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
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private
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very large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | Keio University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 慶應義塾大学 |
| Name (English) | Keio Gijuku Daigaku |
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| 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 |
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+81 (3) 5427 1554 |
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+81 (3) 5427 7640 |
| Other locations | Fujisawa |
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Social Media
Introduction
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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.
Keio University's Facebook page
Keio University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Keio University's YouTube channel
Keio University's Instagram page
Keio University's main LinkedIn profile
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