Est 1913 · Japan

Sophia
University

Sophia University is a top-tier private research university in Japan, known for its international environment and diverse academic offerings. Established by the Jesuits in 1913, it is recognized for its strong emphasis on global education, interdisciplinary research, and social responsibility. It is one of the most pr…

founded1913
typePrivate
affiliationCatholic (Jesuit)
undergrads12,080
postgrads1,357
QS#951-1000 · 2026
campus1 site
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🎌 student life · chiyoda city

Life in Chiyoda City is the curriculum.

campus in spring

Student voices and campus moments for Sophia University are being gathered.

🌅 a day in the life
8:30am 📖 Morning seminar, Sophia HallProf. Chen opens with a question no-one can Google.
10:15am ☕ Campus café, self-studyMost classes cap at 25 students. Your professor knows your name.
12:00pm 🍜 Lunch in YotsuyaTables mix Japanese, Korean, American, Kenyan students. Ramen around the corner is ¥900.
2:00pm 🗣️ Japanese language classEvery FLA student studies Japanese every semester. It's not easy. It's worth it.
4:30pm 🚆 Off campus — Shinjuku in 10 minTokyo is your extended campus. Kyoto is 2.5 hours. Seoul is 2.5 hours by air.
7:00pm 💬 Study group or librarySmall classes mean your professor actually replies to email.
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Degree Programs

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📍 location · campus

Chiyoda City.

Chiyoda City, JP · 7 Kioichō 1, Chiyoda City, 102-8554
🗺️ around campus
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