Established in 1872 as modern Japan's first national institute of higher education, which started as the Normal School, later renamed Tokyo Higher Normal School, the first teachers' college in Japan....
Founded 1876 as school, became Sapporo Agricultural College 1876. Became part of Tohuku Imperial University in Sendai 1907-1918. Renamed Hokkaido University 1947. Acquired present status of National University Corporation Hokkaido...
Founded 1913 as College, recognized as University 1928. Graduate School added 1951. The University is a private Institution directed by the Society of Jesus. Financed from tuition and service fees,...
Founded 1887 as 'Tetsugaku-kan' (Academy of Philosophy). Became University and acquired present title 1906. Campuses are located in downtown Tokyo (main campus) and its vicinity (3 other campuses). It is...
Founded 1858 as private School to teach Dutch; became private University 1890. Graduate divisions opened 1906. School of Medicine founded 1917 followed by the opening of University Hospital 1920; Faculty...
Founded 1874 by Bishop Channing Moore Williams of the Episcopal Church of the USA. Acquired University status 1883. Administration taken over by the Japanese 1920. Reorganized and became co-educational 1949....
