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Japan’s Pioneer in Global Education leads the drive toward inter­ nationalization in Japan, providing innovative educational opportunities that take our increasingly complex world into account. Over the years, Sophia University has developed a strong global network that attracts researchers and students from overseas to teach and study in Japan, and Japanese researchers and students to do the SOPHIA UNIVERSITY same abroad. Sophia University provides an excellent educational environment in the era of internationalization, culti­ vating our mission “Men and Women for Others, with Others” so that we can excel on the global stage.

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Message from the President Greetings from Sophia University Facts & Figures (As of 2017) The Origin of Sophia As the 21st Century unfolds, we find ourselves in challenging at Sophia University, ensuring that we remain committed to * 9 undergraduate faculties with 29 departments The origin of Sophia University can be traced back over 460 years, times. Many barriers to equity have been removed, but not all. their ideals and is reflected in our education principle ‘Men and * 10 graduate schools with 25 programs to the visit to Japan by the Jesuit St. in Our world seems to stand on a precipice, unsure of where it Women for Others, with Others.’ * Total Full-time Student Enrollment: 14,021 1549. In letters to Rome, St. Xavier wrote about his hopes to is heading. Many wonder, will countries become more divisive 12,575 Undergraduate 1,369 Graduate 77 Law School found a university in the Japanese capital. In 1913, charged with or will we be able to rise above divisive Higher education must constantly strive to enrich both the * Number of International Students: 1,593 the mission of fulfilling St. Francis Xavier’s vision, three Jesuits from beliefs and actions and become unified hearts and minds of students. How we instill dignity, respect 1,067 Undergraduate 526 Graduate , the United Kingdom and France, Fr. Dahlmann, Fr. as one borderless global society. and empathy in our students is a question we often ask ourselves 76 countries in total Rockliff and Fr. Boucher, established Sophia University in Tokyo. at Sophia University. We encourage students to view the world Our university was founded on the from multiple perspectives, be critical thinkers and drivers of * Faculty Staff : 1,486 belief that all people–no matter what change towards a better future for all. 543 Full Time (22 countries) 943 Part Time one’s religion, ethnicity, or nationality * Administrative Staff: 381 may be, should be brought together in Dr. Yoshiaki Terumichi peaceful unity and equity. This vision of President of Sophia University our founding fathers holds strong today Professor of the Faculty of Science and Technology

SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 1 » Japan’s pioneer in global education » Diversity on one » Wide variety of choose Sophia ? Sophia University has offered English- campus in the English-medium Why medium programs for more than 60 » Renowned for years. Reflecting the high regard in fascinating city of programs which its track record as a pioneer in Tokyo Students can study business and offering high-quality » One of the top global education is held, the University Sophia University has a compact economics, science and technology, language education private was chosen for a series of subsidy footprint that brings together all and environmental studies, Since the time of its founding Sophia in Japan programs being implemented by faculties and graduate schools in all strengths of Japan, in English. has emphasized foreign language the Ministry of Education, Culture, the sciences and humanities on a Sophia also boasts a long tradition education, and Sophia graduates are Sophia’s reputation for excellence in Sports, Science and Technology to single campus. This approach yields in . Monumenta highly regarded for their exceptional , outstanding internationalize universities in Japan, significant benefits for the University’s Nipponica, an English-medium language proficiency and graduate programs, and a competitive including the Global 30 Project and programs by deepening educational scholarly journal that serves as an communication skills. The Center for research environment enables it to the Top Global University Project. mobility, collaboration, and important resource for researchers Language Education and Research maintain its ranking as one of Japan’s These programs are helping to further specialization. By offering studying Japan worldwide, is edited offers courses in 22 languages to top private universities. Students strengthen the University’s efforts to an environment that brings together at the University. Japanese speaking students. benefit immensely from the ability boost the global competency of our students and faculty members from The following programs offer entirely The Center also provides a wide to study the latest developments in students. At the same time, different cultural, linguistic, and of English-medium curriculum: variety of Japanese courses for their chosen field of specialization agreements with 326 overseas religious backgrounds, the campus international students. In addition to with distinguished Japanese and Undergraduate level: Liberal Arts, universities in 69 countries ensure functions as a microcosm of global fostering the ability to utilize foreign international faculty members. Science and Technology the dynamic mobility of our students. society. No less beneficial is language proficiency as they pursue Reflecting the quality of their Graduate level: Education, Global Over 1,500 international students are the University’s location in Tokyo, careers in an increasingly global and education, Sophia graduates are highly Studies, Global Environmental studying at Sophia from around a megacity that invites students to diverse world, Sophia University aims regarded as leaders in the global Studies, TESOL (Teaching English to the world, and are fostering enjoy all the benefits of its state-of- to lay the groundwork for students’ workplace at multinational companies Speakers of Other Languages), an internationalized campus culture. the-art technology, facilities, and ability to use foreign languages to and international organizations. The university is also renowned for infrastructure. Best of all, the city Science and Technology logically develop their own ways of encouraging Japanese students to affords an invaluable opportunity to Non-Degree programs:Liberal Arts, thinking, present their thoughts, and study abroad with a broad spectrum of experience a unique culture in which Center for Language Education negotiate at a deeper level. programs. Both incoming and traditional and modern elements and Research (Japanese-language outgoing students will discover how intermingle. courses) education really comes to life in an international context at Sophia.

2 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 3 Academic and Research Institutes Organizations Distinctive Affiliated Research Organizations

