TRANSITION PLAN

HARUKA TOYOTA
P O S T S E C O N D A RY
DECISION

• Sophia University
U N I V E R S I T Y O V E RV I E W
• Established in 1913

• Catholic university in Tokyo

• Emphasis on international education

• Diverse undergraduate and graduate programs

• Vibrant campus life in the heart of Tokyo

WHY SOPHIA
UNIVERSITY?
• International Focus

• Academic Excellence

• Global Network

• Catholic Values

• Prime Location in Tokyo

P R O G R A M O V E RV I E W ( E N G L I S H )
• Designed for students passionate about political and social issues in English-speaking countries.

• Focus on enhancing English language proficiency for professional and academic communication.

• Engage in discussion on diverse topics.

• Develop skills for producing high-quality English documents.

REQUIREMENTS
• Overall academic standing of 4.0 or higher

• English academic standing 4.3 or higher

• IELTS 5.5 or higher (For returns)

• (Graduated from a school abroad or have been abroad for two consecutive years attended school)
POSSIBLE JOB
• Manufacturing 20.3%

• Information and communication industry 14.9%

• Wholesale and retail trade 13.0%

• Research and professional service 12.1%

• Finance 9.9%

• Transportation and postal services 7.8%

WHY ENGLISH?
• Sophia’s University’s English program offers
classes to become a teacher. I want to start my own
company because I want to create an environment
where I can support children who want to study
abroad in the future. Therefore, I want to major in
this English program because I want to support
many children in the future.
REQUIREMENTS
• Overall academic standing of 4.0 or higher;
English11, 12 academic standing 4.3or higher; IELTS
5.5 or higher.(For returnees) (Graduated from a
school abroad or have been abroad for two
consecutive years attended school) Math11.
science or math 12.
FIRST YEAR COURSES

Cultures of the
English
Required courses English skills English-speaking
Composition
world
THE ENGLISH PROGRAM PROVIDES

Enhance English Gain insights into divers

language proficiency cultures and perspectives

Prepare for future career Opportunities to think

opportunities critically and creatively
ELECTIVE COURSES
• Introduction to Shakespeare

• Skills for study abroad, American Studies

• Academic writing, Cultural Psychology

• Business communication

• Discussion and Debate

• Presentation skills

• Japanese-English Translation

• Reading skills
MY INTEREST
• My current interest in Civil society and
COERCES International cooperation studies course.
I have always been interested in Civil
society issues etc., which made me
consider taking this course.
FEES
• Matriculation fee($1,804)

• Enrollment fee ($541,45)

• Tuition fee($7,760)

• Educational endowment ($1,895)

• Total amount 1 year ($12,002)

• Gasoline 1year ($548.72) 1 month ($45.72)

HOW WILL I
• Between my parents, I should be able to
PAY cover the cost of my university. I dually
I don’t want to have to take out a student
loan unless absolutely necessary.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• 外国語学部｜上智大学 (sophia.ac.jp)

• 英語学科｜上智大学 (sophia.ac.jp)
THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING