Graduate Program, PhD History

Utilizing its accumulated knowledge of a broad range of subjects, the University supports the studies of its students at Yotsuya Campus in the heart of Tokyo. Sophia University comprises 9 faculties for undergraduate students. 

• Faculty of Theology: The only Catholic-oriented theology faculty in Japan, the faculty holds a special place at Sophia, as the university itself was founded on the ideals of Christian education
• Faculty of Humanities: 7 departments in philosophy, history, literature, and journalism are offered under this faculty
• Faculty of Human Sciences: Faculty focuses on the core idea of "the dignity of individuals," offering programs to cover theoletical as well as practical approaches to policy management, human care, and human science.
• Faculty of Law: 3 departments under this faculty look at law from different perspectives; application of law in Japan, application of law in international contexts, and in the specialized studies in environmental law
• Faculty of Economics: Department of Economics and the Department of Management cover large areas of studies in economic, commerce, and marketing, preparing students for the today's business world.
• Faculty of Foreign Studies: The Faculty takes a multi-dimentional approach to the rich and diversified world, aiming not only to produce students strong in languages, but the individuals who can use the languages as tools for better understanding of the world
• Faculty of Global Studies: The faculty aims to foster competent individuals well equipped with knowledge and skills as "global professionals" who can contribute to the globalized world.
• Faculty of Liberal Arts : Formerly known as Faculty of Comparative Culture, the faculty offers American-style liberal arts education with programs in social sciences, humanities, international business, and the Japanese language and studies taught in English.
• Faculty of Science and Technology : Science and technology programs at Sophia aims to prepare students to tackle the complex problems facing us today, not only through the studies of science, but also by integrating the studies of the humanities and science.

• Master's Program in Theology
• Doctoral Program in Systematic Theology
• Master's Program in Death and Life Studies
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Philosophy
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in History
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Japanese Literature
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in English and American Literature
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in German Literature
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in French Literature
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Journalism
• Master’s(Doctoral) Program in Cultural Interaction
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Education (Program in English is available)
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Psychology
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Sociology
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Social Services
• Master’s Program in Nursing
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Law
• Juris Doctor Program (Law School)
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Economics
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Management
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Linguistics (TESOL program is available in English)
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in International Relations
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Area Studies
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Global Studies (Courses are taught in English)　
• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Science and Technology

---Mechanical Engineering

---Electrical and Electronics Engineering

---Applied Chemistry

---Chemistry

---Mathematics

---Physics

---Biological Science

---Information Science

---Green Science and Engineering (Courses are taught in English)

• Master's (Doctoral) Program in Global Environmental Studies (Program in English is available)