Undergraduate Faculties and Departments / Centers Offering University-Wide Programs Sophia University has long been acting as a cross-cultural bridge in the research field, and promoting internationalization of the study environment. JAPANESE-MEDIUM PROGRAMS Faculty of Theology Theology Faculty of Foreign Studies English Studies Bunko Library Faculty of Humanities German Studies History French Studies Kirishitan Bunko is a world-famous center for the collection, study and Japanese Literature Hispanic Studies publication of materials on early East-West relations and Christian Russian Studies missionary activities in Japan and Asia. The Kirishitan Bunko collection Luso-Brazilian Studies French Literature Faculty of Global Studies Global Studies has approximately 15,600 volumes, including books, documents, maps, Journalism Faculty of Science and Technology Materials and Life Sciences and materials published in in the 16th and 17th centuries, Roman Faculty of Human Sciences Education Engineering and Applied Sciences publications from the Meiji period, Petitjean editions, and Psychology Information and Communication Sciences other related materials. In recent years, the third edition of the “Kirishitan Sociology ENGLISH-MEDIUM PROGRAMS Bunko” bibliography and a virtual library of the Kirishitan Bunko Library Social Services Faculty of Liberal Arts Liberal Arts rare book collection were released on the internet “Laures Kirishitan Bunko Nursing Faculty of Science and Technology Materials and Life Sciences (Green Science Program) Faculty of Law Law Engineering and Applied Sciences (Green Engineering Program) Rare Book Database and Virtual Library”. International Legal Studies (https://digital-archives.sophia.ac.jp/laures-kirishitan-bunko/) Legal Studies of the Global Environment GENERAL STUDIES COURSES / STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Faculty of Economics Economics Center for Global Education and Discovery Management LANGUAGE Center for Language Education and Research Monumenta Nipponica Monumenta Nipponica, first published in 1938, is one of the world’s oldest Graduate Schools and Programs English-language academic journals in the field of Asian studies. Since its founding, MN’s mission has been to provide an international forum for the JAPANESE-MEDIUM PROGRAMS *M.A. program only exchange of ideas and the presentation of recent research on Japan. As a Master’s Program in Theology* International Relations Graduate School of Theology Graduate School of Global Studies peer-reviewed journal for researchers from across the globe, MN carries Doctoral Program in Systematic Theology Area Studies Graduate School of Humanities Philosophy Graduate School of Science and Technology Science and Technology original scholarly articles on premodern and modern history, literature, art History Mechanical Engineering history, religion, and thought. The journal is also committed to providing Japanese Literature Electrical and Electronics Engineering a platform for translations of Japanese sources and texts—with several English and American Literature Applied Chemistry hundred such translations having appeared as of 2016—and to publishing German Literature Chemistry authoritative reviews of recent books on Japan. Print subscriptions can French Literature Mathematics Journalism Physics be ordered from the MN office. From volume 60 (2005), the journal has Cultural Interaction Biological Science been available online through Project MUSE (https://muse.jhu.edu/). The Graduate School of Applied Religious Studies Death and Life Studies* Information Science complete run of back issues is available online through JSTOR (http:// Graduate School of Human Sciences Education Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Global Environmental Studies www.jstor.org/). Psychology ENGLISH-MEDIUM PROGRAMS Sociology (http://dept.sophia.ac.jp/monumenta/) Graduate School of Human Sciences Education Social Services Graduate School of Global Studies Global Studies Nursing* Graduate School of Law Law Global Studies International Business and Development Studies* Japanese Studies Sophia Asia Center for Juris Doctor Program (Law School) Graduate School of Languages and Linguistics Linguistics (TESOL Course*) Research and Human Development Graduate School of Economics Economics Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies International Graduate Course in Global Environmental Studies Management Sophia Asia Center for Research and Human Development was established in Graduate School of Science and Technology Science and Technology Graduate School of Language and Linguistics Linguistics 1996 as an overseas educational institute in Cambodia, with the aim of pursuing Green Science and Engineering Sophia University’s mission through the development of knowledge and Research Institutes education in Asia. In cooperation with the Royal University of Fine Arts, training courses in Archaeology and Architecture are conducted for Cambodian students Sophia Research Organization has two research divisions: 11 Research Institutes Division, 7 Project Research Division. Research activities are carried at the site of Banteay Kdei temple and the western causeway of . In out in individual research units which are established under each of the two divisions. 2001, students of the Center helped rewrite the history of the Angkorian era when In addition, Sophia University has Affiliated Research Organizations contributing to different research fields. they discovered 274 Buddha statues dating back 1,000 years. In addition to field RESEARCH INSTITUTES DIVISION THE PROJECT RESEARCH DIVISION AFFILIATED RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS research, the Center hosts international symposiums, lectures, and workshops. • Institute for Christian Culture • Nanotechnology Research Center • Kirishitan Bunko Library The University has also opened the Sophia Angkor Center for Cultural Heritage • Institute of Medieval Thought • Center for Islamic Studies • Monumenta Nipponica Education, which offers excavation site tours and other programs for local • Iberoamerican Institute • Sustainable Energy Research Center Sophia Asia Center for • • Linguistic Institute for International Communication Research and Development Center for CAE Technologies Research and Human Development scholarship students. In 2016, Cambodia and Japan commenced a four-year • • Institute of Global Concern (IGC) Applied for Next-generation Transport Aircraft Design • Institute of Grief Care restoration project centered on the northern section of the Western Causeway • Institute of Comparative Culture • Microwave Science Research Center • Semiconductor Research Institute of Angkor Wat. It is a project jointly initiated by the APSARA National Authority • European Institute • Water-Scarce Society Information & Research Center • Sophia University Institute of Bioethics and Sophia University. In 2017, Professor Yoshiaki Ishizawa, a former President • Institute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies • Sophia Institute for Human Security • Human Resource Center for International Cooperation • Institute of American and Canadian Studies • Institute of International Relations of Sophia and current Director of the Sophia Asia Center for Research and • Institute for Studies of the Global Environment Human Development, was granted The Ramon Magsaysay Award. • Institute of Media, Culture and Journalism (http://dept.sophia.ac.jp/is/angkor/)

4 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 5 Sophia University Overseas Partner Institutions EUROPE

Student and Academic Exchange Agreements with NORTH AMERICA 326 Institutions in 69 countries and regions (As of April 1, 2018) SOPHIA Sophia University has entered into student and academic exchange Sophia University has accepted a total of 1,593 international — Bringing the World Together agreements with more than 320 unique institutions around the students in the academic year 2017. On the other hand, 1,252 ASIA and MIDDLE EAST world. These agreements offer Sophia students the opportunity to Sophia students have studied abroad throughout the year. Within spend part of their time as a student at another campus. In this way, the scheme of our exchange program, 483 were incoming students Sophia, as an institution of higher learning, throws open its doors and 370 were outgoing students. AFRICA AMERICA to the world. OCEANIA

