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The Educational Ideals of Sophia University Based on Christian principles of education, Sophia University attests to the four-hundred-year-old interest of the Jesuit Order in Japan. Its aim is to prepare men and women coming from different countries to recognize in the different cultural traditions of the world the fundamental unity of the human race and to work for the concrete achievement of that unity. The roots of the university go back to 1549, when St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, landed in Kagoshima with the hope of starting a Catholic university which would introduce Western culture to Japan. In 1908, nearly 360 years later, three members of the Society of Jesus－the German Father Joseph Dahlmann, the French Father Henri Boucher, and th
The Sophia University Scholarships 2026–27 in Japan provide funded opportunities for international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programs at Sophia University. The scholarships aim to support academically excellent students from around the world who face financial difficulties in pursuing higher education abroad. Awards help cover tuition fees and educational expenses for newly admitted or transfer students in English-taught programs for the 2026 academic year.
Applicants must:
Be international students applying for English-taught programs at Sophia University (Spring or Autumn 2026 intake).
Be newly admitted or transfer students.
Demonstrate excellent academic performance.
Show financial need.
Have Sophia University as their first-choice institution.
Applications are completed online through Sophia University’s portal.Required documents include:
Online application form
Short CV/Resume
Personal statement
Two reference letters
Plan of study or research proposal
Scanned copies of degree certificates and transcripts
Application steps:
Select a study program and apply for admission.
Submit the scholarship application along with admission materials.
Applications accepted only for one round per year.
Submit all required documents before April 8, 2026.
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