Keio University

Private university in Tokyo, Japan

Keio University is one of the oldest universities in Japan. It started in Tokyo in 1858 as a school for Western studies.

Keio University
慶應義塾大学
MottoCalamus gladio fortior
Motto in English
The pen is mightier than the sword
TypePrivate Research Coeducational Higher education institution
Established1858
FounderFukuzawa Yukichi
Academic affiliations
Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
Council on Business & Society
Washington University in St. Louis
McDonnell International Scholars Academy[1]
EndowmentN/A
PresidentProf. Akira Haseyama
Academic staff
full time 2,604[2]
Students33,825[3]
Undergraduates28,931[3]
Postgraduates4,894[3]
1,234[3][4]
Other students
789[2]
Location,
Tokyo
,
Japan
CampusUrban
Athletics39 varsity teams
ColorsBlue   and   Red
NicknameUnicorns, etc.
Websitewww.keio.ac.jp (engl.)

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