ASIA Fu Jen Catholic University AFRICA NORTH AMERICA University of Missouri-Columbia LATIN AMERICA National Chengchi University Foreign Studies University Université d’Abomey-Calavi University of Alberta University of Montana Universidad Católica de Cordóba (L) National University The New School (L) Central University of Finance and Economics University Ouaga II* The University of British Columbia Universidad del Salvador King's University College at the University of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Foreign Affairs University Universidade de Brasília (L) Catholic University of Central Africa Western Ontario (S) University of North Carolina at Charlotte Université Laval Universidade Estadual de Campinas (L) (S) Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix North Carolina State University Institute of Technology McGill University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul University of North Florida Nankai University Thammasat University Stellenbosch University University of Victoria Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (L) King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi* Northwest Missouri State University Renmin University of China Université de Montréal Universidade de São Paulo * OCEANIA Occidental College Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (L) Wuhan University Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology* Pace University The University of Adelaide University of Arizona (L) Xiamen University University of Pennsylvania Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Royal University of Fine Arts* Australian Catholic University Boston College (L) The Chinese The University of Pittsburgh Universidad de los Andes Royal University of Phnom Penh* Deakin University California State University, Fullerton University of Portland Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University for Peace* Assumption College* Griffith University Canisius College The University of Hong Kong Saint Mary's College of California La Trobe University The Catholic University of America Universidad de Guadalajara Kristu Jayanti College* Saint Peter's University City University of Hong Kong (L) Jadavpur University* Macquarie University Clemson University Universidad de Guanajuato University of Macau San Diego State University The The University of Connecticut Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico (L) Loyola College of Social Sciences* University of San Francisco Beijing International Studies University* (L) St. Aloysius College* The Creighton University Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México Huazhong University of Science and Technology* Santa Clara University The at Boulder Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey St. Berchmans College* The University of Scranton Inner Mongolia University of Technology* Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores The DeSales University St. Joseph’s College* de Occidente (L) University of Electronic Science and Technology of China* Seattle University University of Technology, Sydney Duquesne University St. Teresa’s College* Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Yanshan University* Seton Hall University The University of Western Australia Fairfield University St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad* St. John's University (NY) Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (L) (S) Bogor Agricultural University St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata* University of Wollongong Fordham University St. Joseph's University Universidad Católica del Uruguay Universitas Gadjah Mada (S) George Mason University St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai* The University of the South Pacific St. Mary's University Universitas The University of West Indies* of Laos* College of Micronesia-FSM* St. Norbert College Petra Christian University University of St.Thomas Mongolian University of Science and Technology* The Gonzaga University Suffolk University (S) The University of Colombo* Haverford College Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Tennessee Tech University University of Hawai'i at Manoa Foreign Trade University The University of Texas at Austin College of the Holy Cross Universiti Teknologi Malaysia VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi University of Virginia University Utara Malaysia* Can Tho University* Washington and Jefferson College Other Networks for Student Mobility The University of Kansas Other Networks for Student Mobility Ateneo de Manila University (S) University of West Florida SAIMS (Sophia + ASEAN International Le Moyne College LAP (Sophia-Nanzan Latin America (S) MIDDLE EAST University of West Georgia Mobility for Students Program): Loyola Marymount University Program): University of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tel Aviv University* Partner Universities—7 universities from 4 Loyola University Chicago Joint program with and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Singapore Management University The University of Jordan* ASEAN countries. Loyoya University New Orleans Sophia Junior College Wittenberg University Yale-NUS College URL http://dept.sophia.ac.jp/pj/saims Marquette University Partner Universities—13 universities from 6 Université Saint-Joseph Xavier University Nanyang Technological University* University of Massachusetts Amherst Latin American countries. Istanbul Bilgi University Yale Univeristy Catholic University of of Massachusetts Boston ACUCA (The Association of Christian York College of Pennsylvania URL https://www.sophia-nanzan-lap.com/ Catholic University of University of Miami Universities and Colleges in Asia) The , Berkeley* Hankuk University of Foreign Studies University of Minnesota SMS (Student Mobility Scheme): The George Washington University* Pusan National University, College of Humanities 41 partner institutions are participating in The University of Mississippi National University ACUCA SMS from 8 countries/regions, namely Hong Kong, , Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Sookmyung Women’s University the Philippines, Taiwan and . URL http://www.acuca.net/ * Academic Exchange Only ** Department Level Exchange Only (S) SAIMS Partner Universities (L) LAP Partner Universities

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EUROPE European University Viadrina Far Eastern Federal University Bilingual Campus Career Support

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia All departments at Sophia University have staff members who speak The Sophia Career Center helps International students to make Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg English, allowing them to accommodate English-language inquiries their job-seeking efficient and gives them tips to find career Belarusian State University Universität zu Köln Moscow State Linguistic University related to student life, including questions about coursework and opportunities in Japan. Universiteit Antwerpen Hochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein Petrozavodsk State University registration, scholarship programs, and counseling. Administrative International students have access to the following programs Université Catholique de Louvain Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg Ryazan State University offices that deal with international students have formed the offered by the Career Center: Université de Namur Hochschule für Philosophie München Saint Petersburg State University Support Network for International Students as part of an effort to • Individual counseling service University of Sarajevo* Universität Paderborn Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture integrate support services for those students. • Job search database (including internship search) Universität Rostock Voronezh State University Anglo- • Job fair Universität des Saarlandes University of Ljubljana The Zagreb School of Economics and Management • Job search workshops designed for international students Technische Hochschule Nuernberg Georg Simon Ohm Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Center for Global Education and Discovery Universität Trier Universidad de Burgos The Center for Global Education and Discovery offers various Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Sophia graduates of foreign nationality work in many multinational Aalto University School of Business Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir global education programs to all students at the University in order Universität Witten/Herdecke corporations, including: Hanken School of Economics Universidad Pontificia Comillas to foster global competency. Universität Hamburg** All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. Goldman Sachs Université d’Aix-Marseille Universidad de Deusto • General Studies Courses in Japanese and English Universität Bamberg** Hakuhodo Incorporated Ernst & Young Université d’ Angers Universidad de Jaén • Internship Programs (credit-based) Universität Duisburg-Essen** Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. General Electric Japan Universite Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers Universidad Autònoma de Madrid • Global Competency Program Universität Erfurt** IBM Japan, Ltd. Kao Corporation EAC Group Business School of Arts, Culture and Luxury Universidad Loyola Andalucía • Exchange Programs Universität München** Marubeni Corporation Morgan Stanley Burgundy School of Business Universidad de Salamanca Universität Würzburg** • Short-term Study Abroad Programs NEC Corporation Nestle Japan Ltd. Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales D’Angers Universidad de Sevilla • Short-term Programs for International Students The University of Pécs Nomura Securities Co,. Ltd. NTT DATA Corporation France Business School (ESCEM) Universitat de València • Social Engagement Programs Sumitomo Chemical Co,. Ltd. Canon Inc. Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon University of Iceland Uppsala Universitet • Sophia AIMS Program (SAIMS) Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Toyota Motor Corporation Institut Catholique de Paris Dublin City University The Graduate Institute of International and • Sophia-Nanzan Latin America Program (LAP) Development Studies Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Grenoble Università di Cagliari Université de Genève GL-NET Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris Università Carlo Cattaneo Universität St.Gallen GL-Net is a volunteer group of Sophia University students Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales Università Ca' Foscari Venezia Zurich University of Applied Sciences** Center for Language Education and Research organizing various activities to enhance the interaction between NEOMA Business School Università degli studi di Napoli “L’Orientale” University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Social and The Center for Language Education and Research strives to offer Japanese and international students by cooperating with the Center Behavioural Sciences Université Catholique de Lille Università di Roma “La Sapienza” language education to all students at the University in order to for Global Education and Discovery. Leiden University Université Catholique de Lyon Universita per Stranieri di Perugia* foster academic and communication skills. This mission includes Rotterdam Business School Universite Pantheon-Assas Paris II Al-Farabi Kazakh Nationlal University operating the Language Learning Commons (LLC) to provide Prayer Rooms and Halal Food Restaurant Université Paris X Nanterre The University of Birmingham language-learning support programs to international students, Sophia University provides Muslim students and faculty members University of Prishtina* Université Bordeaux Montaigne University of East Anglia including: with prayer rooms and Halal Food restaurant. Université Lille 3 University of Liechtenstein The University of Edinburgh • Japanese Language Learning Support Sessions University of Hertfordshire Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Vilnius University • Kanji Marathon Sophia Student Integration Commons (SSIC) Université de Strasbourg Vytautas Magnus University • Language Exchange SSIC provides a space for promoting interaction and communication ESSEC Business School Newcastle University between students, especially international and Japanese students. It Université du Luxembourg • Books and DVDs related to language learning purposes Institut Catholique de Toulouse The University of Reading is also used as a place where students can talk to peer students to Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje* Ecole Francaise D’Extreme-Orient* The University of Stirling University of London the School of Oriental and express and consult their concerns about university life. University of Oslo Universität Bayreuth African Studies The University of Sheffield Rhenish Friedrich-Wilhelm University Bonn Warsaw University of Technology** St Mary’s University Twickenham London Freie Universität Berlin Universidade de Aveiro Birkbeck, University of London* Technische Universität Berlin Universidade de Coimbra Liverpool Hope University* Bremen University of Applied Sciences Universidade do Minho Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Universidade do Porto Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt * Academic Exchange Only ** Department Level Exchange Only

