Sophia University

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   The short answer

   Sophia University is a university in Tokyo, Japan, and it suits students who want to study at a Japanese institution with a Jesuit background. It may appeal especially to applicants looking for a large university with both undergraduate and postgraduate study options.

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   What you can study

   Sophia University has 9 undergraduate faculties and 10 graduate schools. It also has 12,080 undergraduate students and 1,357 postgraduate students, so it offers a broad university environment for degree study.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the official university website for entry requirements, application dates, required documents, and any programme-specific conditions. The university does not publish more detailed admissions steps here, so confirm the current process directly with its admissions office.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Tokyo should also be planned for separately, as they vary by accommodation, food, transport, and lifestyle.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university is in Japan, and the language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, check the teaching language for your chosen programme, entry requirements, visa steps, housing, and whether you need proof of language ability.

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   How it compares

   Among Japan’s 571 universities, Sophia University stands out as a Tokyo-based university with a Jesuit identity and a large mix of undergraduate and graduate study. For an international applicant, that makes it a practical option if you want an established university environment rather than a small specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.