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Keio University

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world rank  246

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Overview

Founded in 1858, the Keio University (Keio Gijuku Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Fujisawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Keio University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Keio University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 166-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Keio University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Keio University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Keio University's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Keio University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Keio University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 慶應義塾大学
Name (English) Keio Gijuku Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1858
Motto Calamvs gladio fortior
The pen is mightier than the sword
Colours Blue and red
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University Location

Address 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku
Tokyo
108-8345 Tokyo
Japan
Keio University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Keio University Phone Number +81 (3) 5427 1554
Keio University Fax Number +81 (3) 5427 7640
Other locations Fujisawa

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Keio University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Keio University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Keio University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Keio University.

Keio University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Keio University's admission information.

Keio University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Keio University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Keio University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Keio University's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Keio University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Keio University has more than 2600 international students.

Keio University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Keio University.

Keio University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Keio University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Keio University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Keio University's Control Type Control Type

Keio University is a private higher education institution.


Keio University's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Keio University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Keio University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Keio University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Keio University's main facilities:


Keio University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Keio University's Library


Keio University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Keio University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Keio University's main services:


Keio University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Keio University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Keio University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Keio University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Keio University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Keio University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Keio University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Keio University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Keio University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Keio University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Keio University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Keio University's Facebook page Keio University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Keio University's X (formerly Twitter) page Keio University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Keio University's YouTube channel Keio University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Keio University's Instagram page Keio University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Keio University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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