Founded in 2020, Sofia University’s Global College serves as the university’s global education hub, expanding access to transformative and innovative higher education.
Committed to this mission, the College offers bilingual and cross-cultural degree programs in Chinese and Korean, with new programs in Vietnamese, Spanish, and other languages currently in development to reach learners worldwide.
Global College hosts a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. In addition to degree offerings, the College develops short-term study tours and customized training programs that connect students, educators, and organizations across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and beyond. These programs offer immersive learning experiences that blend seminars, campus visits, and cultural exploration to deepen global understanding and professional development.
Empowering International Learners, Rooted in Purpose
Through its lifelong learning framework, Global College supports students from admission through graduation and into continued professional growth. The College provides academic and administrative support, visa and study-life guidance, and ongoing alumni engagement through academic activities, networking events, and mentorship.
Global College operates with support from regional units, including the China Office, which manages local student services and partnerships. While regional operations are handled on-site, academic development and strategic oversight remain based at the university’s main campus in the United States.
Rooted in Sofia University’s transpersonal education philosophy, Global College integrates mind, body, and spirit into its teaching and learning approach. Its mission is to develop conscious, creative, and compassionate leaders who can make a meaningful impact on their communities and the wider world.
Degree Programs
Pursue a professional Concentration in Transformative Coaching, Creativity and Innovation, or Spiritual Psychology.
The program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and transpersonal perspective necessary to start or grow a career.
The new Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in Chinese program at Sofia University creates an opportunity for students in China to learn the art and science of becoming effective mental health providers.
An innovative approach to business education in partnership with Beijing Runzeyuan Education Technology Co., Ltd.
This program aims to train scholar-practitioners in transpersonal psychology with familiarity of the Chinese wisdom tradition.
Transpersonal Leadership is a program designed to include academic rigor, transpersonal leadership self-reflection and growth, and a global business lens.
Non-Degree / Short Term Programs
Certificates
- Certificate in Dream Studies in Chinese
Short term Study Tour Program
China & U.S. offers customized cultural and academic experiences designed to connect China and the United States through education and travel. For students, educators, or corporate groups from China, this program provides the opportunity to visit the U.S. for short-term study tours that combine lectures, campus experiences, and cultural exploration. Participants gain first-hand understanding of American higher education, psychology, and innovation culture while experiencing California’s vibrant community life.
Similarly, U.S.-based students can participate in short-term study visits to China, where they explore Chinese culture, engage with local universities, and build global awareness through immersive learning. Each program is tailored upon request, ensuring that duration, theme, and activities align with the visiting group’s interests, whether academic, professional, or cultural.
Short Term Professional Training Program
The Short-Term Immersive Professional Training Program offers a deeply engaging, experience-centered learning pathway for universities, organizations, and professional groups seeking focused academic and personal development. Rooted in Sofia University’s transpersonal and humanistic tradition, the program integrates immersive coursework, experiential practices, and guided reflection to foster both professional competence and inner growth.
Developed in close collaboration with partners and institutions, each program is custom-designed to align with the goals, background, and cultural context of the visiting cohort. Participants may engage in a tailored combination of faculty-led lectures, interactive workshops, skills-based training, reflective exercises, and applied learning experiences across areas such as transpersonal psychology, counseling foundations, leadership development, and integrative business practices.
What makes the program unique is its immersive, hands-on approach. Rather than passively receiving information, participants learn through direct experience, practicing skills, engaging in dialogue, exploring personal insight, and applying concepts in real-world or simulated contexts. The program encourages meaningful cross-cultural exchange and supports participants in connecting academic knowledge with personal and professional transformation.
By the end of the immersive training, participants will have expanded their understanding, strengthened practical skills, and developed integrative perspectives they can apply immediately in their academic, clinical, or organizational environments.
We See You. We Support You. We Walk With You.
At Sofia University’s Global College, we are dedicated to creating a lifelong learning community that connects, supports, and celebrates our students and alumni around the world.
Connection & Community
We link students and alumni to Sofia University’s official student portal and representative offices, ensuring direct communication with the university. Through lectures, alumni courses, and networking events, we cultivate a caring and connected community built on learning, support, and growth — celebrating every student’s success and lifelong journey.
Lifelong Learning Framework
Guided by UNESCO’s Five Pillars of Learning: Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, Learning to Be, and Learning to Serve. Global College is committed to supporting our students beyond graduation through five dimensions of development.
Academic & Administrative Support
Our Local Representative Office provides full administrative and academic service support, including: Learning platform registration. Student record management. Academic coordination and feedback collection. Certificate mailing and academic documentation. Student advisory and communication assistance.
Global Alumni Network
We foster a global alumni community that offers diverse online and in-person activities for students and graduates worldwide. Our goal is to provide ongoing academic engagement, networking, and personal development opportunities, empowering every Sofia student to thrive beyond graduation.
Study Life Support
For students overseas, we offer personalized study-life guidance, including: Visa application and interview assistance. Academic advising and career counseling. International study and life consultation.
Transformative Learning Experience
At Sofia University’s Global College, learning is both academic and personal. Rooted in transpersonal education, our programs foster self-awareness, creativity, and global understanding. Through experiential learning and cross-cultural collaboration, students grow as conscious leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact in the world.
