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
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private
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large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | |
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| Name | Sophia University |
| Name (English) | 上智大学 |
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| 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 |
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+81 (3) 3238 3111 |
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+81 (3) 3238 3885 |
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