The Graduate Program in Global Studies offers masters’ degrees in Global Studies, International Business and Development Studies, and Japanese Studies, and doctorates in Global Studies and Japanese Studies. All course work is in English. Founded in 2006, the GPGS represents Sophia University’s historic commitment to area studies, comparative cultural studies, and the study of the economic, social and cultural dimensions of globalization. Each of the degree areas offers a broad range of courses presenting the latest theories and methods and the opportunity to engage in original analysis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The GPGS is part of the Graduate School of Global Studies of Sophia University (GSGS).

The approximately thirty faculty members of the GPGS hold advanced degrees from leading universities around the world and actively pursue research and publication in their specializations. They represent many different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives. Every semester about fifteen M.A. students and a few Ph.D. students are admitted to the GPGS. The small size encourages close student-faculty interaction.