Founded in 1913 by Jesuits, Catholic Sophia University is one of Japan ’s leading private universities. Its mission is one of promoting humanitarian values, a liberal spirit, and international awareness. Located in Tokyo , the university has a student body of 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,000 tenured and adjunct faculty. Sophia University ’s location in the heart of Tokyo , near the National Diet and Imperial Palace , is easily accessible by train and subway.

Beautiful and exotic, Japan is a nation rich in history and traditions. It was among the first Asian nations to embrace industrialization and technology and has been an economic leader in the post-World War II era. Although it has vigorously embraced the demands and challenges of modern technology and life, it has also tenaciously retained its cultural traditions, aesthetics, and respect for the individual.

Program Type
Exchange program with Sophia University , facilitated by Duquesne University ’s OIP.

Academic Highlights
Theology, humanities, philosophy, education, psychology, history, Japanese literature, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish languages and studies, journalism, sociology, social work, anthropology, health and physical education, law and international legal studies, economics, management, international relations, linguistics, and Asian and comparative cultures, mechanical and electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry.

Language of Instruction
English

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: mid-September – late January
Spring Semester: early April – late July

Housing and Board
Housing is available in two off-campus dormitories for women and one on-campus men’s dormitory.

Estimated Costs (Category I Program)

For a more in depth look: www.sophia.ac.jp