8 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 9 Support for International Students

Housing Scholarships for International Students Sophia University has four dormitories: Scholarship Name Sophia Soshigaya International House Sophia Higashi Nakano Women’s Dormitory Eligible Students Description Stipend [ Men’s and Women’s ] Location: Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo This scholarship is awarded to students with Sophia Soshigaya International House is a dormitory where Commuting time to Sophia: approx. 20 min. New excellent grades at their previous school who have students have opportunities to meet people of different cultures Meals: students can choose a room with board, Sophia University Full, half or one third Degree students Sophia as their first choice of university, but who and language backgrounds. The House aims to influence the or a room without meals. New Students Scholarship of tuition (undergraduate) would find it difficult to study here due to financial personal growth of the students by providing an environment (individual kitchen available) hardship. where they can live close together in a unique residential Monthly rent: 106,800 yen to 123,900 yen (as of 2017) community. The House expects students with strong motive to Other fees: Entrance fee, deposit, maintenance fee, etc. international exchange and to actively participate in the House This scholarship is awarded to students with Sophia Edagawa Men’s Dormitory activities, as well as complying with regulations and rules of the Sophia University New excellent grades at their previous school who have [ Basic Japanese skills required ] Full, half or one third House. The House has a total of 330 rooms including rooms for Graduate School Degree students Sophia as their first choice of graduate school, but Location: Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo of tuition families of overseas teachers and researchers. New Students Scholarship (graduate) who would find it difficult to study here due to Commuting time to Sophia: approx. 35 min. Location: Kami-Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo financial hardship. Meals: not provided (individual kitchen available) Commuting time to Sophia: approx. 50 min. Monthly rent: 70,000 yen (as of 2017) Meals: not provided (shared kitchen available) Sophia University This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate Monthly rent: 42,000 yen (as of 2017) Other fees: Entrance fee (100,000 yen), Degree students Tuition Support Scholarships students who experience financial handship that Full, half or one third Other fees: Dorm admission fee (42,000 yen), deposit (100,000 yen - refundable), utility costs (undergraduate and for Privately-Funded makes it difficult to continue their studies despite of tuition deposit (42,000 yen - refundable), utility costs etc. graduate) There are also several affiliated dormitories available in the International Students tremendous motivation. Sophia Kasai International House Women’s Dormitory suburbs of Tokyo. Location: Naka-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo Commuting time to Sophia: approx. 40 min. Benefits come from the funds created by the Meals: not provided (shared kitchen available) contributions of benefactors in Japan and overseas, Monthly rent: 55,100 yen (as of 2017) and are given to full-time degree students who Other fees: Entrance fee, deposit meet each benefactor’s intention. The scholarships Degree students electricity, maintenance fee, etc. Sophia University are for one year. However, students may be Depends on (undergraduate and Benefactors’ Scholarships selected more than once. As a rule, each Sophia the scholarships graduate) University Benefactors’ Scholarship may be awarded concurrently to a recipient as long as the total amount awarded does not exceed the value equivalent to the annual school fee.

10 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 11 English-Taught Degree Programs Faculty of Liberal Arts Faculty of Science and Technology Green Science and Green Engineering Programs

