The University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, was founded in 1948 by The Society of the Sacred Heart in Japan. The university bases its educational principles on the spirit of Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat who founded the first Sacred Heart school in France in 1801. The goal of this educational philosophy is to learn from the Heart of Christ that unique love which he shows to each person.
 
   The university consists of a Faculty of Liberal Arts offering bachelor's degrees in undergraduate programs and a Graduate School of Arts offering both master's degrees and doctoral degrees. Undergraduate departments include: English Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature, History and Social Science, Philosophy, and Education. There are special courses for foreign students in Japanese Language and Culture.
 
   Through their studies, students are expected to obtain an international point of view and acquire a willingness to serve people and the world. Many alumnae are active participants in international society. Dr. Sadako Ogata, president of the International Cooperation Agency and former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a well-known graduate.
 
   Please come and see our excellent educational environment.

Heiji Teranaka, President