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Graduate School of Science and Technology Sophia University

1. Graduate school code 2. Maximum number of participants 47 5 participants for every year
Engineering Agriculture(including Fishery, Dairy and Livestock) Science Marine Science

3. Fields of Study

Commerce Economics / Business Administration Medical Science Social Welfare Tourism ICT Political Science / Public Administration Others(

4. Program and Degree

) (1) Master s Program in Green Science and Engineering Division / Master of Science in Green Science and Engineering
2 years as a Masters Student (Autumn admission)

5. Standard time table (Years needed for graduation)

Starting as a Research Student up to 6 months, then 2 years as a

Masters Student after passing the entrance exam

2 years as a Masters Student OR Starting as a Research Student up to

(1) (2) 6. Language of program (3) (4)

6 months, then 2 years as a Masters Student after passing the exam.(Depend on the capacity of the applicants) Lecture: All lectures in English Text: English but Japanese text will be used partially while English instructions are given orally. Laboratory work: Conducting of the research is generally instructed by the supervisor in English. Seminar: Seminars including Japanese students are generally in Japanese, but there are many occasions where foreign students can interact in seminars in English.

7. Desirable English level and Necessary Academic background 8. Website

(1) TOEFL IBT:79 (PBT:550) or IELTS 6.0 is required (2) At least 16 years of academic background or equivalent (1) Graduate School of Science and Technology http://www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english/ (2) Sophia University http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/e_top

47.Sophia Univ.(Science and Technology).doc 9. Professors and Associate Professors The thesis research advisor can be chosen from among faculty members of the Graduate Program in Science and Technology. Information for all faculty members can be found through the following web site: http://www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english/files/2014stufflist.pdf 10. Features of Graduate School

The Graduate Program in Science and Technology (GPST) comprises one interdisciplinary graduate program with nine divisions (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Science, Information Science and Green Science and Engineering). The program aims to be both specialized to bring to light new scientific information and technological developments in all the relevant academic divisions and disciplines, to foster a common regard for their effects on people, society, and the global environment. The first stage of the program maintains consistency with undergraduate instruction by combining cross-disciplinary knowledge and a specialty with the goal of cultivating highly educated people who can contribute to people and society. The second stage aims to nurture researchers who can execute independent research in one or more academic fields. The Green Science and Engineering Division is a new division, which started in 2013. It occupies a special position among the nine divisions. First of all, the whole educational program, including the lectures and thesis research guidance, is available in English. Also, there is an emphasis on environment and sustainability related studies, important for the future of mankind. To foster cross-disciplinary education, faculty members drawn from all other eight divisions will be involved in the teaching. At the same time, the student is expected to associate with a faculty member of one of the other eight regular divisions and join his/her research group to pursue advanced education for thesis research. The thesis research advisor can be chosen from among all faculty members of the graduate program in science and technology. 11. Features and Curriculum of Program 1. Instruction 1) To be eligible to receive a master's degree, students must complete at least 30 credits of coursework, submit a masters thesis, and pass oral and written exams. The required credits are as follows. Compulsory elective courses: 2 credits Elective courses: 28 credits The elective courses should consist of the following. (1) 18 credits from courses provided by your division (2) 4 credits from courses provided by other divisions of the School in Science and Technology or general courses of the School in Science and Technology (excluding basic courses of the School of Science and Technology) (3) 6 credits from any of the above courses: courses provided by your division, courses provided by other divisions of the School in Science and Technology, basic courses of the School in Science and Technology, and general courses of the School in Science and Technology Students are allowed to transfer up to 8 credits from the courses provided by other schools that have been approved by the supervisor to the 18 credits described in (1) above. Seminars should be completed in the order of 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B as a rule. However, for courses overseen by the students supervisor, the student is allowed to transfer credits from seminars provided by other divisions to seminars provided by his/her division after completing the required

47.Sophia Univ.(Science and Technology).doc procedure. For details of this procedure, please contact the office of your division. 2) Students must complete the coursework of the Thesis Guidance course (required course) each semester. 2. Requirements for courses, credits, number of courses Number of courses