OVERVIEW ADMISSION INFORMATION OVERVIEW ADMISSION INFORMATION As a pioneer of international for more than To meet the diverse needs of internationalization, the Faculty of Application schedule: Application schedule: half a century, the Faculty of Liberal Arts provides a liberal arts Science and Technology added two English-medium programs as Spring (April) entry: Autumn (September) entry: education in English that fosters wide-ranging knowledge and part of its regular curriculum in 2012. Each program deals with 1st application period: late August to mid-September 1st application period: late November to mid-December logical thinking skills. During the first year, students develop environmental technologies in the following areas of study. Green 2nd application period: late November to mid-December of the previous year their writing and analytic skills, and take introductory courses Science Program at the Department of Materials and Life Sciences Autumn (September) entry: 2nd application period: late March to mid-April in a range of academic disciplines. Students major in one of the covers Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Material Engineering. 1st application period: late November to mid-December three specialized fields (Comparative Culture, Social Studies, Green Engineering Program at the Department of Engineering Method of screening: of the previous year International Business and Economics) from the second half and Applied Science covers Physics, Electrical Engineering and Document screening 2nd application period: late March to mid-April of their sophomore year. By developing advanced language Mechanical Engineering. Class sizes are kept small so that students Application fee: skills, outstanding expertise and proficiency in intercultural Method of screening: can communicate closely with their instructors. The aim of these 30,000 yen communication, we educate “globally competent” individuals who Document screening programs is to foster science and technology specialists with can play active roles in international organizations, multinational crossdisciplinary knowledge to challenge global environmental Application materials: Application fee: enterprises, and other globally active organizations. issues. 1. Application forms & essay 35,000 yen 2. Official high school transcript(s) DEGREES AND MAJORS DEGREES AND MAJORS Application materials: 3. Certificate of graduation Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Materials and Life Sciences 1. Application forms & essay 4. SAT scores, ACT scores, IB diploma or EJU scores Majors: Comparative Culture, Social Studies, Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Applied Sciences 2. Official high school transcript(s) 5. TOEFL or IELTS scores International Business and Economics Majors: Green Science, Green Engineering 3. Certificate of graduation 6. Two letters of recommendation ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 4. SAT scores or ACT scores or IB diploma ACADEMIC SCHEDULE TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) Spring semester: April to August 5. TOEFL or IELTS scores Autumn semester: September to March Autumn semester: September to March 6. Two letters of recommendation Spring semester: April to August All figures shown in Japanese yen Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 PROGRAM DURATION TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) PROGRAM DURATION Tuition fee 1,098,000 Freshman: 4 years Freshman: 4 years All figures shown in Japanese yen Transfer students (Junior): 2 years Transfer students (Junior): 2 years Other fees 447,950 Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 Total 1,745,950 NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR Tuition fee (assuming 31 credits) * 982,700 Spring admission: 63 students Green Science: 25 students Autumn admission: 82 students Other fees 292,450 Green Engineering: 25 students Total 1,475,150 * Tuition fee is 31,700 yen per credit and the total amount varies according to the number of credits. Admission URL: Admission URL: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ Program URL: Program URL: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/program/undergraduate_c/UG_LA/ http://www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english/

12 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 13 M.A. and Ph.D. in Global Studies M.A. and Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies

OVERVIEW ADMISSION INFORMATION OVERVIEW Autumn (September) entry: The Graduate Program in Global Studies emphasizes inquiry into The Graduate Program in Global Environmental Studies focuses Application period: late March to mid-April Application schedule: global processes in the contemporary world and their historical specifically on the environmental problems that constitute one (Additional application period: mid-June to early July *) Spring (April) entry: antecedents. The program offers three specialized fields; 1) The of the greatest challenges we face today. The curriculum for * The additional application period is only for Ph.D. applicants Application period: late August to mid-September M.A. and Ph.D. in Global Studies focus on the study of global issues the International Graduate Course in Global Environmental who hold valid status of residence in Japan. Autumn (September) entry: and processes from social science perspectives; 2) The M.A. in Studies (IGCGES) consists of three fields: 1) Economics and Application period: late March to mid-April Method of screening: International Business and Development Studies emphasizes the Business Administration for the Environment; 2) Law, Politics and Document screening, interview (if needed) acquisition of analytical skills to deal with a range of contemporary Method of screening: Sociology for the Environment; 3) Science and Engineering for global business and development programs, with a strong focus Document screening, interview (if needed) the Environment. One of the strategies of IGCGES is to enhance Application fee: on Japan and Asia; 3) The M.A. and Ph.D. in Japanese Studies the capacity of students to contribute to the solving of current 35,000 yen Application Fee: offers an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study environmental issues through a variety of practical and discipline- 35,000 yen Application materials: of both historical and contemporary aspects of Japanese history, specific programs. The school is devoted to creating graduates 1. Application form literature, religion, art history, society, and culture. Qualified Application materials: equipped to serve effectively as business persons, specialists, or 2. Statement of purpose (500-700 words) students may pursue a dual M.A. in Japanese Studies offered 1. Application forms scholars in the area of environmental protection. 3. Official university transcripts by Sophia University and SOAS (School of Oriental and Asian 2. Essay(s) DEGREES 4. Proof of graduation Studies, University of London). The program’s small scale and 3. Official university transcripts M.A. in Environmental Studies 5. TOEFL or IELTS scores the broad experience and research interests of faculty members 4. Proof of graduation Ph.D. in Environmental Studies 6. Letter(s) of recommendation (M.A.: 1 letter/Ph.D.: 3 letters) enable flexible course selection. 5. TOEFL or IELTS scores 7. Copy of a thesis or a significant paper 6. Three letters of recommendation ACADEMIC SCHEDULE DEGREES 7. Copy of a thesis or a significant paper Spring semester: April to August TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) M.A. in Global Studies Autumn semester: September to March All figures shown in Japanese yen M.A. in International Business and Development Studies TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) M.A. in Japanese Studies All figures shown in Japanese yen PROGRAM DURATION M.A. Ph.D. Ph.D. in Global Studies M.A. Ph.D. M.A. program: 2 years Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 200,000 Ph.D. in Japanese Studies Ph.D. program: 3 years Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 200,000 Tuition fee 591,000 517,000 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Tuition fee 480,000 451,000 NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR Other fees 241,400 152,100 Spring semester: April to August Other fees 241,400 152,100 M.A. 30 students Total 1,032,400 869,100 Autumn semester: September to March Ph.D. 10 students Total 921,400 803,100 PROGRAM DURATION Admission URL: M.A. program: 2 years ADMISSION INFORMATION https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ Admission URL: Ph.D. program: 3 years https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ Program URL: Application Schedule: http://www.genv.sophia.ac.jp./english/ NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR Program URL: Spring (April) entry: M.A. 30 students http://gpgs.fla.sophia.ac.jp/ Application period: late August to mid-September Ph.D. 3 students (Additional application period: December *)

