The aim of the Sophia University January Session has provided students from around the world with the opportunity to learn unique aspects of Japanese Studies in a comprehensive and intensive manner amongst a lively cosmopolitan community.

By participating in January Session in Japanese Studies, you will be able to delve into Japanese language, culture and contemporary social issues, and earn credits upon successful course completion.

Field of Study

  • Japanese Culture and Society
  • Japanese History
  • Japanese Language
  • Management
  • Media

Students choose a minimum of 2 courses and a maximum of 3 courses to complete during the program. For more detailed information about these courses go to the host university website or contact the host university. 

Credit Equivalent 

3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 3 Credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the host university webpage for very important visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Sophia University

Students are required to have a minimum GPA 5.5 to meet Sophia's entry requirements.

If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.  

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*Host applications open 25 September 2023

Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately $2,000 - $2,8000 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the host program website

Accommodation 

Accommodation is not included in the program fee and students are required to arrange their own accommodation for the duration of the program. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the host university website. A student discount is available to short-term program participants in some of the accommodation options provided by the host.

Funding

New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant 

Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $2,500 AUD when participating in this experience.

When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 24 September 2023
Host: 16 October 2023

Program Dates

Start: 10 January 2024
End: 31 January 2024

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*


*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

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