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#1160 of 14,131 In the World
#294 of 5,830 In Asia
#64 of 719 In Japan
#18 of 84 In Tokyo
#481 of 2,461 For Atomic and Molecular physics
Top50% For 86 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
13,280
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examinations conducted by the University
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; Mid-September-March)
Enrollment13,280

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Sophia University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Sophia University has published 11,034 scientific papers with 120,516 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
11,034
Citations
120,516

Sophia University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
7,866 / 96,213
Engineering
7,669 / 89,527
Chemistry
6,704 / 88,578
Quantum and Particle physics
6,097 / 79,016
Biology
5,027 / 69,792
Materials Science
4,863 / 63,741
Organic Chemistry
4,524 / 69,838
Computer Science
4,238 / 37,926
Environmental Science
4,125 / 51,065
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,526 / 26,252
Electrical Engineering
2,447 / 28,127
Optical Engineering
2,322 / 28,710
Biochemistry
2,239 / 37,958
Medicine
2,214 / 25,386
Philosophy
2,092 / 15,317
Geology
2,011 / 24,203
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,934 / 14,019
Metallurgical Engineering
1,916 / 26,636
Business
1,779 / 14,322
Mathematics
1,664 / 13,789
Geography and Cartography
1,641 / 17,469
Political Science
1,588 / 10,685
Psychology
1,555 / 14,714
Mechanical Engineering
1,550 / 12,186
Nuclear Physics
1,515 / 26,864
Law
1,469 / 10,451
Physical chemistry
1,379 / 24,000
Condensed Matter Physics
1,368 / 18,570
Genetics
1,361 / 24,137
Ecology
1,293 / 20,077
Statistics
1,253 / 10,419
Management
1,222 / 10,256
Sociology
1,196 / 7,472
Nanotechnology
1,169 / 18,048
History
1,158 / 6,352
Paleontology
1,089 / 14,025
Linguistics
1,087 / 9,393
Telecommunications
1,079 / 9,830
Chemical Engineering
1,032 / 17,930
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,029 / 19,023

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 114 611
1992 115 697
1993 134 754
1994 156 928
1995 161 942
1996 163 986
1997 150 1120
1998 142 1281
1999 165 1444
2000 189 1534
2001 163 1462
2002 367 2089
2003 302 2116
2004 287 2267
2005 343 2944
2006 315 2941
2007 312 2986
2008 314 3258
2009 306 3461
2010 324 3718
2011 380 3914
2012 308 4089
2013 393 4528
2014 340 4693
2015 394 4911
2016 417 5024
2017 474 5532
2018 440 5813
2019 423 6707
2020 409 7456
2021 379 8311
2022 358 8334
2023 346 7865
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Sophia University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, European Languages, European Studies, French, German, History, Information Sciences, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Psychology, Russian, Social Welfare, Sociology, Spanish, Theology
Shushi American Studies, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English Studies, Environmental Studies, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, History, Information Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Theology
Hakase American Studies, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English Studies, Environmental Studies, French Studies, Germanic Studies, History, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Theology

Sophia University alumni

  1. George Takei

    George Takei
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1937-.. (age 87)
    Occupations
    directorfilm actoractorcomedianwriter
    Biography

    George Takei is an American actor, author and activist known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise.

  2. Sumire Uesaka

    Sumire Uesaka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    Enrolled in Sophia University
    2010-2014 studied Russian
    Occupations
    drawerradio personalitysingertarentotelevision producer
    Biography

    Sumire Uesaka is a Japanese voice actress and singer associated with Voice Kit. She won the Best Rookie Actress at the 10th Seiyu Awards. She made her singing debut in April 2013 under King Records.

  3. Seiko Noda

    Seiko Noda
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Seiko Noda is a Japanese politician who served as Minister-in-charge of Measures against Declining Birthrate from October 2021 to August 2022. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, she previously served as Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications from 2017 to 2018 under Shinzo Abe. Noda also serves in the House of Representatives, serving her fifth term for the 1st District of Gifu Prefecture. She is a self-described conservative and was a candidate in the 2021 Liberal Democratic Party Leadership Election, however she was eliminated in a run-off, placing fourth in the first round.

  4. Hassan Jameel

    Hassan Jameel
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    businessperson
    Biography

    Hassan Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel is a Saudi businessman and philanthropist. He is Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Saudi Arabia operations of the family-owned international conglomerate business Abdul Latif Jameel, which, among numerous business operations, has distribution rights to Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia and other countries. His philanthropy work promotes health and safety, and assists job-seekers and those in need in Saudi Arabia.

All 51 notable alumni

Sophia University faculties and divisions

Centre : Research and Human Development Human Resources
Faculty : Economics Business Administration, Economics
Faculty : Foreign Studies Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, English, French, German, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Spanish
Faculty : Human Sciences Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Sociology
Faculty : Humanities Arts and Humanities, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Journalism, Literature
Faculty : Law Environmental Studies, International Law, Law
Faculty : Liberal Arts Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, International Business, International Economics, Social Studies
Faculty : Science and Technology Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Studies, Engineering, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences
Faculty : Theology Theology
Graduate School : Economics Economics, Management
Graduate School : Foreign Studies Linguistics
Graduate School : Global Environmental Studies Environmental Studies, International Studies
Graduate School : Global Studies International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Regional Studies
Graduate School : Human Sciences Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology
Graduate School : Humanities Cultural Studies, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Journalism, Literature
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Philosophy Philosophy
Graduate School : Science and Technology Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Theology
Institute : American and Canadian Studies American Studies, Canadian Studies, History, Political Sciences, Social Studies
Institute : Asian Cultures Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies
Institute : Bioethics Arts and Humanities, Ethics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Institute : Christian Culture Christian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies
Institute : Comparative Culture Cultural Studies
Institute : European Cultural Studies European Languages, European Studies, History, Social Studies
Institute : Global Concern International Studies
Institute : Global Environmental Studies Environmental Studies
Institute : Ibero-American Studies Latin American Studies
Institute : Linguistic Institute for International Communication Communication Studies, International Studies, Linguistics
Institute : Medieval Thought Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Theology
Research Division : Kirishitan Bunko Library Christian Religious Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy

General information

Alternative names 上智大学
Founded 1913
Accreditation Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
Motto Lux Veritatis
Colors dark red

Location and contacts

Address 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 102-8554
Japan
City population 14,048,000

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