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About Sophia University
Sophia University — private university. It is located in Tokyo, Japan. Sophia University is an active member of International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU).
The institution is among the top-900 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1578 position in the world.
Sophia University does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 425 |

Sophia University tuition fees
At Sophia University, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at Sophia University are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 6,830 USD per year. Thanks to scholarships, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at Sophia University
Medicine
Department of Nursing
Engineering & Technology
Department of Information and Communication Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Department of Materials and Life Sciences
Department of Materials and Life Sciences Bachelor's Program in Green Science (Courses are taught in English)
Arts & Humanities
Department of English Studies
Department of German Literature
Department of German Studies
Department of Hispanic Studies
Department of Luso-Brazilian Studies
Humanities
Department of History
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences Bachelor's Program in Green Engineering (Courses are taught in English)
Economics & Business Management
Department of Economics (taught in Japanese)
Department of Management (taught in Japanese)
Journalism & Media
Department Of Journalism (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Social Sciences & Management
Department Of Global Studies (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Department of International Legal Studies
Department of Psychology
Department of Social Services
Department of Sociology (taught in Japanese)
Education & Training
Department Of Education (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Department of Education (taught in Japanese)
Other
Department Of Economics (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Department Of Management (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Department Of Sociology (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures – SPSF, taught in English)
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department of English Literature
Physical Sciences
Green Science and Engineering
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Engineering & Technology
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Mechanical Engineering
Green Science and Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Information Science (Courses are taught in English)
Medicine
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Biological Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Chemistry
Graduate Program, MS, Science and Technology_Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Graduate Program, MA, Global Environmental Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Green Science and Engineering
Journalism & Media
Graduate Program, MA, Journalism
Arts & Humanities
Graduate Program, MA, German Literature
Graduate Program, MA, Japanese Literature
Graduate Program, MA, Philosophy
Economics & Business Management
Graduate Program, MA, Economics
Graduate Program, MA, Management
Social Sciences & Management
Graduate Program, MA, Cultural Interaction
Graduate Program, MA, Law
Graduate Program, MA, Social Services
Graduate Program, MA, Sociology
Humanities
Graduate Program, MA, Area Studies
Graduate Program, MA, Global Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Graduate Program, MA, History
Graduate Program, MA, Linguistics (TESOL program )
Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Education & Training
Education
Graduate Program, MA, Education
Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Other
Graduate Program, MA, Death and Life Studies
Graduate Program, MA, English and American Literature
Graduate Program, MA, French Literature
Graduate Program, MA, International Cooperation Studies
Graduate Program, MA, International Relations
Engineering & Technology
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology_Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology_Chemistry
Computer Science & IT
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology_Information Science (Courses are taught in English)
Medicine
Graduate Program, PhD, Science and Technology_Biological Science
Social Sciences & Management
Graduate Program, PhD Law
Graduate Program, PhD Psychology
Graduate Program, PhD Social Services
Graduate Program, PhD Sociology
Graduate Program, PhD, Global Studies (Courses are taught in English)
Economics & Business Management
Graduate Program, PhD Economics
Arts & Humanities
Graduate Program, PhD Death and Life Studies
Graduate Program, PhD English and American Literature
Graduate Program, PhD French Literature
Graduate Program, PhD German Literature
Graduate Program, PhD Japanese Literature
Humanities
Graduate Program, PhD Area Studies
Graduate Program, PhD History
Graduate Program, PhD Linguistics
Other
Graduate Program, PhD Cultural Interaction
Graduate Program, PhD Education
Graduate Program, PhD International Relations
Graduate Program, PhD Journalism
Graduate Program, PhD Management

Bachelor degree at Sophia University
Admission to the bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations.
Master's degree at Sophia University
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6 or higher.
Sophia University campus
Sophia University has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Sophia University accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.

What to do after graduation
Japan allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. Graduates of Sophia University are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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