United Nations & Diplomatic Agencies Tokyo Practicum
Academic internship placement at United Nations University (UNU) headquarters, UNHCR Japan, and international diplomatic embassies in Tokyo.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Sophia graduate student in Global Studies, Law, or Economics.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English and working Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Policy statement and UN agency application dossier.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty mentor recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Sophia Global Engagement Travel & Living Subsidy (¥100,000/month)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in standard semester enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sophia University Yotsuya Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue