New Digital Green Technology Department to Launch in April 2027 to Nurture Global GX Leaders

As technology, including generative AI, evolves and spread rapidly, the importance of Green Tarnsformation (GX) in achieving a sustainable, greener society continues to grow.

In response, Sophia University will establish the Department of Digital Green Technology in April 2027 within the Faculty of Science and Technology.

This new department aims to nurture next-generation innovators who will lead GX and tackle global challenges. The curriculum, delivered entirely in English, equips students with cutting-edge engineering skills based on date science and digital technologies.

By collaborating with peers from diverse backgrounds worldwide, students will gain the knowledge and expertise needed to drive meaningful change for the future of our planet.

Features of the Department

1. Offering interdisciplinary learning focused on data science and digital technology within existing science and engineering fields

The new department places data science and digital technologies at the core of its curriculum, while offering an interdisciplinary education that integrates traditional fields of science and engineering, such as electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as biology and chemistry. Students will systematically explore the role of engineering in addressing the challenges of our future society.

2. The curriculum delivered entirely in English

In 2012, Sophia University’s Faculty of Science and Technology launched two programs, Green Science and Green Engineering, focusing on environment and sustainability. These programs, conducted entirely in English, have provided a world-class education in science and technology. Building on this foundation, the new Department of Digital Green Technology will further enhance and expand this world-class science and technology education in English.

3. Developing Practical Problem-Solving Skills

Through internships and Project-Based Learning (PBL) in collaboration with companies and local governments, students will gain hands-on experience and develop practical problem-solving skills applicable in the real world.

Additionally, Graduation research is a required component of the program, enabling students to consolidate their knowledge from earlier years and cultivate the ability to independently identify and solve complex problems.

4. Fostering Crossdisciplinary Knowledge through a Unified Campus

Our university’s single-campus structure brings together all faculties, enabling interdisciplinary learning that transcends the boundaries of arts and sciences. In the Faculty of Science and Technology, faculty members from diverse fields collaborate to offer cross-disciplinary curricula. For example, AI-related lectures involve professors from theology to engineering, discussing the societal impacts of AI. Consequently, students deepen their expertise while gaining broader perspectives by engaging with other disciplines.

The new department will also provide an environment where students can acquire ” crossdisciplinary knowledge,” combining expertise from various fields to address complex societal challenges.

Message from the President

Yoshiaki Terumichi, President of Sophia University

Does the future of our planet hold hope? If not, we must create it. The Digital Green Technology Department represents our bold step toward addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

As global issues grow more complex, technologies such as AI, big data, and IoT are advancing at an unprecedented pace, driving innovation across industries. However, the key challenge remains: how can we effectively leverage these technologies to solve critical global issues such as carbon neutrality and biodiversity? The integration of data science with traditional science and engineering is essential to finding solutions.

This new department will offer a world-class education in science and engineering, conducted entirely in English. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds, we aim to cultivate leaders who will harness the power of engineering, drive innovation, and contribute to building a sustainable future.