In 2012, Sophia University’s Faculty of Science and Technology launched two English-medium programs—Green Science and Green Engineering—focused on the environment and sustainability. Since their establishment, these programs have offered education in science and technology with a focus on environmental and sustainability studies. Building on this foundation, Sophia University will establish the Department of Digital Green Technology in April 2027 to strengthen its English-medium science and technology education in response to growing global demand for sustainability and digital expertise.

The new department places data science and digital technologies at the core of its curriculum. The department also offers interdisciplinary education that integrates traditional fields of science and engineering—such as electrical and mechanical engineering—as well as biology and chemistry. Through this integrated approach, students will systematically examine the role of engineering in solving complex societal challenges. They will also study how digital technologies can accelerate sustainable transformation.

The curriculum is designed to cultivate the ability to apply data science across multiple domains, enabling students to develop innovative solutions beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. Students will acquire a strong foundation in data science and programming—essential skills in modern science—along with advanced digital transformation (DX) technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. Building on this digital foundation, they will study core subjects in electrical and mechanical engineering, biology, and chemistry that are critical to addressing environmental issues. They will then deepen their expertise through the exploration of cutting-edge Green Transformation (GX) technologies.

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The department aims to nurture individuals with passion, leadership, and technical competence to confront global challenges such as carbon neutrality, resource recycling, and biodiversity conservation. By integrating digital technologies with sustainability-oriented engineering approaches, students will be prepared to lead transformative change in a data-driven society.

The department maintains small class sizes to encourage close interaction between students and faculty, fostering active engagement and personalized academic guidance. Furthermore, as the campus is home to strong liberal arts programs, students can complement their scientific and technological studies with courses in the humanities and social sciences. This broader academic exposure enables them to approach environmental issues from a broader interdisciplinary and international perspectives.

Residence requirements refer to the amount of time a student must be enrolled in the university. To graduate, a student, in principle, must be enrolled for a total of four years (eight semesters). The time spent on leave of absence or suspension from the university will not be counted as part of the residence requirement. A student’s total period of residence at the university may not exceed eight years, excluding the period of time spent on leave of absence from the university.

The BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN DIGITAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY (Japanese Degree Title: 学士（工学）) is awarded to students who successfully complete the required number of credits according to the curriculum specified in the Bulletin of Information for the year in which they were admitted. The degree is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT).