University of the Sacred Heart (Japan) facts for kids
University of the Sacred Heart
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| Motto | Ubi caritas, ibi Deus |
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| Type | Catholic Private |
| Established | 1916/1948 |
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Academic staff
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67 |
| Undergraduates | 2,000 |
| Postgraduates | 100 |
| Location |
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Japan
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| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Society of the Sacred Heart |
The University of the Sacred Heart (known as Seishin Joshi Daigaku in Japanese) is a special university just for women in Tokyo, Japan. It's a private school, meaning it's not run by the government. The university is located in an area called Hiroo in Shibuya.
This university was started a long time ago in 1916. It began as a special school by a group called the Society of the Sacred Heart. Later, in 1948, it became a full university. It's now one of the oldest universities for women in all of Japan!
What You Can Study
The University of the Sacred Heart has one main area of study called the Faculty of Liberal Arts. This faculty has different departments where students can learn about many interesting subjects.
Here are some of the main subjects you can study:
- English Language and Literature: Learn about English, books, and stories.
- Japanese Language and Literature: Study the Japanese language and its rich literature.
- History and Social Sciences: Explore the past and how societies work.
- Philosophy: Think about big questions about life and knowledge.
- Education: Learn how to become a teacher and help others learn.
After getting a first degree, students can also go to a special graduate school. Here, they can study even more deeply to earn master's degrees or doctorates in these same subjects.
Other Schools Connected to the University
The University of the Sacred Heart is part of a larger group of schools. These schools are also run by the Society of the Sacred Heart.
Two well-known schools connected to the university are:
- Sacred Heart School in Tokyo
- International School of the Sacred Heart
Famous People Who Went Here
Many amazing women have studied at the University of the Sacred Heart. They have gone on to do important things in different fields.
Some notable people who attended this university include:
- Eriko Yamatani: A well-known politician who works in the government.
- Makiko Fujino: Another politician who helps make decisions for the country.
- Empress Michiko: The former Empress of Japan, a very important figure.
- Sadako Ogata: A scholar who used to lead a big United Nations group helping refugees.
- Mariko Ōhara: A talented author who writes books.
- Ayako Sono: Another respected author.
- Ikumi Yoshimatsu: She won the Miss International beauty pageant in 2012. She was the first Japanese person to do this!
- Momoko Abe: She was crowned Miss Universe Japan in 2017.
