Komazawa University

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World University Rankings 2022
1001+
Impact Rankings 2023
201+
Japan University Rankings 2023
1-23-1Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 154-8525, Japan

About Komazawa University

Komazawa University is one of the oldest universities in Japan. Its history starts in 1592, when a seminary was established to be a center of learning for the young monks of the Soto sect, one of the two main Zen Buddhist traditions in Japan. As is proverbially said, in old bottles new wine should be put, so we always endeavor to maintain the highest standards in cultivating cultural and social sciences. We always aim to contribute to the nurturing of those who are to translate their intelligence and learning into the reform of society in accordance with developments in our ever-changing world. In other words, Komazawa University will make every effort to realize its purpose as a university by promoting intellectual advancement, while efficiently making use of the advantages of being located near the center of metropolitan Tokyo.

The university itself is comprised of seven faculties and 17 departments. Also for students who wish to pursue advanced studies, each department has a graduate school. There are also nine research institutes. There is a total of 14,000 students and the university is particularly strong in the arts. The university is located in Komazawa, Setagaya, which is well known as a University and residential area and is about 20 minutes from the center of Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world. The university is also next to the Tokyo Olympic Memorial Park, so the campus is very quiet and peaceful, surrounded by trees and other plant life. Students can work or read books between classes here so the campus environment is a very suitable place for university life.

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Key statistics

  • 17.1
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 1.8
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 14,219
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • ¥1,259
    Finance per Student (¥000s)
    (1)
  • n/a
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (2)
  • 39 : 61
    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 Komazawa University

  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Social sciences

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

    • Psychology
  • Law

    • Law
  • Arts & humanities

    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics