*As of October 2024, the university is not accepting applications for Sophia-Arrupe International Residence due to facility conditions. For the time being, we are not accepting visitors. If applications reopen in the future, an announcement will be made on our website. We apologize to those considering Sophia-Arrupe International Residence for Spring 2025. Please also refer to our other information on housing search support.

A shared unit dormitory where you can experience multicultural exchange in everyday life

“Sophia-Arrupe International Residence” is derived from Fr. Arrupe Pedro, who was the twenty-eighth Superior General of the Society of Jesus (SJ) and clarified the principles of “Jesuit Ignatian-Education”, which sets educational policy of Jesuit schools. This philosophy and our school motto, “For Others, With Others” are derived from his vision and proposal.

Feature & Concept

Sophia-Arrupe International Residence allows for all students with different origin, culture and religion living in one residence and learning the diversity by. They are encouraged to grow in the environment of multi-culture and multi-language, gaining a sense of internationality and diversity. The residence holds various kinds of educational programs for residents to participate to achieve the Mission & Vision below.

Mission

Sophia-Arrupe International Residence is a place that aims to bring up persons of global competency based on the educational principles of Christian Humanism and, guided by Sophia University’s vision: “Sophia – Bringing the World Together.”

Vision

1. Freedom and Responsibility
Residents have the freedom to create any educational opportunity in accordance with the Mission and are responsible to maintain the order of residence.
2. Coexistence through understanding ‘the other’
Residents are expected to accept others’ characteristics and diversity, and respect the attitude to live together.
3. Self-development as Global Agent
Residents are expected to acquire a sense of global leadership by making own effort and insight toward solving social issues the humanity faces.

Living Group

We have a community system in the dormitory called “Living Group” and every member is assigned to one of 26 Living Groups when moving in. One living group consists of 7 members. Every member is required to join the activity of Living Group and the exchange even beyond the Groups. Living Group is a basic community for the residents to appreciate the given riches and to collaborate in diversity.
There is one Living Group Leader (LGL) in each group. LGLs represent the residents and work with Center for Student Affairs as partner to build better dormitory. In collaboration with the Center for Student Affairs, LGL should facilitate activities of Living Group to practice the vision and mission of the dormitory as well as carrying out of various activities.

Regulations and living guide

The following are the rules and regulations, living guide of the dormitory.

*Please check the contents carefully before applying.

*Please check the contents carefully before applying.

Residence Period

The maximum residence period is 2 years. Residence period may be extended if approved by the Director of Center for Student Affairs.

Facilities and room layout

Room: 180 rooms (approximately 9m²) *separate men’s areas and women’s areas
Furnishings: storage furniture; a desk; a desk lamp; Wi-Fi router; a chair; a bed; an air-conditioner; a curtain; mirror, closet.
Shared facilities in each unit: kitchens; shower rooms; toilet; sinks

Shared house style with 7 residents constituting one unit. In addition, large living rooms called “common living” are located on each floor for multiple units. Open ceiling space allows students on the different floors to communicate.
Internet fee in the room are included in dormitory fees. Wi-Fi is available also in shared areas.
The manager and staff are available during office hours. No meal service provided.

Sophia-Arrupe International Residence Pamphlet

This pamphlet is created by the 2020 Living Group Leaders.
From facility introductions to resident’s interviews, this pamphlet is filled with the fascination of Sophia-Arrupe International Residence.

Dormitory fees

Dormitory fees for FY2024 and FY2025

*Dormitory fees are subject to change each year.

Entrance Fee(Once when moving-in; No refund)　　 95,000 yen
Monthly Fee (Utility costs (heat, light and water expenses and internet fees) included)　　95,000 yen
*The monthly fee for the month of moving-in and moving-out will be as follows.

Overview

Location: 33-7, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku city, Tokyo
Maximum Capacity: 180 rooms *separate men’s areas and women’s areas
Structure: RC 9 storey
Completion: April 2019
Transportation: JR Chuo line
(One minute by walk to Shinanomachi station; Ten minutes to Sophia University Yotsuya Campus)
Facilities: multipurpose area, courtyard, study rooms (two), theater room, beverage vending machine, prayer room, sports studio, terrace, laundry rooms with coin-operated washers and dryers; storage, desk, desk lamp, chair, bed, an air-conditioner, curtain, mirror, closet (970*1950*200(mm)); kitchens, shower rooms, toilet, sinks.

Application Information

As of October 2024, the university is not accepting applications for Sophia-Arrupe International Residence due to facility conditions. For the time being, we are not accepting visitors. If applications reopen in the future, an announcement will be made on our website. We apologize to those considering Sophia-Arrupe International Residence for Spring 2025. Please also refer to our other information on housing search support.