Meiji University (abbreviated as "Meiji" or "Meiji") is a famous private university located in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1881. The school is famous for its excellent educational quality and wide range of research fields, especially in law, political science, economics, business, literature, sociology and other fields. The following is a detailed introduction to Meiji University:

Overview

Establishment time: 1881

Nature: Private university

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and has multiple campuses, including the Chiba campus in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, and the Katayanagi campus in Adachi-ku, Tokyo.

Number of students: About 40,000 (including undergraduates and postgraduates)

Educational philosophy

Meiji University adheres to the educational philosophy of "self-reliance, cooperation, and creation" and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and international exchanges.

Departments and Faculties

Meiji University has the following departments and disciplines:

Faculty of Law: Law

Faculty of Political Science and Economics: Political Science, Economics

Faculty of Commerce: Commerce

Faculty of Literature: Literature, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Culture

Faculty of Sociology: Social Studies, Social Welfare, Social Information

Faculty of Foreign Languages: English, French, German, Chinese, Korean

Faculty of International Japanese Studies: International Japanese Studies

Faculty of Mathematics: Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Faculty of Policy Studies: Policy Studies

Faculty of Information and Communication: Information and Communication

Faculty of Science and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Pharmacy: Pharmacy

Faculty of Life Sciences: Life Sciences

Faculty of Psychology: Psychology

Graduate School

Graduate School of Law : Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Political Economy: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Commerce: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Literature: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Sociology: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Foreign Languages: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of International Japanese Studies: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Integrated Mathematical Sciences: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Policy Studies: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Information and Communication: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Integrated Science and Engineering: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Life Sciences: Master's and PhD courses

Graduate School of Psychology: Master's and PhD courses

Features

Historical Background: Meiji University was founded by Matsuda Seikei in 1881 and was originally named "Meiji Law School". The school came into being during the Meiji Restoration and aims to cultivate talents needed by the country and society.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with more than 200 universities in more than 40 countries around the world, providing abundant overseas exchange opportunities and encouraging students to expand their international perspectives.

Research Strength: Meiji University has strong research strength in many disciplines, especially in law, politics, economics, business, literature, sociology, etc. The school has many research institutions, such as the International Institute of Japanese Studies and the Institute of Sociology.

Campus Environment: The Surugadai Campus is located in the center of Tokyo, with convenient transportation and many cultural and commercial facilities around it, providing students with a rich learning and living environment.

Employment Rate: Meiji University graduates have a high employment rate, especially in the fields of law, politics, economics, and business. According to the statistics of Toyo Economics in 2023, Meiji University's employment rate in famous companies ranks among the top universities in Japan.

Ranking

Meiji University enjoys a high reputation among private universities in Japan, especially in the Kanto region. According to different ranking agencies, its ranking in the country varies, but it is generally at the forefront.

Fees

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for private universities in Japan vary depending on the department and subject. Generally, undergraduate tuition fees are about 1 million to 1.5 million yen/year (for reference only, please refer to the latest official information for specific fees).

Other expenses: including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc., which may vary according to individual circumstances.

Campus facilities

Library: With a rich collection of books and electronic resources, it provides students with a good learning environment.

Sports facilities: including gymnasiums, swimming pools, athletic fields, etc., to meet students' physical exercise needs.

Student dormitories: Provide a variety of dormitories, including single rooms, double rooms, etc., suitable for students with different needs.

Research facilities: The school is equipped with advanced laboratories and research centers to support various scientific research activities.

Contact information

Address: 1-1 Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8355

Tel: +81-3-5286-7011