Refugee Higher Education Program (RHEP)

Supports students at risk

UNHCR Refugee Higher Education Program (RHEP) is a program implemented by partner universities and coordinated by UNHCR Representation in Japan and Japan for UNHCR (hereinafter referred to as “the RHEP Secretariat”). The program will select one candidate for recommendation to MA in English-taught programs.

Overview

Sophia University

Chiyoda , Tokyo, Japan

Full-time

English

Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Philosophy, History & Archaeology, English Language & Literature, Japanese, German, French, Journalism, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing & Midwifery, Law / Legal Studies, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Economics & Econometrics, Business & Management Studies, Russian, Engineering - General, Communication, Film & Media Studies

Detailed Information

Qualifications

1) Graduate Program: Global Studies, Global Environmental Studies, Education, TESOL, International Cooperation Studies 2) Number of refugee candidates to be recommended: one (for completion of the degree in English) 3) Eligibility criteria: the candidate must - a) be a refugee or a person in need of international protection with a residency permit granted by the Japanese authorities (excluding Japanese nationals); b) have no other means of support for university studies; c) understand that the objective of the program is for the selected candidate to commit to their studies diligently; d) have sufficient academic capacity to pursue studies at Master course; e) have English language skills sufficient for pursuing a graduate degree from any of Sophia’s schools that offer a curriculum in English; and f) meet other criteria for applicants as stipulated by Sophia University. *Please see the application guideline of Sophia University for details.

Procedure

For more information, please visit the program link.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.