The Faculty of Science and Technology comprises three departments—Materials and Life Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Information and Communication Sciences—offering an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines broad scientific knowledge with specialized expertise across closely connected fields.
After establishing a strong foundation in science and technology, students progressively build expertise in their chosen discipline through a curriculum designed to deepen both their knowledge and practical skills. By honing the ability to innovate at the forefront of their fields, they are prepared to create new value and contribute to the advancement of society.
Throughout their academic journey, internationally active faculty members provide close mentorship while encouraging students to pursue ambitious goals in education and research, preparing them to become the next generation of researchers, engineers, and innovators.
As today’s social and technological challenges become increasingly complex, addressing them requires knowledge that transcends traditional academic boundaries. The Faculty’s educational and research system integrates the natural sciences and engineering while taking full advantage of Sophia University’s One Campus environment, where students learn alongside peers in the humanities and social sciences.
By combining disciplinary expertise with broad intellectual perspectives, students develop the ability to think beyond conventional boundaries and apply integrated knowledge to the complex, multifaceted challenges of contemporary society. Equipped to collaborate across disciplines and bridge diverse fields of knowledge, they are prepared to generate innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Scientific research is inherently international, making language proficiency and intercultural competence essential qualities for future researchers and engineers. The faculty offers English-medium degree programs that attract students from around the world, creating a diverse academic community where Japanese and international students learn, conduct experiments, and collaborate in research together.
Supported by comprehensive language education, study abroad opportunities, and a multicultural learning environment, students develop the global perspective and international communication skills needed to contribute to science, technology, and society on a worldwide scale.
In order to nurture the ability to adapt to the rapid development of science and technology and the diversification of society, education that not only imparts knowledge but also develops creativity is necessary. The Faculty of Science and Technology has three departments that integrate related disciplines while utilizing traditional knowledge systems such as mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The faculty fosters people with a wide range of knowledge and insight. In addition, we also focus on English education in order to cultivate internationally competitive scientists.
Taking advantage of the small number of students per faculty member, we provide friendly support to each student. For example, students can feel free to consult with faculty members regarding the selection of courses to take and the choice of specialized fields and career paths. In addition, guidance for graduation research is also available.
In the first and second years, there are compulsory courses in many fields covering the entire range of science and engineering, providing students with peripheral knowledge to expand their future areas of specialization as well as their applications. We also emphasize communication with faculty members and offer a full range of experiments and exercises.
We cultivate English language skills in science and technology, which are essential for reading overseas literature and presenting research in international forums. The program provides instruction in vocabulary acquisition, information dissemination in English, presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and writing papers.
Science and technology are undergoing rapid transformation, and society is diversifying. The ability to cope with these changes is what the Sophia University’s Faculty of Science and Technology advocates: “Cross-disciplinary Knowledge.” Cross-disciplinary Knowledge is the ability to transcend one’s own specialty. By having a firm specialty in the field of one’s interest and using that as a foothold to go beyond the specialty, the ability to link related fields will flourish when becoming a researcher or engineer in the future.
Chemistry deals with a wide range of fields that support our lives, including life, energy, and new materials. We study the synthesis of substances with new functions, the mechanisms of compound structure and function expression, and more efficient and sustainable chemical reactions. There is also research on environmental issues brought about by chemicals, covering a wide range of fields.
[Main Research Fields] Green Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry / Functional Materials / Metal Complexes and Supramolecular Chemistry / Next-Generation Batteries / Natural Organic Compounds / Highly Functional Polymers / Theoretical Molecular Design and Molecular Spectroscopy
Physics is the study of the fundamental laws governing the natural world, and research takes place both experimentally and theoretically. The results of this research have not only led to an understanding of the laws of nature, but also to the development of new materials and technologies that have supported the development of humankind. The research targets of modern physics extend from microscopic systems such as atoms and molecules described by quantum mechanics to the diverse materials they produce.
[Main Research Fields] Elementary Particles / Nuclei / Astrophysics / Atomic Molecules / Superconductivity / Quantum Spin / Quantum Beams / Lasers
Mechanical engineering is the starting point of all industries. We conduct research on both the hardware and software elements of industry and aim to create new manufacturing and systems by developing creative systems that integrate design, analysis, and experimentation, with the aim of future manufacturing that is friendly to the environment and people.
