Sophia University

Sophia University presents its education and research in central Tokyo and describes its Catholic university mission.

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About Sophia University

Sophia University is a Catholic university in Tokyo. Its website presents the university's education and research, along with news, awards, ceremonies, and press releases. The university describes itself as Japan's oldest Catholic university and states an educational principle of "For Others, With Others."

According to the site, all faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes are located on the Yotsuya campus in central Tokyo. The site describes interdisciplinary research exchange on that campus and joint research with international organizations, including the United Nations, and overseas universities. It also lists faculty research profiles. The homepage is in Japanese, so an English-speaking visitor may find limited content on the page.

Key features

  • Single central Tokyo campus in Yotsuya housing all faculties and graduate schools
  • Interdisciplinary research exchange across academic fields on the Yotsuya campus
  • Joint research and academic exchange with UN agencies and overseas universities
  • Faculty research profiles describing individual research topics
  • Department search by field of study and by learning interest
  • News, awards, and press releases covering students, faculty, and research
Best for: Prospective students, researchers, and parents who want to learn about Sophia University's programs, research activity, and Catholic mission.
Good for
  • Consolidates all faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes on one central Tokyo campus
  • Publishes faculty research profiles and recent research and award news

Sophia University at a glance

Official website
sophia.ac.jp
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
Japanese
Country
JP
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Where is Sophia University located?
The site states that the university's faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes are on the Yotsuya campus in central Tokyo.
What educational principle does the university state?
The university states the principle "For Others, With Others" (他者のために、他者とともに) and describes itself as a Catholic university.
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