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Sophia University
Graduate School of Global Studies
Ph.D. in Global Studies
The Ph.D. in Global Studies is designed for the advanced study of specific areas or locales in the context of global processes and transnational connections. While the questions and lines of inquiry in global studies are interdisciplinary, research and writing agendas emphasize methods and concepts from the disciplines of history, political science, and sociology. The degree prepares candidates for academic positions in area, international, and global studies programs, or for research positions in foundations, NGOs, and companies that need advanced analyses of countries and regions in global contexts.
The doctoral course, which requires a three-year residency, focuses on the writing of a dissertation. While no course work is required, candidates participate in workshops and other program activities and may, in consultation with their dissertation supervisor, attend courses. Candidates first pass several qualifying exams and then, upon successful defense of a dissertation prospectus, proceed on to dissertation research and writing. To ensure close guidance of the dissertation, only a few candidates are admitted each year.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Doctoral |
| Type of Degree | Ph.D. in Global Studies |
| Subject |
- Humanities (History, Linguistics, etc.)
- Social Sciences (Business, Economics, Law, etc.) |
| Major | Global Studies |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry Date | April 1 (Spring Entry) / September 21 (Autumn Entry) |
| Location | 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April 2006 (formerly the Graduate Program in Comparative Culture from 1979 to 2005) |
| No. of Students | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| Tuition Fees | Please refer to the Tuition website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/tuitions/index.html |
| Additional Information | |
| Contact | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/info_Intls/index.html |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 3 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Application Period | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Examination Type & Date | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
| Admission Fee | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
As of July 12, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
