.  \n(2) Academic Purpose Essay  \nGenerally, the essay should be about the applicant's reasons for wishing to study at Sophia, precise areas of intended study at the departments/graduate program the applicant applies to and how the study in Sophia relates to the applicant’s previous experience as well as future goals.  \nNote: Applicants to the Graduate Program in Global Studies should list all courses they wish to take, indicating for each the relevance to their degree of study in their home institution and their background for the course. This explanation is separate from the word count for the Academic Purpose Essay.  \nFor English-taught programs applicants, please write approximately 500 words in English For Japanese-taught programs applicants, please write 800 to 1200 characters in Japanese.  \n(3) 4 Color Photos  \nSpecifications for photos to be submitted:  \n[http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/photo_info.html](http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/photo_info.html)  \nNo edge; EXACT SIZE (length 4cm×width 3cm); of full front view with plain white backgroun","cbCaicgYUG0F5zUr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicgYUG0F5zUr","pdf",205728,"English","# Before Applying\n## Qualifications and General Submission Rules\n# Documents to Be Submitted\n## Application Form and Required Forms\n## Academic Purpose Essay and Photo Requirements\n## Transcripts, Recommendations, and Passport Documents\n## Test Reports and Certificate of Eligibility","[{\"question\":\"How can applicants confirm they are eligible to apply for the Exchange Program?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants should verify that they have been officially nominated by their home institutions and meet all criteria listed through the Sophia qualifications link.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the general rules for submitting application documents?\",\"answer\":\"Application documents must be ORIGINAL when required; otherwise, copies must be certified by the home institution. 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