Sophia University
Sophia University is a private research university in Japan and is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading private universities, particularly known for its strong international focus and global outlook.
Founded in 1913, the university has expanded from its original three academic departments—Philosophy, German Literature, and Commerce—to nine undergraduate faculties and ten graduate schools. Sophia University is especially renowned in Japan for its programs in international studies, foreign languages, humanities, and social sciences.
The university was selected as one of 37 institutions to receive funding under the Japanese government’s “Top Global University Project,” which supports universities’ efforts to enhance internationalization. Sophia University continues to promote global education through international partnerships, exchange programs, and diverse academic opportunities for students from around the world.
For more information about our exchange student program, please visit https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions-and-aid/exchangeprograms/