06international network built since our The extensive founding is one of Sophia University’s greatest assets. Study abroad opportunities extend throughout the world.As of February 1, 2024Approximately 17%, or 96 full-time faculty members, are from overseas, fostering a global perspective through a rich cross-cultural education. The closeness of teachers and students is another charm of our university. The ratio of undergraduate students per faculty member is one of the best among private universities here in Japan.Nearly 90% of students take courses o■ered by other faculties and departments throughout their four years at Sophia University, expanding their horizons beyond their own studies.As of May 1, 2023As of 2019Students at Sophia enjoy extensive opportunities for study abroad, including long-term and short-term programs, study tours, and overseas internships. In addition, our quarter system, which divides the spring and fall semesters into two halves to correspond to the academic calendar of overseas universities, enabling more students to study abroad or take a leave of absence on a quarter-by-quarter basis. This provides an environment that facilitates students’ wish to study abroad.More than 70% of courses are taught in small classes of 40 students or less. In addition, 987 courses, or 17% of all courses, are taught exclusively in a foreign language. Not only the humanities, but also social sciences and science and engineering can be studied in a foreign language.Twenty-two languages, including English, are available for study. Our diverse curriculum is designed to facilitate learning more than one language, and many of our students learn three or more languages.As of 2019As of 2022As of 2023countriesuniversitiesExtensive InternationalAcademic NetworkPercentage of courses attended by students from other faculties and departmentsNumber of overseas partner institutionsNumber of our faculty membersNumber of course subjectsNumber of students studying abroadLanguages taughtinApproximately one in six faculty members is a foreign nationalExpanding the World on One Campus1 out of 12 students take on the challenge of studying abroadA Small Class Size Enhances Learning and ExpertiseExtensive Education in Languages and Linguistics4038384.2%5591,0065,35622
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