Sophia University admits students from both Japan and abroad who are dedicated to personal growth and who take an active role in their studies, in order to foster the individuals described in the Diploma Policy.

Sophia University’s educational spirit is “For Others, With Others.” It is rooted in the Catholic tradition and based on Christian humanism, which teaches that “using one’s talents and learning for the benefit of others leads to personal growth”. The University admits students who understand this spirit and who wish to develop the following qualities and competencies:

Qualities and abilities for gaining the “Competencies for Respecting Human Dignity and Pursuing a Better Society” as stated in the Diploma Policy:

• Respectful attitude and willingness to engage with others
• Desire to strengthen multi-perspective thinking and to pursue self-improvement
• Willingness to serve for the realization of a better society

Qualities and abilities for gaining “Competencies for Dialogue and Collaboration with Diverse People” as stated in the Diploma Policy:

• A sense of responsibility to society and willingness to take initiative in leadership
• Ability to understand the diversity of different cultures and values
• Multilingual communication and expression skills to engage with people from diverse backgrounds

Qualities and abilities for gaining the “Competencies for Lifelong Pursuit of Knowledge, Wisdom and Creative Contribution to Society” as stated in the Diploma Policy:

• Broad academic knowledge, in addition to specialized knowledge and skills in one’s field of study
• Ability to identify and confront issues independently and to deepen understanding
• Ability to think flexibly and apply knowledge without being bound by conventional methods

Sophia University admits students who understand its character, who share its spirit of “For Others, With Others,” and who possess the following knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.

Basic knowledge and skills acquired through the high school curriculum

Ability to think logically, make sound judgments, and express ideas clearly, as required for university study

Initiative to learn actively, with a willingness to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds

Sophia University conducts a screening process that evaluates the range of abilities, including strong motivation to study at the University, intellectual curiosity, and basic academic skills required for admission, to admit applicants who satisfy the “Desired Student Profile” described in the Admission Policy.

The General Entrance Examination evaluates not only basic academic ability, reading comprehension, logical thinking, and expression skills, but also practical English proficiency, motivation, and aptitude for study in the chosen field.
The Special Entrance Examination provides a comprehensive assessment for qualities and abilities that are not easily measured by standard academic achievement tests.
In the English-taught degree programs, the selection process considers the differences among national education systems, in order to welcome a diverse range of students from around the world.

For details on admission procedures, please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions Information website.