Keio University

801–1000th
World University Rankings 2023
101–200th
Impact Rankings 2023
12th
Japan University Rankings 2023
2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8345, Japan

About Keio University

Keio University is considered to be Japan’s oldest private university, founded in 1858 by the author and educator Yukichi Fukuzawa.

In his book, An Encouragement of Learning, Fukuzawa emphasised the importance of freedom, human rights and equality. Through it, he attempted to break free from the Confucian approach to education prevalent at the time by introducing a way of learning known as Jitsugaku  – or empirical science – an educational philosophy that continues to play an integral role at Keio to this day.

The symbol of Keio University is the Pen Mark, which was first used as an emblem by students in 1885 and is thought by some to have taken its inspiration from the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword”.

Today, the university plays host to more than 33,000 students and 2,250 academic staff at six main campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa, along with five other campuses that have a specific research or academic purpose. It offers a comprehensive range of study programmes at 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate schools and 30 research centres.

Many students are attracted by Keio’s international outlook: 14 of its degree programmes are taught entirely in English. Meanwhile its Japanese Language Programme supports specialist knowledge of the country and its culture.

Keio’s extensive library – one of the largest in Japan, with 175,000 works – holds a collection of rare books, including the first volume of Shinsen Tsukuba shū, written in the 15th century. It also houses a collection of rare western texts, including the only Gutenberg Bible in Asia, some of which are available to view in a digital gallery.

Its list of alumni includes three former prime ministers and two astronauts.

 

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Key statistics

  • 32,952
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • ¥3,247
    Finance per Student (¥000s)
    (1)
  • 8.3
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 10.0
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 37 : 63
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (2)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2023 Japan University Rankings and (2) 2023 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Keio University

  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Engineering & technology

    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Social sciences

    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Sociology
    • Geography
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Law

    • Law
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Education

    • Education
  • Psychology

    • Psychology