All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
"A private Jesuit university in Yotsuya, Tokyo"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#951 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Sophia University
Sophia University is a private Jesuit university in Tokyo, founded in 1913. Its main Yotsuya campus is in central Tokyo. Faculties include theology, humanities, law, economics, foreign studies, global studies, human sciences, science and technology, and liberal arts.
Rankings & Recognition
#951
Accreditations & Memberships
Private university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Sophia University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1913
Founded
Private university
Type
Tokyo
Location
Popular Programs
Foreign Studies
Global Studies
Economics
Law
Liberal Arts
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
21%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Sophia University has its main Yotsuya campus in central Tokyo.
Campus Details
Tokyo
campus
Campus Forecast
Tokyo: hot humid summers
mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
5,000 – 15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Sophia University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at Sophia University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Sophia University has its main Yotsuya campus in central Tokyo.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Theology
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Bachelor's
Humanities
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
Economics
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Bachelor's
Foreign Studies
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Bachelor's
Global Studies
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Bachelor's
Human Sciences
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Bachelor's
Science and Technology
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Bachelor's
Liberal Arts
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