Sophia University
Founded 1913 as College, recognized as University 1928. Graduate School added 1951. The University is a private Institution directed by the Society of Jesus. Financed from tuition and service fees, grants from public and private bodies, and donations.
Funding:
Private
Accreditation:
Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Grades 3
Languages 2
Divisions 30
- Theology FacultyFields of study: Theology
- Research and Human Development CentreFields of study: Human Resources
- Economics Faculty
- Foreign Studies FacultyFields of study: Portuguese, Asian Studies, Spanish, German, Linguistics, International Relations, French, Cultural Studies, Modern Languages, English
- Human Sciences Faculty
- Humanities FacultyFields of study: Japanese, German, French, Journalism, Literature, Arts and Humanities, History, English
- Law Faculty
- Liberal Arts Faculty
- Science and Technology Faculty
- Economics Graduate School
- Foreign Studies Graduate SchoolFields of study: Linguistics
- Global Environmental Studies Graduate School
- Global Studies Graduate School
- Human Sciences Graduate School
- Humanities Graduate SchoolFields of study: Japanese, German, French, Journalism, Cultural Studies, Literature, History, English
- Law Graduate SchoolFields of study: Law
- Philosophy Graduate SchoolFields of study: Philosophy
- Science and Technology Graduate School
- American and Canadian Studies Institute
- Asian Cultures Institute
- Bioethics Institute
- Christian Culture Institute
- Comparative Culture InstituteFields of study: Cultural Studies
- European Cultural Studies Institute
- Global Concern InstituteFields of study: International Studies
- Global Environmental Studies InstituteFields of study: Environmental Studies
- Ibero-American Studies InstituteFields of study: Latin American Studies
- Linguistic Institute for International Communication Institute
- Medieval Thought Institute
- Kirishitan Bunko Library Research Division
Requirements
- Admission details: Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examinations conducted by the University