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“Sophia University United Nations Weeks June 2025” will be held from June 10 to 24.
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New Digital Green Technology Department to Launch in April 2027 to Nurture Global GX Leaders
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- Academics
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Exploring 34 Cities in 12 Countries — A Journey That Broadened My Horizons from Germany
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Discovering my Next Steps and the Joy of Growth as I Study English
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Tracing philosopher Nicolaus Cusanus’s thought formation to research medieval mysticism
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News
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- (July 13, 2025) Information Session for English-taught Programs
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- Understanding the Divide: A Deep Dive into Healthcare in Mongolia
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- Delegation from Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace, and Security Visits Sophia University to Meet Women Scholars
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- University Brochure2026/ Graduate School Brochure2026 now available online
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Events
Sophia University holds various events throughout the year. In addition to events that are opened to the public, such as Open Campus and Sophia Festival (University Festival), new discoveries and learning can be gained by attending lectures, seminars, symposiums, and other events that cover more specialized content of interest to the public.
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Voice and extraction in Malayic
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- Room 402, Building2 or Zoom
- Sophia Linguistic Institute for International Communication
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UN Weeks June 2025 “JICA and Human Security: Principles and Practices: Special Lecture by Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
- 19:05 - 21:05
- Room 1702, Building #2, 17th floor or Zoom
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The 20th Anniversary Symposium of Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
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- Yotsuya Campus, Building 2, 1702
- The Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
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UN Weeks June 2025 “Global Human Mobility: The Current Situation and Challenges”
- 18:00 - 19:30
- 17th Floor, Building #2 or Zoom
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Latin American Lecture Series No.13 “Centroamérica en la actualidad: migración, derechos humanos y Estado de derecho”
- 17:30_19:00
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- Iberoamerican Institute
Features
Sophia Style Online
How did the seniors spend their four years at Sophia University? It is only four years, yet it is still four long years. Considering the future, what kind of actions should you take while you are a student? Here are some hints.
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Embracing Africa: Paving my career path with passion
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Utilizing my experience of being raised outside Japan to help others
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Try it out first. Change direction if not right. I’ve come a long way that way
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Follow your heart: Discovering new goals on the path forward
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Overcoming a wall has given me confidence
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Learning at Sophia
Interviews with students featured in the “Learning at Sophia” video series as they share their studies and daily life at the university. Each student’s journey reflects how they have grown since enrolling, the insights they have gained, and what it’s like living in Tokyo.
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Before anything else, just “give it a try:” How Interacting with Junior High Students in Fukushima and my Studies Brought to Light a Vision for the Future
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The Path to Resolve The Global Issues I Found in Understanding Differences
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Follow Your Curiosity: How Embracing Challenges Makes for Enjoyable and Fulfilling Days
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Understanding others to understand oneself. How my encounter with Indonesia changed my future trajectory
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Finding My New Goal: Creating Comfortable Spaces as Part of People’s Daily Lives
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Window to the World
Every year, many Sophia University students study abroad in countries all over the world outside of Japan. How did they manage to find their way through the differences in languages, cultures, and lifestyles? Here are some voices of students who studied abroad.
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Window to the World
Exploring 34 Cities in 12 Countries — A Journey That Broadened My Horizons from Germany
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Studying at Seoul National University provided an opportunity to view Japan-Korea relations from multiple perspectives
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A realistic view of Germany as seen by a researcher of German literature
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My short-term study abroad in Taiwan and Australia, where I learned the process of incorporating diverse ideas into my day-to-day life.
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Two weeks in Geneva, where I was inspired by the aspirations of officials working for international organization.
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The Knot- Nexus of Knowledge by Sophia Professors
Sophia University researchers link solutions to the global challenges we face, including the climate change crisis, conflict and violence, and the rapid shifts brought about by advances in information technology. We will take a closer look at their research, the source of Sophia’s wisdom and the “nexus” that connects us to the world.
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First step toward self-awareness of mental illness leading to medical care
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Investigating Africa’s conflicts from the inside
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Using mathematic formulas to deepen research into continuously changing knots
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Comparative Education for Sustainable Futures Through Religious and Spiritual Lenses
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Finding ways to support the learning of communicative competence for a happy society
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Sophia’s Endeavor to Evolve
The president of Sophia University and the five vice presidents responsible for the areas of academic affairs, community engagement, academic research, student affairs, and globalization are striving to improve and innovate Sophia University every day. Join us as the executive board of the university discusses Sophia’s past, present, and future endeavors.
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Sophia’s Endeavor to Evolve
Pioneering “Groundbreaking” Education in Japanese Universities
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Joining Hands to Build an Open University
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Connecting Wisdom, Through Wisdom: Reflecting on my Eight Years as President -Part 3-
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Connecting Wisdom, Through Wisdom: Reflecting on my Eight Years as President -Part 2-
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Connecting Wisdom, Through Wisdom: Reflecting on my Eight Years as President -Part 1-
Sophia Chronicle since 1913
The origins of Sophia University trace back to the days of St. Francis Xavier. With Christian humanism at its foundation, Sophia University has continued in its growth from its founding in 1913 to the present day, and its footsteps and future are described in episodes.
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Sophia Chronicle since 1913
Stories of Building No.1 – The building that carries on history.
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Sophia Chronicle since 1913
Lunch Scene at Sophia
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Summer Session Program
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Sophia Chronicle since 1913
Introducing Monumenta Nipponica
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Sophia Chronicle since 1913
Cherry blossoms on the bank planted by Sophia University students