[Main Research Fields] Computational Mechanics / Biomechanics / Advanced Transportation Systems / Mechanical Dynamics / Highly Efficient Engines / Heat-Transfer Engineering / Fluid Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Robot Control / Automatic Operation Control / Precision Engineering / Energy-related Materials / Biomaterials
<Semiconductors> Understanding the properties of semiconductor materials and the principles of device operation, we create optical and electronic devices and functional materials that are indispensable for smartphones, automobiles, and other devices with advanced functionality.
[Main Research Fields] Semiconductor lasers / LEDs / Nanocolumns / Optical control devices
<Energy> Understand the mechanisms of electricity generation, transmission, and utilization, and contribute to a sustainable society by utilizing renewable energy and superconductivity and applying them to transportation systems. We will contribute to a sustainable society by understanding the mechanisms of electricity generation, transmission, and utilization, and by utilizing renewable energy and superconductivity and applying them to transportation systems, etc.
[Main Research Fields] Renewable Energy Generation and Utilization / Superconducting Applied Devices / Electric Railways
<Information and Communication> We are pursuing technologies for transmitting information using radio waves and light, aiming to improve communication speed and quality, conserve energy in communication systems, and realize robust information security.
[Main Research Fields] loT/AI Networks / Wireless/Optical Communication Systems
To establish a human-friendly information society, it is essential to have information technology that enables us to use valuable information suitable for our purposes. We aim to construct systems that are beneficial to people and society by efficiently utilizing the knowledge, wisdom, and experience of people, businesses, organizations, and society at large as manifested information.
[Main Research Fields] Information Systems / Production Systems / Software Production Technology / Combinatorial Optimization / Evolutionary Computation / Database / Information Media Communication
Mathematical approaches are essential to all scientific fields, not to mention the study of mathematics itself. In particular, in the information field, advanced mathematics is used for artificial intelligence and speeding up information systems. Studying the various theories of mathematics contributes to the development of science and technology and the expansion of its applications in society.
[Main Research Fields] Mathematical Finance / Integer Theory / Functional Algebra / Group Theory / Quantum Groups / Algebraic Geometry / Topology
<Life Science> The Earth is full of living organisms, including humans, and life science is the most familiar of all disciplines, yet the phenomena of life are still shrouded in mystery. While conducting basic research aimed at unraveling the mysteries of life phenomena, the University is also taking on the challenge of developing biological materials and technologies to solve the problems facing the Earth and humankind.
[Main Research Fields] Nucleic Acid Molecules / Genes / Evolution / Development / Cell Organelles / Biological Movement / Environmental Response / Neurons
<Human Information> In this course, students learn the fundamentals of applying information technology to human-related fields. We will pursue both human and information aspects, such as human sensory and physical mechanisms, brain mechanisms, image and sound recognition, and the use of information in education, medicine, and welfare, and use informatics for the development of society.
[Main Research Fields] Brain / Neurology / Memory / Learning / Speech / Image Processing / Sensing Engineering / Educational Technology / Welfare Informatics
“English for Science and Technology” Curriculum
Two English programs (Green Science Program and Green Engineering Program) in the Department of Materials and Life Sciences, and Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences are designed to prepare individuals who are capable of tackling global environmental issues. In these courses, all lectures, examinations, reports, research guidance, and thesis writing are conducted in English. The Green Engineering Course is an outstanding science and engineering education program of international standard in English, which is available to both international and Japanese students. Courses in this program are also open to other students in the Faculty of Science and Technology if they meet a certain level of language proficiency. The program brings together students with a wide range of educational backgrounds, providing a unique learning opportunity at Sophia University, which is rich in international diversity, while still being in Japan.
English Education Course
Students may choose one of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Information Sciences, and take English for Science and Technology to acquire technical terms, idioms, and forms of expression that enable them to understand and write dissertations and papers on science and technology in English. Students may take any of the designated courses (English, elective courses) offered throughout the university.
Short-Term Study Abroad
Short-term study abroad programs at designated overseas universities, where students receive language training and take classes in science and engineering courses at the local university, are recognized as credits earned.
English Language Course
Students can take courses in the English course attached to the department and study while interacting with students from overseas.
Writing Bachelor’s Thesis in English
Learn how to write scientific and technical papers in English.
Writing Master’s Thesis, Submitted paper in English
Establishment of the Department of Digital Green Technology through the Expansion and Enhancement of the Faculty of Science and Technology English-Taught Programs
The Faculty of Science and Technology currently offers two English-taught programs—the Green Science Program and the Green Engineering Program—within the Department of Materials and Life Sciences and the Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. These programs provide a comprehensive science and engineering education entirely in English, including lectures, examinations, reports, research supervision, and thesis writing, with the aim of fostering individuals capable of addressing global environmental challenges.
