Soka University Of America

The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.

Soka University of America is a private, nonprofit, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school located on 103 acres in Aliso Viejo, in south Orange County, California. Three miles from the coast, SUA is in the heart of Southern California’s abundance of cultural, educational, sporting, and adventure opportunities.

Designed to fully develop students for global citizenship, Soka University of America’s Daisaku Ikeda College offers an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum that draws upon the cultures and experiences of people from across the globe.

While pursuing a BA in liberal arts, students choose a concentration in Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

One Degree, Many Angles

Soka University offers an education that is both broad and deep, incorporating the outlook of many different cultures and modes of thought. We believe student involvement with interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives best prepares them for fulfilling and successful careers upon completing their undergraduate degree. Each student spends a semester studying abroad during their third year. “Creating Value” is the core of Soka's academic philosophy.