Core curriculum

Credits

Notes

Total credits 30 Compulsory elective courses 2 - Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 1A 1 - Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 1B 1 - Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 2A 1 - Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 2B 1 Elective courses 28 - Courses provided by your division 18 *1 - Courses provided by other divisions of the 4 *2 School in Science and Technology - Any courses provided by the School in 6 *3 Science and Technology Thesis Guidance *4 Thesis *5 *1 Only for courses overseen by the students supervisor, the student is allowed to transfer credits from seminars provided by other divisions to seminars provided by his/her division after completing the required procedure. *2 Basic courses of the School in Science and Technology are excluded. General courses of the School in Science and Technology are included. *3 Any courses including basic and general courses of the School in Science and Technology. *4 No credits given. Students must complete this coursework each semester. *5 Students must take the Thesis Guidance course and pass oral and written exams of their masters thesis (please register for this course within the registration period for the semester during which you will submit a masters thesis). 3. Course structure and credits <Basic Courses of the School in Science and Technology> Course Title Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 1A Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 1B Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 2A Masters Thesis Tutorial and Exercise 2B English for Science/Engineering 11 English for Science/Engineering 12 English for Science/Engineering 21 English for Science/Engineering 22 Credits Compulsory Elective elective 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

47.Sophia Univ.(Science and Technology).doc <General Courses of the School in Science and Technology> Credits Course Title Compulsory Elective Environmental Assessment *1 2 Environmental Resource Management Policy *1 2 Environment and Sustainable Lifestyles *1 2 Environmental Science and Technology *1 2 Environmental Planning *1 2 *1 Courses provided by the Graduate School in Global Environmental Studies. These courses can be treated as courses provided by your school <Green Science and Engineering Division> Course Title Green Science and Engineering 1 Green Science and Engineering 2 Green Science and Engineering 3 Green Science and Engineering 4 Advanced Mechanical Engineering 1 Advanced Mechanical Engineering 2 Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1 Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2 Environmental Chemistry Advanced Materials Theoretical Chemistry Environmental Analytical Chemistry Differential Equations for Natural Phenomena Statistical Data Analysis Environmental Atomic and Molecular Physics Environmental Condensed Matter Physics Environmental Basic Biology Environmental Life Science Computer Science Applied Computer Science Seminar in Green Science and Engineering 1A Seminar in Green Science and Engineering 1B Seminar in Green Science and Engineering 2A Seminar in Green Science and Engineering 2B Credits Compulsory Elective 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

12. Internship program The Graduate School of Science and Technology not only serves as the liaison for contract research, joint research, and other collaborative efforts with industry, it also actively contributes to society. Also, the Sophia University Science and Technology Liaison Office (SLO) established within the Sophia University Science and Technology Promotion Council is an open organization that promotes industry-university collaboration and is easily accessible by everyone.

47.Sophia Univ.(Science and Technology).doc 13. Academic schedule

Academic Calendar for Autumn 2014 Entrance ceremony Classes Winter Recess Final Examinations Spring Vacation

Sept. 22 Sep. 27Dec.22, Jan. 5 22 Dec. 23 Jan. 4 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Mar. 31

Note: The detailed information will be given at the orientation on the entrance day. Academic Calendar for Spring 2015 has not been decided yet.

14.

Facilities and Cultural activities for International students

(1)Student Dormitory Sophia University has several off-campus dormitories and offers affiliated housing options. For more information, please refer to the following website: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/housinginfo (2) Japanese Language Program Sophia University offers multiple tracks and levels of Japanese language courses. COURSES OFFERED BY THE CENTER FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CLER) [Regular Program] Course No. JPN 100 111 150 112 200 250 211 212 321 322 323 311 312 407 Title Basic Japanese Japanese 1 Japanese M1 Japanese 2 Japanese M2 Japanese M3 Japanese 3 Japanese 4 Advanced Japanese 1 Advanced Japanese 2 Advanced Japanese 3 Business Japanese 1 Business Japanese 2 Translating Japanese to English cr 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 Hours Three 90-minute classes a week

Five 90-minute classes a week

Four 90-minute classes a week

Two 90-minute classes a week

COURSES OFFERED BY CENTER FOR EXTENTION PROGRRAM (Non-credit courses) Please refer to the following web site: http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/jlc