Tokyo: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Sophia University
Fall: Early September to early February
Spring: Mid-March to End July
Undergraduate Affiliated Program
Tokyo is a city exemplifying the Japanese capability to uphold ancient traditions in the midst of a vibrant modern economy. The shrines and palaces are world famous as is the NIKKEI stock exchange. It is Japan’s capital and economic hub, where the old, elegant formality and new high-tech culture meld to create one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
Sophia University in Tokyo was founded almost 100 years ago by the Jesuits, and is now recognized as Japan’s leading university in the field of international relations and foreign studies. Today the university goals are supported by five pillars of emphasis: life-long education, human welfare, the global environment, international exchanges, and the cultivation of men and women who are fully trained to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Courses
This list is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses. CIEE requires students to take a core course in Japanese culture and a Japanese language course. Students take an additional three academic courses, at least two of which must be business courses from the International Business and Economics Department. See the handbook for a list of courses. See Sophia University web site for each semester course offerings As more courses are equated this list will be updated.
Fall 2009 Courses: ACCT 211; FIN 325*; Gen Bus 304; MHR 365, 423; ECON 468, 472; EAS 253, 300
Other business courses are available but not yet equated. If you see one that interests you, contact internationaladvisor@bus.wisc.edu to start the process.
Business courses at Sophia University equated in the past.
| UW Courses | Sophia Courses |
|---|---|
| ACC IS 211 | IBE 420 |
| FIN 305 | IBE 326 |
| FIN 320 | IBE 475 |
| FIN 325 | IBE 310 |
| GenBus 304 | IBE 476 |
| GenBus 365 | IBE 326 |
| IB 365 | IBE 251, 426 |
| IB 200 | IBE 353 |
| MKT 300 | IBE 315 |
| MKT 305 | IBE 356 |
| MKT 420 | IBE 351, 463 |
| MHR 305 | IBE 320 |
| MHR 365 | IBE 455, 405 |
| MHR 423 | IBE 431, IBE 435 |
| OTM 300 | Prod & Oper. Mngmt |
* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
Housing
CIEE will arrange homestays with Japanese families, a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in the local culture. Students may also choose rooms in private dormitories. Most meals are included.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1.00 = 90 yen.
This is an affiliated program and not exchange. Your tuition bill from the UW will be 0. Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.
Estimates are based on information from the CIEE Tokyo website for 2009-2010. Semesters in Tokyo are approximately five months.
CIEE fee (tuition, housing, most meals, insurance, social program, commuter pass) Fall 2009 $17,575 Spring 2010 $17,860 Year 2009-2010 $31,635
UW program fee: $350
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)
Additional meals*: $650
Books and supplies*: $300
Local transportation*: $300
Miscellaneous*: $200/month
Visa fee: $50
Roundtrip travel: $1035 (Spring 09 estimate)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely
Advice from past participants
CIEE has some student comments and evaluations on their website. The IAP website for Sophia University also has student comments.
Applying
Application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad, and 9 credits in business and/or economics. Sophia University will have the final confirmation.
Sophia University and Japan have stringent and time consuming procedures for admission. Plan ahead. The application deadline for International Programs is 25 February for programs beginning the following academic year. Applications are first available at a February information session. If space remains for spring semester, the application process will re-open in September with a very early deadline. Dates and applications are available online.
Web pages
CIEE promotional and predeparture information
For admitted students
Pre-departure Information: Tokyo