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OVERVIEW ADMISSION INFORMATION The Master’s Program in TESOL started in 2006 with the Application schedule: aim of educating and training both pre-service and in-service Spring (April) entry teachers in teaching English as a foreign language. The program 1st application period: July emphasizes not only practical but also theoretical aspects of 2nd application period: December English education, with a particular view to helping students Method of screening: develop the type of professionalism that will enable them to Document screening and interview cater to the needs and wants of Japanese students studying in an Application fee: EFL environment. Influenced in many positive ways by research 35,000 yen and educational development overseas, the program presents a unique educational experience for students as they try to make Application Materials: a difference in English education in Japan. Upon completing the 1. Application form program, most of our graduates choose to work as practicing 2. Statement of purpose (maximum 2000 words) teachers in Japan and other parts of the world. 3. Official university transcripts 4. Proof of graduation DEGREE 5. Prerequisite certification (if necessary) M.A. in Linguistics 6. One letter of recommendation ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 7. TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers of English) Spring semester: April to August TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) Autumn semester: September to March All figures shown in Japanese yen M.S. and Ph.D. in Green Science and Engineering M.A. PROGRAM DURATION Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 2 years OVERVIEW ADMISSION INFORMATION Tuition fee 480,000 The Graduate School of Science and Technology was established NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR Other fees 241,400 Application schedule: in 1962, and currently has one interdisciplinary graduate program 33 students Total 921,400 Spring (April) entry: late August to mid-September * with nine divisions. The Green Science and Engineering Division (including other Linguistics courses taught in Japanese) Admission URL: Autumn (September) entry: late March to mid-April was launched in 2013. The entire educational program, including https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ * Spring entry is only for Ph.D. applicants. lectures and research guidance, is conducted in English. In addition, emphasis is given to environment and sustainability- Method of screening: M.A. and Ph.D. in Education related studies, which are vital to the future of humankind. Document screening, interview (if needed) To foster cross-disciplinary education, faculty members from the Application fee: OVERVIEW eight divisions (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics 35,000 yen Educational science (kyoiku-gaku in Japanese) is a comprehensive 2nd application period: December Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, field of inquiries addressing complex dimensions of human *1st application is only for M.A.applicants. Physics, Biological Science, Information Science) will be involved Application Materials: growth and development. It examines educational phenomena in teaching and research guidance. At the same time, by joining the 1. Application form from various perspectives and disciplines, including philosophy, Method of screening: research group of the faculty member of their choice, students 2. Statement of purpose (500-700 words) history, sociology, political science, and psychology. One of the M.A. Written examination, document screening and interview can receive research guidance and pursue much more advanced 3. Official university transcripts strengths of our department lies in its approach to compare Ph.D. Document screening and interview research work. 4. Proof of graduation policies and practices across different times and locations in 5. TOEFL or IELTS scores Application fee: DEGREES order to gain meaningful insights into the nature of education. 6. Three letters of recommendation 35,000 yen M.S. in Green Science and Engineering We currently accept applicants whose research interests lie in the 7. Copy of a thesis or a significant paper or publications (optional) Ph.D. in Green Science and Engineering field of Comparative and International Education or Education Application Materials: TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) and International Development. 1. Application form ACADEMIC SCHEDULE All figures shown in Japanese yen 2. Research Proposal (800 words) Spring semester: April to August DEGREES 3. Official university transcripts Autumn semester: September to March M.S. Ph.D. M.A. in Education 4. Proof of graduation Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 200,000 Ph.D. in Education PROGRAM DURATION 5. One letter of recommendation (optional) ACADEMIC SCHEDULE M.S. program: 2 years Tuition fee 946,000 501,000 6. TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC/Eiken scores (for non-native speakers of English) Spring semester: April to August Ph.D. program: 3 years Other fees 451,900 322,600 7. Research paper on Education (4,000 words)/ Autumn semester: September to March Total 1,597,900 1,023,600 Bachelor’s Thesis/Master’s Thesis NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR PROGRAM DURATION M.S. 20 students M.A. program: 2 years TUITION AND FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR (as of 2018) Ph.D. 3 students Admission URL: Ph.D. program: 3 years All figures shown in Japanese yen https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/ M.A. Ph.D. Program URL: NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED PER YEAR Entrance fee (once at matriculation) 200,000 200,000 http://www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english/ M.A. 10 students Tuition fee 480,000 451,000 Ph.D. 5 students Other fees 241,400 152,100 ADMISSION INFORMATION Total 921,400 803,100 Application schedule: Spring (April) entry Admission URL: 1st application period: July * https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/

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Faculty of Economics Faculty of Liberal Arts Faculty of Liberal Arts M.A. in Green Science and Engineering M.A. in Global Environmental Studies M.A. in Global Studies Ayursed Ichinkhorloo [Mongolia] Giyoung Yun [Korea] Hunter Carpenter [U.S.A.] Emir Yilmaz [Turkey] Cecilia Ratemo [Kenya] Alberto Carrasco Lara [Mexico]

