Master in 理工学専攻数学領域

Sophia University, located in the heart of Tokyo and founded in 1913, is an international-minded institution that blends rigorous academics with a cosmopolitan campus culture. Home to roughly 13,900 students, the university is known for strong programs across the humanities, social sciences, and business, and for offering learning that integrates global perspectives with local engagement in Japan's dynamic capital.

Educational programs emphasize critical thinking, language development, and cross-cultural exchange, with opportunities for study abroad, internships, and collaborative research. Faculty bring diverse international experience, and many courses are taught with an eye toward global issues and professional readiness. The urban location provides students convenient access to industry partners, cultural institutions, and internship placements across Tokyo.

Student life at Sophia balances academic intensity with vibrant clubs, volunteer initiatives, and support services tailored to international learners. Language assistance, orientation programming, and career counseling help international students adapt and pursue employment or graduate study. For students seeking a compact, globally focused university in one of the world’s largest cities, Sophia offers both academic depth and a gateway to professional and cultural opportunities in Japan.

Sophia University's master of science in mathematics is a two-year program that includes a curriculum focused on research and the application of mathematical principles. The program emphasizes the importance of not only studying and researching mathematics but also identifying and solving problems, and presenting findings. The program offers a master's degree in science, with the opportunity to earn a teaching license for middle and high school levels in mathematics and related subjects. The teaching staff includes professors such as 都築 正男, who specializes in integer theory and zeta functions, and 角皆 宏, known for his work in Galois theory and polynomial equations.