Soka University Philippines Office

[Soka University Introduction] "Towards a global center of human education"

Faculty

Graduate School

English Medium Programs

 Toyo Keizai Top Global University Special Feature

The book, "The History of the Challenges and Future Prospects of a 'Top Global University' Selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology," includes the results of past efforts, future developments, and interviews with the Dean of Faculty of International Liberal Arts and international students studying at the university.

Academic Exchange

In order to develop and promote friendly exchanges with the Philippines, Soka University formally concluded an inter-university exchange agreement with the University of the Philippines in 1988, and has since increased the number of exchanges to nine universities. In total, the university has concluded academic exchange agreements with 246 universities in 66 countries and regions around the world (as of the end of June 2023), and is promoting student and faculty exchanges and research exchanges through exchange programs, double degree programs, short-term overseas training, and more.

Exchange school in the Philippines

University of the Philippines*, De La Salle University*, Angeles University, Rizal System University, Capitol University, University of the East*, Ateneo University*, University of Mindanao, Philippine Normal University

*Student exchange programs available

Symposiums, events, etc.

• February 2018
  1st "Ikeda Symposium: Towards sustainable and inclusive growth based on the values of peace"
• February 2019
  2nd Ikeda Symposium: Mainstreaming Youth Participation in Peace, Human Rights, and Environmental Protection

List of exchange schools

Philippines Office

University of the East - Soka University International Program Office
Address: Room 212, 2nd floor, UE-Tan Yan Kee Academic Building University of the East,
Caloocan campus 105 Samson Road, Caloocan City
Email address: SOKA_Philippines_office-gr☆soka-u.jp
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Soka University Campus

Soka University is located in Hachioji, a university town on the outskirts of Tokyo. The vast campus, which stands tall in the lush Tama Hills and covers an area of approximately 870,000 m2, is an ideal environment for nurturing human resources who can contribute to academics and society.

It is located 4km north from JR Hachioji Station, about 20 minutes by bus. It takes about 40 minutes from Shinjuku to Hachioji Station on the JR Chuo Line or Keio Line (private railway). It also takes about 45 minutes from Shin-Yokohama Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen on the JR Yokohama Line.