After graduating from the University of Sophia University offers diverse courses Since childhood, Japan, with its rich culture, As an engineering student specializing in intake Sophia is considered one of the most unique In the spring of 2014, I had the opportunity Finance and Economics in Mongolia and taking that allow students to find for themselves language, and history, has never left the manifolds for diesel engines, I am now having universities in Japan as it offers its courses to participate in the exchange program of my Japanese language courses while living in whatever they want to study. I majored in forefront of my imagination. Therefore, as a great time working on my research project in both English and Japanese. International alma mater Ibero University. My experience Osaka for three years, I transferred to Sophia International Business and Economics at an exchange student from the University of and preparing to give a presentation at an students can therefore easily join and pursue at Sophia, although brief at that time, University as a junior student. The reason the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and it provides Miami, I could not have been more thrilled to academic conference. Sophia University offers their studies without worrying about language. completely surpassed my expectations. I had I chose Sophia is the university’s characteristic me various selection of focusing more on a embark upon this adventure. For students of practical training programs to international Besides, if students are concerned about daily the opportunity to meet amazing professors wide diversification of international students certain subject by taking intermediate and all backgrounds, Sophia University provided students, and I had the opportunity to do communication outside of Sophia, they can and prepare for an academic future. When compared to other universities. Currently, advanced courses. I also had chances to learn all of the ingredients for a successful, exciting an internship at UD Trucks, which is a joint- attend Japanese courses depending on their the time came to choose a place for my I am living in Sophia Soshigaya International literature, art, religion, and philosophy that experience. Its prime location and variety of venture in the Volvo Group. This internship language level. graduate studies, the choice was very clear to House where both Japanese and foreign I was not familiar with, which helped expand courses dealing with all aspects of Japanese was provided by the Academic Partner Having a background in Environmental Science me. Thus, in 2015 I enrolled in the graduate students live together. There, we study, cook my perspective and knowledge in those fields. society and the world around it are just some Program between Sophia and the Volvo in Kenya, I felt that I needed more exposure program in Global Studies (Japanese Studies). and hang-out together, and we have many As well as lecture courses, Sophia University of the highlights Sophia offers to students. Group. from a global point of view. Professors at My major field of research and academic opportunities to make friends from all around provides opportunities for students to learn However, what led me to pursue my studies I was appointed to the Chassis & Vehicle Sophia are friendly. They mentor students interest is Art History, and Sophia has a the world. or experience outside the classrooms. at Sophia was its international character and Dynamics Engineering team. My main focus and one can seek more advice for research/ world-class faculty. This not only made Sophia At the Department of Economics, I’m I worked on a project which aimed to prepare charm. Interacting and becoming close friends was on new medium duty trucks, designed for thesis work. My research is assessing climate my first choice, it has allowed me to develop taking economics classes in both Japanese entrepreneurial initiatives and to carry a with other students from all over the world, the Japanese market. I have attended meetings change impacts on water quality and fisheries myself in academia, within the field of art and English. I have found it a great merit to plan into action applying the knowledge that including Japan, has been the highlight of my with Japanese engineers and engineers from in Lake Turkana, Kenya. Having gained more history through the mentorship of major be able to communicate in both languages. I gained from courses at Sophia University. experience thus far. other plants, such as France and Sweden, and practical skills on data collection, analysis experts, which allowed me to bring a strong It brings me more learning opportunities Successfully, I made a profit from the project In my first semester, I could take courses that was given tasks to understand the design and and presentation, I believe I will be able to interdisciplinary approach to my research and and supports my personal growth. With the and contributed to society by donating all covered all of core subject areas, such as the project’s concept more clearly. help develop my country, in particular the studies as a young art historian. university-wide general studies course, I took the profit to the Fukushima Prefectural international marketing, Japanese civilization, I believe this internship at UD Trucks was a arid areas. Other than research, I have been I believe Sophia is very rich, with an active the opportunity to do an internship at JICA Government. Even though the project was and intermediate Japanese. Learning Japanese great opportunity for me to observe and able to undertake various study trips around faculty that almost weekly hosts internationally (Japan International Cooperation Agency). only for one year with limited budget, I had an while being immersed in it on a daily basis has experience work life in Japan. Before doing Japan related to the environment. I managed renowned scholars, who constantly contribute I was assigned to assist the training program invaluable experience. advanced my proficiency to levels I would not this internship, I have always told myself that to visit Minamata, Kumamoto prefecture, to academic discussions, both in Japan and for local staff of JICA overseas offices, and As I reach the final stage at Sophia University, have been able to achieve back at my home I would go back to my home country after which was a good outdoor study lesson that abroad. However, the professors are not the I was able to experience a unique Japanese I am planning to apply to accounting positions university. Tokyo is a hub of international graduating from my Master’s degree at Sophia gave me hands-on experience highlighting only thing that Sophia has to offer, but also its working style and company culture. I was and studying to become a certified public trade and business activity, making it a unique University. However, now, if I can manage to the importance of having sound rules and community as a whole. I have found in Sophia amazed by their professional attitudes and accountant. Making the decision to study place to apply the knowledge learned in my find a job in Japan after graduating, I believe it regulations to monitor industrial activities. a vibrant and international community, friends passion towards their work. This internship at Sophia University has not only given me international business classes. However, would be a lot more beneficial for my future Having graduated from my Master’s program, from all kinds of backgrounds, and colleagues was a once in a lifetime experience and it knowledge in my major, but also changed learning happens both inside and outside of career in the automotive sector. I am glad I intend to advance my studies through joining that continually inspire me to pursue my really motivated me to study much harder. every aspect of my life. I am truly grateful for the classroom. Everyday experiences and that my studies in Sophia University and this the Doctoral program. And being a strong studies. all the support I received. Studying at Sophia interactions are just important as note-taking internship program allowed me to discover advocate for the environment, I would love to University was the best decision I ever made. and studying, and Sophia provides ample what I want to accomplish in my career. be in a position where I can not only actively opportunities for all of these experiences. participate in environmental conservation activities, but also influence environmental policy.

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EXCHANGE PROGRAM NON-DEGREE PROGRAM SUMMER SESSIONS & JANUARY SESSION

Students at overseas universities with which Sophia University has a International students who wish to study for one or two Summer Session in East Asian Studies January Session in Japanese Studies formal exchange agreement receive reciprocal treatment regarding semesters and earn credits as full-time students can apply for and Japanese Language (Four weeks in January) credits and tuition fees. Exchange students can study at Sophia for Sophia University as non-degree students. Non-degree students This program consists of Summer Session 1 (four weeks in June) This program has been designed mainly for international one or two semesters from September or April. Internal screening are to enroll in the Faculty of Liberal Arts (FLA), or the Center and Summer Session 2 (four weeks in July). It provides participants students who can come to Japan in January. The program will be conducted at their home institutions approximately six to for Language Education and Research (CLER). They will take with opportunities to take part in an East Asian studies program consists of five courses on “Japanese Business and Economy”, eight months before the beginning of the exchange period. They undergraduate courses and obtain credits but do not intend to and an intensive Japanese language program in both sessions. “Media and Contemporary Issues in Japan”, “Education in Japan”, must first meet the application requirements and pass the internal receive an academic degree at Sophia. Applicants are required to “Contemporary Japanese Culture and Society”, (two credits each) selection process to be nominated to the exchange program. choose one of the following tracks at the time of application. 1) East Asian Studies Program and Japanese language (one credit). Among those courses, For a list of our exchange partner institutions, please see pages 6-8. This program provides students with the opportunity to students can take two or three courses. Fields trips and events Course offerings: study abroad in Japan and explore the country’s relation with with Sophia students are also offered in the program.* (1) English Track (FLA): Asia and the rest of the world. Students choose two or three •Art History •Literature •Religion •Microeconomics intensive courses (two credits each) from a list including art, •Financial Management •Accounting •Marketing history, religion, literature, business and economics. Field •International Business •Social Studies •Anthropology trips and special events are included, such as opportunities •Sociology •History •Political Science •Politics to experience a Japanese tea ceremony and visit Meiji Shrine. •International Relations •Linguistics •Regular Japanese Language Courses (Japanese 1-4, Advanced, *Cultural activities and field trips are subject to change Reading & Writing, Translations, Academic Japanese) For more information about course listings, please refer to 2) Japanese Language Program the FLA website: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/program/ This program is tailored for students who want to intensively undergraduate_c/UG_LA/ improve their Japanese Language abilities in Japan. Students (2) Japanese Intensive Track (CLER): will take a Japanese Language course (two credits) at the •Intensive Japanese 1-4 beginner, intermediate, advanced intermediate, or advanced This track is for students who wish to take the Japanese Language level in an international environment. Class size is small, with Intensive Program (JLIP). JLIP classes are scheduled for three around 20 students. In addition to the intensive Japanese hours a day (9:15 to 12:30) from Monday through Friday. course, the Japanese Language and Culture course is occasionally used for instruction when necessary. There are will be offered (two credits). four levels, and the lowest level is for students with a level N5 in To further enhance the effectiveness of Japanese language Japanese Language Proficiency Test or equivalent. acquisition, students will have opportunities to practice Admission URL: (3) Japanese Intensive Track B (CLER): their language skills with native Japanese students through https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/summer This track is designed for Chinese character users and Asian students. Cultural workshops, which are related to Japanese Culture. For more information please refer to the following website. Furthermore, events with Sophia students will be offered. Admission URL: https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/

