Toyo University facts for kids
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| Motto | Protection of Country and Love of Truth (護國愛理) The basis of all learning lies in philosophy (諸学の基礎は哲学にあり) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1887 (135 years ago) |
| President | Etsuko Yaguchi |
| Students | 31,640 |
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Bunkyo
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Tokyo
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Japan
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| Campus | Two urban, three suburban, and one satellite campuses |
| Colors | Navy |
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Toyo University (東洋大学, Tōyō Daigaku) is a private university located mainly in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. A private university means it's not run by the government. It has several other campuses in the Kanto region, including Asaka, Kawagoe, Itakura, and Akabane.
This university is a big place for learning! It has many different schools and departments. Over 30,000 students study here, learning about lots of interesting subjects.
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History of Toyo University
Toyo University started a long time ago in 1887. It was first called the Private School of Philosophy (Shiritsu Tetsugakukan (私立哲学館)). A person named Enryo Inoue founded it at a temple called Rinsho-in. He believed that philosophy – which is about thinking deeply about life and knowledge – was not taught enough in Japanese schools back then.
In 1906, the school moved to its current main location, the Hakusan Campus. That's when its name changed to Toyo University. The school's motto was "Protection of Country and Love of Truth" ((護國愛理)).
At first, students could study philosophy, religion, ethics, education, Japanese, and classical Chinese. Over the years, the university grew a lot. In 1949, it added many new areas of study, like Literature, Economics, Law, Sociology, Engineering, and Business Administration. Later, in 1997, more faculties like Regional Development Studies and Life Sciences were added. The university also opened a law school in 2004 and a special research center for Bio-Nano Electronics in 2003.
University Campuses
Toyo University has several campuses where students can study. Each campus often focuses on different subjects.
- Hakusan Campus (in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
- Akabane Campus (in Kita-ku, Tokyo)
- Asaka Campus (in Asaka-shi, Saitama)
- Kawagoe Campus (in Kawagoe-shi, Saitama)
- Itakura Campus (in Itakura-machi, Gunma)
- Otemachi Satellite Campus (in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Sports Center (in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo)
- Bangkok Office (at Chulalongkorn University)
What You Can Study
Toyo University offers many different subjects for students to learn. These are organized into different "faculties" and "departments."
Studies at Hakusan Campus
The Hakusan Campus is where you can find many arts and social science subjects:
- Faculty of Letters: Here you can study things like Philosophy, Japanese Literature, English and American Literature, History, and Education. You can also learn about International Culture and Communication.
- Faculty of Economics: This is where you learn about how money, goods, and services work in the world.
- Faculty of Business Administration: If you're interested in how businesses run, marketing, or money management, this is the place.
- Faculty of Law: For those who want to learn about laws and how they affect society and business.
- Faculty of Sociology: This faculty explores how people live together in groups, looking at things like media, communication, and social psychology.
- Faculty of Global and Regional Studies: Here, you can learn about global innovation and how different regions develop.
- Faculty of International Tourism Management: This faculty focuses on the exciting world of tourism and travel around the globe.
Studies at Akabane Campus
The Akabane Campus focuses on technology, health, and social design:
- Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design: This is for students interested in how information and technology connect to create new ideas.
- Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences: Here, you can study health, sports, and even nutritional sciences.
- Faculty of Design for Welfare Society: This faculty looks at how to design better social welfare systems, child studies, and human environments.
Studies at Kawagoe Campus
The Kawagoe Campus is home to science and engineering:
- Faculty of Science and Engineering: This faculty covers many exciting fields like Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Communications Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Architecture.
- Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts: Here, students combine information science with creative arts.
Studies at Asaka Campus
The Asaka Campus is where you'll find life sciences and food studies:
- Faculty of Life Sciences: This faculty explores the science of living things, including Biomedical Engineering and Biological Resources.
- Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences: For those interested in food, nutrition, and how food systems work.
University Rankings
Toyo University is recognized as one of the top universities in Japan. For example, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed it among the top 73 universities in Japan in 2022. It also ranks well among universities in Asia and worldwide.
Partner Universities
Toyo University works with many other universities around the world. These partnerships allow students to have international experiences and learn from different cultures. Some of the countries where Toyo University has partners include:
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- United States
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Uzbekistan
Schools Connected to Toyo University
Toyo University also has several schools for younger students that are connected to it:
- Toyo University Himeji Junior and Senior High School
- Toyo University Ushiku Junior and Senior High School
- Toyo University Keihoku Junior and Senior High School
- Keihoku Kindergarten
