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上智大学

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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

上智大学's Control Typeprivate

Entity

上智大学's Entity Typenot reported

Size

上智大学' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

上智大学's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Sophia University
Name (English) 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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Location

Address 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
102-8554 Tokyo
Japan
上智大学 Phone Number +81 (3) 3238 3111
上智大学 Fax Number +81 (3) 3238 3885

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following 上智大学'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 上智大学'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 上智大学'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 上智大学.

上智大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission information

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上智大学's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


上智大学's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has 上智大学 a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

上智大学's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


上智大学'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.

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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上智大学's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

上智大学 has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


上智大学's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


上智大学's Control Type Control Type

上智大学 is a private higher education institution.


上智大学's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


上智大学's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


上智大学's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


上智大学 is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

上智大学 has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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上智大学's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


上智大学's Housing University Housing

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上智大学'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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上智大学's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

上智大学's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

上智大学's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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上智大学's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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上智大学's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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上智大学's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

上智大学 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

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Academic Divisions

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