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Entrance Ceremony Jochi-Nanzan Sports Festival Music Festival Christmas Event The entrance ceremony marks the start of each new The sports competition, a long-running tradition between Sophia’s Music Festival takes the form of a joint concert at A Christmas mass is held in the No. 10 Building’s auditorium 4 student’s life at Sophia University. 7 Sophia and Nanzan Universities. Each year it provides an 10 which the Music Council’s member groups showcase the 12 as the illuminated campus is enveloped in solemn quiet. opportunity for intense intercollegiate rivalry and exchange. fruits of the last year of practice.

Beginning of Spring Semester Graduation Ceremony After the entrance ceremony, new students, faculty Beginning of Autumn Semester Sophia Festival (March or September) members, and senior students get to know each other at Most of the English-taught programs accept students from The Sophia Festival offers an extensive selection of stage 3 It’s finally time for students to begin their journey as 4 orientation camps held by each faculty. Freshman Week, 9 Autumn Semester as well as Spring Semester. There is an 11 performances and snack booths. All visitors are welcome graduates. The University celebrates their new life and the which offers opportunities to get involved in a variety of entrance ceremony for new students. to join in the fun! promise of the future. group and club activities, awaits when they return from camp.

APRIL · Spring Semester Starts JULY · Final examinations OCTOBER · Music Festival JANUARY · Final examinations · Entrance Ceremony for spring admission students · Classes end · Classes end NOVEMBER · Foundation day · Guidance for new students AUGUST · Summer recess · Sophia Festival FEBRUARY · Spring recess · Orientation camp for new students · Course registration SEPTEMBER · Autumn Semester Starts DECEMBER · St. Xavier’s day MARCH · Graduation Ceremony · Classes start · Entrance Ceremony for autumn admission students · Christmas Event · Graduation ceremony · Winter recess MAY · All Sophians’ Festival (Home Coming Day) · Guidance for new students JULY · Jochi-Nanzan Sports Festival · Orientation camp for new students · Course registration · Classes start 22 | SOPHIA UNIVERSITY SOPHIA UNIVERSITY | 23 Campus Map Sophia Yotsuya Campus

A view of Bldg. 2 from Sanadabori field A view of Bldg. 6 from Kojimachi-Odori Central Library Kulturheim in Autumn 2 Building 2 6 Building 6 / Sophia Tower 15 Central Library 23 Kulturheim This tower houses research and education facilities in its 17 above A new symbolic tower building of the university with 17 floors, a This library holds approximately 1,100,000 books and 11,000 The oldest building on campus, it stood before the founding of ground and 3 basement floors. It also home to administrative part of which is offered as a rental office space. On the 1st floor, periodical titles in 9 above ground and 2 basement floors. An the University. Today it is a Jesuit church, a place for prayer and offices tasked with helping students, a state-of-the-art-computer there is an exhibition space with displays to introduce history and open stack system gives users direct access to materials. It also worship. lab, computer-assisted language learning (CALL) room for use in culture of Sophia and its neighborhood. Floor 1st to 6th houses accommodates various research institutes on the 4th to 8th floors, foreign-language education, TV center equipped to a commercial an 800-seat hall, fully-equipped classrooms, the Language Learning making it a center of research activities. broadcast station standard, cafeteria, bookstore, and other Commons, the Center for Language Education and Research that facilities. manages language education for all the Sophia students.

18 20 6 East Gate 21 16 19 17 Distinguished Visitors to Sophia Yotsuya Campus 7 22 14 Thanks to Sophia University’s strong links to the Catholic Robert Michael Gates (U.S. Secretary of Defense) /2007 Church and to various countries’ embassies, many Jean-Claude Juncker (Prime Minister of Luxemburg) / 2010 distinguished visitors have come to its campus to give lectures Benigno S. Aquino III (President of the Republic of the 23 15 11 and interact with students. The list of distinguished guests Philippines) / 2013 includes: Thomas Yayi Boni (President of the Republic of Benin) / 2013 North Gate 2 Helmut Kohl ( of West Germany) / 1983 Richard L. Armitage (Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State) 12 St. Ignatius Church 8 9 Lech Walesa (President of Poland) / 1994 / 2014 10 (. Alumnus of Emanuel Manny Mori (President, the Federated States of Sophia) / 1994 Micronesia) / 2014 3 José María Aznar Lopez (Prime Minister of Spain) / 1997 Tabaré Vázquez (President of the Oriental Republic of 4 5 Andrés Pastrana (President of Republic of Colombia) / 1999 Uruguay) / 2015 1 Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder (Chancellor of Germany) / 2004 Caroline Kennedy (U.S. Ambassador to Japan) / 2016

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Sanadabori field John Paul II /1981 /1981, 82, 84 Condoleezza Rice /2005 Wen Jiabao /2011 António Guterres /2017 Pope Francis /2017 Laureate, Nobel Peace Prize U.S. Secretary of State Premier, People’s Republic UN Secretary-General *Through video conference 1 Building 1 2 Building 2 3 Building 3 4 Building 4 5 Gymnasium 6 Building 6 / Sophia Tower 7 Building 7 8 Building 8 of China 9 Building 9 10 Building 10 / Auditorium 11 Building 11 12 Building 12 13 Building 13 14 Hoffmann Hall 15 Central Library 16 Krupp Hall 17 Machine Hall 18 Power Station 1 19 Power Station II 20 Power Station III 21 Jochi Kioi Building 22 SJ House 23 Kulturheim Cafeteria

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