Campus Life

Housing Support

Sophia University offers Sophia Dormitories, as well as designated and recommended dormitories. In these residences, students can meet a diverse community of peers while receiving daily life support from dormitory managers. In addition, Sophia Campus Support Co., Ltd. assists students with finding housing through its network of partner real estate agencies.

Sophia dormitories

Soshigaya International House

Arrupe International Residence

Edagawa Men’s Dormitory

Sophia dormitories are student dorms owned and directly operated by the University. There are three of them, “Soshigaya International House,” “Arrupe International Residence,” and “Edagawa Men’s Dormitory,” with solid support for dorm life and activities so that students living away from home for the first time can feel safe and reassured.

General Information for Sophia dormitories

	Soshigaya International House	Arrupe International Residence	Edagawa Men’s Dormitory
Resident Type	Male and Female	Male and Female	Male
Rooms	320 single rooms	180 rooms	78 rooms
Meals	Self-catering	Self-catering	Self-catering
Shared Facilities	Kitchen, shower room, laundry room, lounge, library, music room, tatami room, tennis courts, gymnasium, training room, etc.	Multi-purpose area, study room, theater room, vending machines, prayer room, sports studio, laundry room, etc.	Community room, guest space, etc.
Access	4-24-1 Kami-Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 20 minutes by foot from Seijo Gakuen-Mae Station (Odakyu Line) or from Senkawa Station (Keio Line) (bus also available) Approx. 60 minutes from the dorm to the University	33-7 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 1 minute by foot from Shinanomachi Station (JR Sobu Line) Approx. 10 minutes from the dorm to the University	1-4-11 Edagawa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 10 minutes by foot to Toyosu Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) Approx. 35 minutes from the dorm to the University

Dorm Life (Videos)

What I gained from the international dormitory option

What I gained from the option of living alone

Soshigaya International House Facility Introduction

Arrupe International Residence Facility Introduction

Please refer to Web Piloti for detailed information.

Soshigaya International House Arrupe International Residence Edagawa Men’s Dormitory

Characteristics of Sophia dormitories

Sophia Dormitories are more than just places to live. They are educational dormitories that support students’ personal growth. Through daily dormitory life, residents respect one another and learn from diverse perspectives, growing together as a community.

Sophia dormitories Events: At Sophia Dormitories, residents take the lead in organizing a variety of events, including welcome events and other student-led activities. In addition, the dormitories offer exchange events held in collaboration with the local community, as well as study tours exclusively for residents.　Through a wide range of programs designed to meet the diverse needs and different stages of student life, Sophia Dormitories support a rich and fulfilling dormitory experience.

Living Group System: At Sophia Dormitories, Living Groups are formed as basic community units to help residents learn from one another and grow through shared daily life in a diverse environment.　Each Living Group is assigned a Living Group Leader (LGL), who supports the dormitory community by assisting new residents and organizing exchange events and other activities.

Sophia Dormitory Study Tour: At Sophia Dormitories, the educational program “Sophia Dormitory Study Tour” offers students opportunities to step beyond the campus and deepen their learning through hands-on experiences together with fellow residents. The program is open to all residents of Sophia Dormitories.

Please refer to Web Piloti for detailed information.

Web Piloti

Application to Sophia Dormitories

Sophia Dormitories accept new residents twice a year, for the Spring and Autumn intake periods. Each dormitory allocates places for both Japanese and international students, creating an environment where students from diverse backgrounds can live together.　

Admission to Sophia Dormitories is determined through a screening process, and not all applicants may be admitted.　Applicants are therefore encouraged to consider multiple housing options at the same time, such as designated dormitories, recommended dormitories, or general student apartments.

Application Information Frequently Asked Questions

Designated dormitories, recommended dormitory

Designated dormitories and recommended dormitories are owned and operated by student housing management companies and other private organizations. Sophia University introduces four designated dormitories—Higashi Nakano Dorm, Kasai International House, Student Hall Luxlass, and classy BASE Ryogoku—as well as one recommended dormitory, Lestonnac Izumi Kan.　Each operating company is responsible for the application process and daily life support for residents. Designated dormitories accept only Sophia University students, while recommended dormitories are open to students from other universities as well.

General Information for designated dormitories, recommended dormitory

	Designated dormitory				Recommended dormitory
Dormitory Name	Higashi Nakano Dorm	Kasai International House	Student Hall Luxlass	classy BASE Ryogoku	Lestonnac Izumi Kan
Resident Type	Female only	Female only	Male and Female	Male and Female	Female only
Rooms	79 rooms	38 rooms	76 rooms	99 rooms	27 rooms
Meals	Meal plan (Optional)	Self-catering	Meal plan Provided	Meal plan (Optional)	Meal plan Provided
Shared Facilities	Dining room, laundry room, theater room, copy machine etc.	Dining room, public bath, private showers, laundry room, kitchen, etc.	Security camera, cafeteria, delivery locker, etc.	Dining room, kitchen, security camera, delivery lockers, etc.	Cafeteria, lounge, laundry room, etc.
Access	2-6-9 Higashi Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 7 minutes by foot from Higashi Nakano Station (JR Sobu Line) or Nakano Sakaue Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)	8-15-14 Naka Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 9 minutes by foot from Kasai Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)	27-16 Daikyocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 7 minutes by foot from Shinanomachi Station (JR Sobu Line)	3-1 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 7 to 9 minutes by foot from Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line / Toei Oedo Line) 9 minutes by foot from Morishita Station (Toei Shinjuku Line)	2-41-23 Izumi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 15 minutes by foot from Honancho Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)

Please refer to Web Piloti for detailed information.

Web Piloti

Support for Finding Housing by Sophia Campus Support

Sophia Campus Support (SCS) Co., Ltd., a business company of the Sophia School Corporation, supports students in their housing search. In coordination with the academic calendar, SCS offers services such as housing consultation sessions to assist students in finding suitable accommodation.　Please feel free to consult SCS about any questions or concerns related to housing.

If you can speak Japanese, please confirm here for information regarding support on finding accommodation.

If you cannot speak Japanese, please confirm here for information regarding affiliated real estate agencies having services provided in foreign languages.