Sophia University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1124 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 258 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 64 of 719 | In Japan |
| # 498 of 14,131 | For Atomic and Molecular physics |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
13,280
Religion
Christian
Languages
Japanese;English
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examinations conducted by the University |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; Mid-September-March) |
| Enrollment | 13,280 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Sophia University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Sophia University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Sophia University.
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
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.
| 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
Research profile
Sophia University has published 12,615 scientific papers with 159,899 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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Physics |
8,738
/ 120,731
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
8,468
/ 112,621
|
| Chemistry |
7,434
/ 110,224
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
6,782
/ 99,019
|
| Biology |
5,626
/ 89,039
|
| Materials Science |
5,311
/ 76,774
|
| Organic chemistry |
4,981
/ 83,608
|
| Computer Science |
4,702
/ 50,581
|
| Environmental Science |
4,611
/ 66,539
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
4,070
/ 38,422
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2,603
/ 34,687
|
| Medicine |
2,537
/ 34,945
|
| Biochemistry |
2,507
/ 46,892
|
| Optics |
2,488
/ 34,499
|
| Philosophy |
2,403
/ 22,025
|
| Geology |
2,232
/ 31,209
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,141
/ 18,838
|
| Metallurgy |
2,088
/ 32,009
|
| Business |
1,967
/ 20,981
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,883
/ 24,332
|
| Mathematics |
1,846
/ 18,960
|
| Political Science |
1,835
/ 16,907
|
| Psychology |
1,777
/ 21,311
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
1,711
/ 16,384
|
| Law |
1,680
/ 16,313
|
| Nuclear Physics |
1,659
/ 32,533
|
| Genetics |
1,550
/ 30,568
|
| Physical |
1,500
/ 29,293
|
| Condensed Matter |
1,499
/ 22,036
|
| Ecology |
1,492
/ 26,806
|
| Sociology |
1,374
/ 11,707
|
| Statistics |
1,364
/ 14,235
|
| Management |
1,319
/ 15,052
|
| History |
1,294
/ 10,173
|
| Nanotechnology |
1,263
/ 21,920
|
| Linguistics |
1,237
/ 13,220
|
| Paleontology |
1,205
/ 17,919
|
| Telecommunications |
1,174
/ 12,548
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,119
/ 16,947
|
| Chemical Engineering |
1,117
/ 21,450
|
Annual publication & citation counts
49 Notable alumni
1. Lydia Yu-Jose
1944-2014 (aged 70)
scientist
Lydia N. Yu-Jose was a Filipino professor of political science and Japanese Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. A graduate of Sophia University, she was best known for her research into the history of Japan–Philippines relations, as well as aiding in the development of Japanese studies in the Philippines as a separate academic discipline.
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2. Joe Gersten
1947-. (aged 79)
politician
Joseph Morris Gersten was an American politician in the state of Florida.
3. Eli Lancman
1936-2024 (aged 88)
art historian
Eli Lancman was an Israeli historian of Japanese and East Asian art. Developer and director of the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art in Haifa from 1966 to 1992, he was also one of the founders of the Israel-Japan Friendship Society.
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4. Roger Lee Steele
1945-2012 (aged 67)
printmaker
Roger Lee Steele. Raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, Steele was an American-born graphic artist/printmaker living in South Carolina best known for his lithography, an artistic process also known as relief printing. He was a printmaker specializing in the color-blend or split fountain technique, often incorporating traditional chine-collé gold leaf techniques in his work. His abstract color graphics are frequently suggestive...
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