Sophia University “Men and Women, for Others, with Others”
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The 3rd Japan-Indonesia Rectors’ Conference November 5, 2015 Sophia University “Men and Women, for Others, with Others” A University with Global Mission Tokyo, Japan University Overview Japanese name: “Jochi Daigaku” (上智大学) Jesuit University Founded in 1913: mission to establish bridges between Japan and the world Pioneer of International Education in Japan, selected for Top Global University Project in 2014 Worldwide Network with over 250 Partner Institutions in 50 Countries 2 The Centennial Ceremony ◆ Sophia Bringing the World Together The memorial mass, centennial ceremony, and cerebration party were held in Tokyo on November 1, 2013. Memorial mass Centennial ceremony Cerebration party 3 Perfect location for study and research! ●TOKYO 4 Facts and Figures (2015) Number of 13,805 ( Academic Year 2015) Students Undergraduate: 12,475 Graduate:1,330 Students/ 25:1 Faculty Ratio Small class sizes, Interactive programs Academic 2 Semesters (Spring/Fall) Calendar Spring: April-July, Fall: September-February Approx. Yearly Undergraduate : JPY1,240,000 - 1,880,000/Year Tuition Graduate: JPY1,100,000 - 1,620,000/Year (US$9,200 - $15,700/Year) 5 International Students/Faculty 1,300 International Students (2015) from 71 Countries Oceania Africa China (37%) Latin America Middle East South Korea (18%) Europe USA (15%) Europe (11%) Asia North America North America Europe Latin America 66% of International students, Asia Africa Oceania from 19 countries in Asia Middle East (13 students from Indonesia) 15% of full-time faculty members from overseas 6 Undergraduate Programs 9 Undergraduate Faculties, 29 Departments 1. Theology 2. Humanities 3. Human Sciences 4. Law 5. Economics 6. Foreign Studies 7. Global Studies (since 2014) 8. Liberal Arts * 9. Science & Technology Green Science ( since 2012)* Green Engineering (since 2012)* *=English-based programs 7 Graduate Programs 10 Graduate Schools, 25 Programs 1. Theology 2. Philosophy 3. Humanities 4. Human Sciences 5. Law 6. Economics 7. Foreign Studies (TESOL Program*) 8. Global Studies* 9. Science & Technology Green Science and Engineering (since 2013)* 10. Global Environmental Studies* *=English-based programs 8 Sophia’s Relationship with Indonesia Partners Institutions in Indonesia – Bogor Agricultural University (since 2014) *AIMS Partner – Universitas Gadjah Mada (since 2014) *AIMS Partner – Petra Christian University (since 2014) – Sanata Dharma University(since 2012) *Academic Exchange Only AIMS Program – with 7 partner institutions in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia Indonesian Language Education in Sophia – Indonesian Language Course from Basic to Advanced-level Institute of Asian Cultures – Established in 1982 9 Sophia as a Diverse Learning Community 10 Sophia’s Unique International Collaboration Programs Overseas Designated School Entrance Examination – Gonzaga High School(since 2013, 3 students) – SMA Al Izhar (since 2014, 2 students) Special Admission System for Graduate School – From Sophia to : Fordham University (USA), Teacher’s College, Columbia University (USA) – To Sophia from : Yanshan University(China) Student Mobility Programs through Christian networks – ACUCA Student Mobility – AJCU-AP Service Learning Program (summer program) – Global Leader’s Program (summer program) 11 Sophia Bringing the World Together .