Introduction
Keio University was founded in 1858 during the Edo period. This was a time before Japan had begun to modernize, characterized by the strong prevailing influence of the nation’s feudal system. Keio’s founder, Yukichi Fukuzawa, was a proponent of modernizing both the nation's official systems and the mindset of its populace as a means for Japan to stand alongside and remain resolute in the face of Western powers. Over the course of its subsequent history, Keio University produced many of Japan’s leaders, a testament to this legacy. Today, the school has grown to encompass 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate schools, and approximately 33,000 students. Furthermore, Keio is a comprehensive university with research spanning from the humanities and social sciences to STEM, medicine, and nursing. Among its academic disciplines, the university is especially known for its programs in the humanities and social sciences, producing an impressive array of capable graduates. At the same time, Keio is known for its leading university hospital which enjoys significant renown in Japan for providing advanced medical care. Keio University has over 400,000 graduates and its alumni network is one of its most valuable assets. Their presence is felt on both the national and international stage and their contributions extend beyond the commercial industry to medical care, the legal system, education, science, politics, the arts, culture, and sports.
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