Information from Sophia University
General information
Only students studying a programme taught in English at Umeå University, or students who can provide a valid Official Language Proficiency Score certificate may apply to Sophia University.
Please note that you need to be aware of the instruction language of the programmes offered.
Incoming exchange students need an undergraduate diploma in order to apply for graduate courses.
Please refer to this webpage for more information regarding closed programmes, programmes with limited access, and specific qualifications for programmes:
Course information
Course Restrictions
FLA core programs, FST laboratory classes, GPGS compulsory courses, the foreign language courses (except Japanese language) and Seminars, are not open to exchange students. The following courses are also closed to exchange students: “Studies in Christian Humanism: For Others, with Others”, “Liberal Arts of the Body”, “Critical Thinking & Writing”, “Overview of Data Science” and “Thinking about Issues, Perspectives and Positionality”.
Please note that exchange students should choose most courses from the departments/graduate program that they are enrolled in.
The course syllabus is subject to change and may vary each year. Please refer to the latest information available online.
For more information regarding restrictions, please see: Course Registration and Obligations
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):
Bachelor’s students: 16 credits per semester (3-4 courses)
Master’s students: 12 credits per semester
Japanese Language Programme (Intensive Track): 8 credits
OBS: Japanese Language Programme (Regular track) is a “regular” course, where students will need to take 16 credits per semester.
Exchange students must register for the equivalent of at least 10 hours of instruction per week.
Course types:
Lecture course: 2 or 4 credits per course. One credit=675 minutes class successfully completed
Language course: 2-8 credits, depending on the course. One credit=1,350 minutes class successfully completed.
Course levels: Graduate and Undergraduate
Academic year:
Autumn term: September– January/February
Spring term: April–August