Learning through community life in a multicultural environment

Sophia University began operating Sophia Soshigaya International House in April 2012 as a dormitory consisting of residential areas (separate men’s areas and women’s areas) and the co-ed shared area. Residents have opportunities to meet people of different cultures and language backgrounds in the dormitory. In order to facilitate the personal growth of the international and Japanese students living together, SSIH has established a unique community system called “Living Group” since 2014. SSIH also has maintained the links with the local community to develop international understanding and cultural interaction.

Feature & Concept

The dormitory operates under its educational principles, which are expressed in the “Mission” and “Vision” as follows. The residents of the dormitory are expected to have strong motivation and active participation in exchange activities with other residents and the community, to help each other, and to abide by dormitory rules and regulations.

Mission

“For Others, With Others”
Sophia Soshigaya International House is a home that aims to bring up persons of global competency, guided by Sophia University’s vision: “Character Building through Christian Humanism” and “Sophia – Bringing the World Together”

Vision

Students who live in this dormitory may:
・Help each other, as a family with unity and responsibility
・Live together understanding and accepting all differences
・Become leading agents of creating the culture, atmosphere and order of the dormitory

Living Group

We have a community system in Soshigaya International House called “Living Group” and every member is assigned to one of 20 Living Groups when moving in. One living group consists of approximately 15 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 as well as 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 & Room Layout

Single room: 320 rooms (15. 08㎡)　*separate men’s areas and women’s areas
Furnishings: air-conditioner, refrigerator, toilet and washbasin, storage furniture, bed, desk, desk lamp; a chair, curtains, and Wi-Fi router
Shared facilities: kitchens, laundry rooms (coin-operated), and shower rooms

Internet fee in single room are included in dormitory fees. Wi-Fi is available also in shared areas of the main building.
Manager is on-site. No meal service provided.

*Japanese students can only apply for single rooms.
*Apart from single rooms, there is also family rooms. Basic information regarding family rooms can be found here. Please contact us to dorm-co@sophia.ac.jp to confirm the availability and application method to family rooms.

Dormitory fees

Dormitory fees for FY2024 and FY2025 (single room)

*Dormitory fees are subject to change each year.

Entrance fee (Once when moving-in; No refund)　　45,000円
Monthly fee (Utility costs (heat, light and water expenses and internet fees) included)　　45,000円
*The monthly fee for the month of moving-in and moving-out will be as follows.

Overview

Location: 4-24-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0065
Maximum Capacity: 320 single rooms *separate men’s areas and women’s areas
Structure: RC 5 storey
Completion: 1993 (Reformed in 2012)
Transportation: One hour to Yotsuya Campus; twenty minutes’ walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station on the Odakyu line or from Sengawa Station on the Keio line.
Facilities: lounge, auditorium, conference rooms, study room,library, multipurpose room, tatami room; music room; room for prayer, cafeteria (with beverage vending machines), big kitchen (next to cafeteria); tennis court, gymnasium, training room; kitchens, laundry rooms (with coin-operated washers and dryers), shower rooms.

Application Information

Dorm visits for applicants by reservation-only. Please contact the dorm office for reservation.
Soshigaya International House Office: 03-5384-1201; E-mail: dorm-soshigaya-ofc@sophia.ac.jp