OpenFieldSophia University Yotsuya Campus
Sophia University (上智大学 - Jōchi Daigaku), located in the heart of Tokyo at Yotsuya Campus across from the Imperial Akasaka Estate, is Japan's premier international Catholic Jesuit research university, celebrated globally for multilingual education, global studies, and diplomacy.
Academic overview & excellence
Sophia was Japan's first university to introduce all-English undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Global Studies and Green Science. Its nine undergraduate faculties and ten graduate schools emphasize ethics, sustainability, international development, and global governance.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate English-taught programs require SAT/ACT or IB credentials and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 83+). Japanese-taught tracks utilize EJU or standard university entrance examinations. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's degree, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Sophia University Benefactors International Student Full Tuition Scholarship
Premier merit and need scholarship established by Jesuit benefactors covering complete tuition and living costs for exceptional global scholars.
Master of Arts in Global Studies & International Relations
All-English multidisciplinary master's degree exploring East Asian diplomacy, international migration, human security, and global political economy.
Master of Science in Green Science and Green Engineering
All-English STEM graduate curriculum examining clean energy catalysis, molecular environmental biology, green polymer synthesis, and climate adaptation.
PhD in Global Environmental Studies & Climate Governance
Doctoral research program investigating biodiversity preservation treaties, municipal carbon neutrality frameworks, and corporate ESG compliance in Asia.
United Nations & Diplomatic Agencies Tokyo Practicum
Academic internship placement at United Nations University (UNU) headquarters, UNHCR Japan, and international diplomatic embassies in Tokyo.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (FLA - English Medium)
Four-year English-taught liberal arts degree offering concentrations in Comparative Culture, International Business and Economics, and Social Studies.
Certificate in Environmental Justice & Indigenous Land Rights
Six-week intensive summer certificate investigating Ainu cultural heritage in Japan, comparative Pacific island sovereignty, and climate displacement.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Yoshiaki Terumichi
President & Professor of Mechanical Dynamics · Faculty of Science and Technology & Executive Office
Prof. Dr. Yoshiaki Terumichi is President & Professor of Mechanical Dynamics in the Faculty of Science and Technology & Executive Office at Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, conducting advanced research in Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Multi-Body Dynamics, Vibration Engineering.
Prof. Dr. Miki Sugimura
Professor of International Education & Comparative Higher Education Policy · Faculty of Human Sciences & Department of Education
Prof. Dr. Miki Sugimura is Professor of International Education & Comparative Higher Education Policy in the Faculty of Human Sciences & Department of Education at Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, conducting advanced research in International Student Mobility, UNESCO Higher Education Frameworks, Multicultural Education in Asia.
Prof. Dr. James Farrer
Professor of Sociology & Global Studies · Faculty of Liberal Arts & Graduate School of Global Studies
Prof. Dr. James Farrer is Professor of Sociology & Global Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Graduate School of Global Studies at Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, conducting advanced research in Urban Sociology of Tokyo, International Migration in East Asia, Transnational Culinary Cultures.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Sophia University Yotsuya Campus.