Keio University

University

Keio University is one of Japan’s most prestigious universities. Founded in 1858, the university has a rich history of academic excellence, with its founder Yukichi Fukuzawa, believing it was vital to modernize Japan’s education for future leaders.

With 6 major campuses, 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate schools, over 33,800 students, and more than 410,000 alumni, Keio University is famed for its humanities and social sciences research, and for its hospital providing advanced medical care.

Keio University ranked 213rd worldwide, placing it in the top 14.1% of the 1,504 institutions evaluated, 10th in Japan according to QS World University Rankings 2027.