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Jochi Daigaku

country rank  30
world rank  1081

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Overview

Established in 1913, the Sophia University (Jochi Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Sophia University is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Sophia University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 111-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Sophia University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Jochi Daigaku's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Jochi Daigaku's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Jochi Daigaku' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Jochi Daigaku's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Jochi Daigaku
Name (Non Latin) 上智大学
Acronym
Founded 1913
Motto Lux Veritatis
Light of Truth
Colours Dark red
Mascot Sophia-Kun the Eagle
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(3) 3238 3111
Jochi Daigaku Fax Number +81 (3) 3238 3885

Jochi Daigaku's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Jochi Daigaku's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Jochi Daigaku's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Jochi Daigaku's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Jochi Daigaku.

Jochi Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

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Jochi Daigaku's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Jochi Daigaku's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Jochi Daigaku a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Jochi Daigaku's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Jochi Daigaku's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Sophia University has more than 1600 international students.

Jochi Daigaku's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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Jochi Daigaku's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Jochi Daigaku has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Jochi Daigaku's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Jochi Daigaku's Control Type Control Type

Jochi Daigaku is a private higher education institution.


Jochi Daigaku's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Jochi Daigaku's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Jochi Daigaku's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Jochi Daigaku is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Jochi Daigaku has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Jochi Daigaku's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Jochi Daigaku's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Jochi Daigaku's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

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Jochi Daigaku's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Jochi Daigaku's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Jochi Daigaku's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Jochi Daigaku's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Jochi Daigaku's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Jochi Daigaku's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Jochi Daigaku is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

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Social Media

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