Soka University of America is a liberal arts college institution in Aliso Viejo, established in 1987. Soka University of America is a private liberal arts college in Aliso Viejo, California, founded in 1987 by Daisaku Ikeda. It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with five concentration options and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change. Known for its small classes, mandatory study abroad, and highly international student body, SUA emphasizes global citizenship, peace, and human rights.