Overview
Established in 1971, the Soka University (Soka Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Hachioji (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Soka University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Soka University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Soka University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Profile
| Name (English) | Soka Daigaku  |
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| Name | Soka Daigaku |
| Name (Non Latin) | 創価大学 |
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| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | Be philosophers of a renaissance of lifeBe world citizens in solidarity for peaceBe the pioneers of |
| Colours | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Roaring Lion |
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+81 (426) 91 9300 |
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