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About
Sophia University is a private Jesuit research university in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1913 by the Jesuits, it was granted university status in 1928, becoming the first Catholic university in Japan. Sophia University has 12,080 undergraduate students and 1,357 postgraduate students. The university has 9 undergraduate faculties and 10 graduate schools, with over 13,900 students in total.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 951 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,016
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 352 | 62.9 | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sophia University?
Sophia University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 1501+.
When was Sophia University founded?
Sophia University was founded in 1913.
What are the top subjects at Sophia University?
Top subjects at Sophia University include: Linguistics, Modern Languages, Politics, Arts & Humanities, Physical Sciences.
Where is Sophia University located?
Sophia University is located in Tokyo, Japan.