University of Tokyo facts for kids
東京大学
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Latin: Universitas Tociensis | |
Former names
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Imperial University (1886–1897) Tokyo Imperial University (1897–1947) |
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Type | National |
Established | 1877 |
Academic affiliations
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IARU Association of Pacific Rim Universities Association of East Asian Research Universities Alliance for Global Sustainability Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities Washington University in St. Louis McDonnell International Scholars Academy |
President | Makoto Gonokami (五神真) |
Academic staff
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2,209 full-time 276 part-time (2017) |
Students | 28,253 (2017) |
Undergraduates | 14,002 |
Postgraduates | 14,251 |
5,771 | |
Other students
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804 research students |
Location |
Bunkyō
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Campus | Urban |
Colors | Light Blue |
The University of Tokyo (東京大学, Tōkyō daigaku), often called Tōdai (東大), is a famous university in Tokyo, Japan. It is known as one of the top universities in Asia and the world. Many important leaders and scientists have studied here.
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History of the University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo started in 1877. It was created by combining older government schools. These schools taught subjects like medicine and Western knowledge.
Over the years, its name changed a few times. In 1886, it became the Imperial University (帝國大學, Teikoku daigaku). Later, in 1897, it was renamed Tokyo Imperial University (東京帝國大學, Tōkyō teikoku daigaku). After World War II ended, the university went back to its original name: the University of Tokyo.
What the University Teaches
The University of Tokyo has many different schools and programs. It has 10 faculties for students studying for their first degree (undergraduate students). It also has 15 graduate schools for students who want to continue their studies after their first degree.
Faculties and Colleges
These are some of the main schools for undergraduate students:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- College & Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Faculty & Graduate School of Economics
- Faculty & Graduate School of Education
- Faculty & Graduate School of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of & Graduate School Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of & Graduate School Science
Graduate Schools
These schools offer advanced degrees after a student finishes their first degree:
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
- Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies
- Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
- Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
Research Institutes
The University of Tokyo also has special places where scientists and researchers work. They study many different topics.
Non-Scientific Institutes
- Institute of Oriental Culture
- Institute of Social Science
Scientific Institutes
- Institute of Medical Science
- Earthquake Research Institute
- Institute of Industrial Science
- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
- Institute for Cosmic Ray Research
- Institute for Solid State Physics
- Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute
- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many important people have graduated from the University of Tokyo.
National Leaders
Several people who became the Prime Minister of Japan (the head of the government) studied at the University of Tokyo.
- Reijirō Wakatsuki
- Osachi Hamaguchi
- Kōki Hirota
- Kiichirō Hiranuma
- Kijūrō Shidehara
- Shigeru Yoshida
- Tetsu Katayama
- Hitoshi Ashida
- Ichirō Hatoyama
- Nobusuke Kishi
- Eisaku Satō
- Takeo Fukuda
- Yasuhiro Nakasone
- Kiichi Miyazawa
- Yukio Hatoyama
Nobel Prize Winners
Seven people who studied at the University of Tokyo have won the Nobel Prize. The Nobel Prize is a very important award given to people who have made amazing discoveries or contributions to the world.
- Yasunari Kawabata, Literature, 1968
- Leo Esaki, Physics, 1973
- Eisaku Satō, Peace, 1974
- Kenzaburō Ōe, Literature, 1994
- Masatoshi Koshiba, Physics, 2002
- Yoichiro Nambu, Physics, 2008
- Ei-ichi Negishi, Chemistry, 2010
Other Notable Graduates
Other famous graduates include Masao Iri, Masatake Mori, Masaaki Sugihara, and Toshio Irie.
Related pages
- University of Tokyo Press
- List of national universities in Japan
- Earthquake engineering
- Tansei
- Kyoto University
Images for kids
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Yasunari Kawabata, Nobel Prize in Literature, 1968
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Leo Esaki, Nobel Prize in Physics, 1973
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Eisaku Satō, Nobel Peace Prize, 1974
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Kenzaburō Ōe, Nobel Prize in Literature, 1994
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Masatoshi Koshiba, Nobel Prize in Physics, 2002
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Yoichiro Nambu, Nobel Prize in Physics, 2008
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Ei-ichi Negishi, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2010
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Takaaki Kajita, Nobel Prize in Physics, 2015
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Yoshinori Ohsumi, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2016
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Tadatoshi Akiba, mathematician
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Kiyoshi Itō, mathematician
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Tosio Kato, mathematician
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Hantaro Nagaoka, physicist
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Yoji Totsuka, physicist
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Katsusaburō Yamagiwa, pathologist
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Kitasaburō Kitasato, physician and bacteriologist
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Kikunae Ikeda, chemist
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Teiji Takagi, mathematician
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Charles Dickinson West, mechanical engineer
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Umetaro Suzuki, chemist
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Kōsaku Yosida, mathematician