Exchange ProgramsSophia University, Tokyo

Within the framework of the cooperation agreement with Sophia University (Tokyo), students from Heidelberg have the opportunity to apply for a place at this university.

With the exception of students majoring in Japanese Studies, places are open to students from all subject areas. Studying the same subject as at Heidelberg University depends on the courses offered by the partner university and is therefore not guaranteed.

Students of medicine please note:
Unfortunately, the exchange agreements with the partner universities do not refer to the medical faculties. This means that you would be forced to attend courses at other faculties. If this is not a problem for you in principle, we look forward to receiving your applications.

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Duration
one semester or one academic year - start: September or October of the following year. It is also possible to start in the following summer semester (one semester).
Scholarship benefits   
Waiver of tuition fees.

Requirements

Students should be at least in their 3rd semester at the time of application.

The applicants should have Grade Point Average of B (3.0) or better in the standard 4-level rating system (A, B, C, D) or equivalent

Students who wish to participate in programs taught exclusively in Japanese must have a JLPT N1 certificate. For participation in English language programs, the partner university requires one of the following certificates:

  • a. Minimum 79 on TOEFL iBT
  • b. Minimum 550 on TOEFL PBT/ ITP
  • c. Minimum 6.0 on IELTS (Academic)
  • d. Minimum 730 on TOEIC

For the first application phase, language certificates obtained at the Central Language Laboratory (ZSL) or at corresponding institutes of Heidelberg University are sufficient. In the case of a successful application for an exchange place, the above-mentioned certifications must be submitted subsequently.

View of Sophia University Campus, Tokyo, Japan

Application

You can apply for the exchange programs via an online platform. You can find information on the required documents on our pages and in the FAQs. If you have any questions about the application process, the International Relations Department's Study Abroad Infocentre will be happy to help.
Only complete applications can be considered.

Application deadline


14. November 2024

Online application

Documents to be submitted

in the English language

  • Online application form
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation/study project/statement of purpose (approx. 1-2 pages)
  • Two letters of recommendation from university teachers
  • Transcript of records
  • Intermediate examination/preliminary diploma/bachelor's degree certificate, if applicable
  • English language certificate
  • Abitur certificate

The letters of recommendation should be sent directly to auslandsstudium@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de by the lecturers!