Open to both international and Japanese students, these programs offer a high-quality, internationally oriented education conducted in English.
Building upon their phased development, these two programs will be reorganized and expanded into the newly established Department of Digital Green Technology, scheduled to launch in April 2027, further strengthening English-medium education.
Graduate school is a place for more advanced specialized education and research. The greatest feature of our Graduate School is that it offers eight fields of study in one school, which can be directly connected to the specialized fields studied at the undergraduate level. In September 2013, the Graduate School also launched an English-language course (Green Science and Engineering), bringing the total number of graduate school courses to nine. Motivated undergraduate students can take courses designated in advance by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering in their fourth year of the undergraduate program, and these courses will be recognized as pre-entrance credits within a specified range after entering graduate school at Sophia University. There is also a written exam waiver system for graduate school entrance examinations.
The Faculty of Science and Technology conducts activities to support and nurture outstanding female researchers. One of the key activities is the Global Mentoring System. Aiming at international exchange not only for students but also for researchers, researchers who are active overseas are assigned as mentors to provide advice and academic guidance not only through individual consultations but also through classes, lectures, and exchange events. This helps female students who want to step up to the next level to form a concrete image of their future in which they will be more active. Furthermore, we are proactively working to support female researchers and nurture the next generation by establishing a common space that female students and faculty can freely and comfortably use for breaks, childcare, and socializing.
The short-term overseas training program for science and engineering students includes two programs: a one-month English training program and company visits at the University of California, Davis in the U.S., scheduled for August; and a one-month English training program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the U.S., scheduled for March, where research, discussions, and other activities will be conducted in English. The program aims to improve overall communication skills. In addition to improving language skills, the program also offers opportunities to experience local education and cutting-edge science and technology and to visit laboratories and companies that produce such science and technology. This program is unique to the Faculty of Science and Technology.
To be established in April 2027
As the global population approaches 10 billion, the realization of a sustainable green society through digital innovation—known as Green Transformation (GX)—has become an essential and defining challenge for the future of the global community.
The new department places data science and digital technologies at the core of its curriculum, offering an interdisciplinary education that integrates these fields with established areas of science and engineering, including electrical, mechanical, biological, and chemical sciences. Emphasis is placed on project-based learning and internships in collaboration with industry and local governments, providing abundant opportunities to develop practical problem-solving skills.
Through a systematic study of the potential of technology in shaping future society, the program aims to cultivate highly motivated individuals with the leadership and innovative mindset required to drive new solutions in the era of GX on a global stage.
［ Degree offered ］Bachelor of Engineering［ Enrollment Capacity ］ 50 students (approximately half are expected to be international students)［Total Capacity ］200 students［ Number of Faculty Members ］ 10 ［ Entry Periods ］There are two entry periods: Spring (April) and Autumn (September)
＊The information provided is based on the planned establishment and is subject to change.
To have students gain academic knowledge of a specialized field as their foundation and acquire “cross-disciplinary understanding,” which is characterized by a wide range of knowledge that would enable them to view other fields objectively, through art/humanities-science integrated education, so that they can contribute to solving various problems in today’s highly diversified society.
To foster human resources who can contribute to “scientific and technological development” by solving various problems in today’s highly diversified society with a broad vision acquired through knowledge of a specialized field and “cross-disciplinary understanding”.
The Faculty of Science and Technology aims to foster human resources who have gained understanding of the Christian humanism spirit and have acquired the ability to solve, with a broad and international perspective, the various scientific and technological issues challenging today’s highly diversified society, and who can pursue original research based on high ingenuity and creativity and thus contribute to the further advancement of science and technology. With a view to this aim, each department sets standards for the skills and knowledge students should have acquired upon graduation as described herein. Those who have fulfilled the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will be awarded a diploma.
In accordance with the diploma policy, the Faculty of Science and Technology construct its curriculum as follows:
The Faculty of Science and Technology seeks students who are interested in the science and technology embraced by today’s internationally diversified society:
Department of Materials and Life Sciences
Through understanding the fundamentals of materials and the creation and technological development of new materials, students will acquire a new view of materials and life that is in harmony with nature, and contribute to people and society.
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Students study science and engineering in an integrated manner to become creative professionals who can promote the harmonious development of industrial technology and natural science.
Department of Information and Communication Sciences
We aim to develop a deep understanding of people and society through “information,” to organize the knowledge, wisdom, and experience of humans and society as information, and to become creative people who can organically combine them and give back to society.
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