History
The history of Hosei University begins in 1880 (year 13 of the Meiji era) when the non-governmental lawyers Kanamaru Magane, Ito Osamu, and Satta Masakuni established the Tokyo Hogakusha at 19 Kita Koga Machi, Surugadai, Tokyo. In 1880, a penal code and criminal procedure law which were forerunners of modern Japanese.
Education
The basic aim of an education grounded in freedom and Progress and of research approached in a pioneering spirit is the creation of a sustainable global community.
Academic research needs a “pioneering spirit.” Japanese research is no longer a purely domestic undertaking. Japanese researchers cultivate links with institutions and individuals around the world as they address problems of global scope.
Hosei University aims to equip its students to live their lives as free citizens in any part of the world. An environment conducive to active learning is vital for this purpose, and Hosei University will do everything in its power to create such an educational environment.Research
Ohara Institute for Social Research
Research Center of Ion Beam Technology
The Research Center for Computing and Multimedia Studies
Institute of Okinawan Studies
Sports Research Center
Boissonade Institute of Modern Law and Politics
The Nogami Memorial Noh Theater Research Institute
Japan Statistics Research Institute
Institute of Comparative Economic Studies
The Research Institute for Innovation Management
Center for Regional Research
Research Center for International Japanese Studies
Research Center for Micro-Nano Technology
Laboratory of Regional Design with Ecology
Institute for Sustainability Research
Career
A total of 1029 international students from more than 35 countries study in the 15 faculties and 20 graduate courses of Hosei University (based on research in May 2018). Hosei University Career Center provides job-search guidance before students start job-search activities and allows all international students to take the Business Japanese Proficiency Test free of charge because the test scores are often regarded as very important criteria for international students’ employment in Japan.
Hosei University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #974 Ranking
- 750 Academic Staff
- 30,662 Students
- 920 Students (int'l)
- 11,652 Students (female)
Hosei University Overview
Hosei University Scholarships
Hosei University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Hosei University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
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Hosei University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 26.7% Japan
Top 54.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
974
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 974 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Hosei University also possesses the following off campus facilities which can be used for student seminar activities and extracurricular activities.
Fuji Seminar House -Nestled in the primeval forest of Aoki ga Hara at the base of Mt. Fuji on a 1,100 meter height volcanic plateau, Fuji Seminar House has a total floor space of 2,200m2, 5 large and small sized seminar rooms, and 29 western and Japanese style room accommodations, including barrier free rooms.
Hakuba Lodge -A 3 story steel reinforced welfare facility located in Hakuba village in Nagano prefecture. The front exterior was designed in a motif based on the Hosei University emblem,the lodge can house up to 42 people at once.
Housing services
The university offers an international student advisor program to provide international students with advice and assistance for their studies and daily life. Professors from each undergraduate faculty serve as international student advisors whom international students should feel free to consult with.
Library services
The establishment of Hosei University Library dates back to the late nineteenth century and the time of Hosei University’s precursor, the Tokyo School of Japanese-French Law. Since that time the library has expanded and developed in step with the university and its collection now exceeds 1,700,000 volumes.
ICT services
Hosei University constructed one of the leading advanced information networks amongst private universities in 1997 using high speed and stable technologies. The Ichigaya, Koganei and Tama campuses are tied together with gigabit class, dedicated fiber optic cables with the comprehensive information center at the core. Each campus is also equipped with wireless LAN hotspots.
Medical services
Each campus has its own health clinic which carries out periodic health exams once per year. The clinics also regularly carry out health consultations and guidance, as well as illness prevention, early detection and treatment activities.
Campus life
Hosei University has 3 campuses at Ichigaya, Tama and Koganei all of which are located within Tokyo. Whether as a place for study, a place for annual university/club/circle activities, a place for interacting with friends or a place for building your future career, having your base of activities for 4 years be located in Tokyo is advantageous in a number of ways.
Ichigaya Campus The campus is located within easy reach of Narita and Haneda Airports
Tama Campus - Between Hachioji and Machida, Hosei Universityfs newest campus boasts its most modern educational and athletic facilities.
Koganei Campus - The campus is situated between Tama and Ichigaya, and could be considered as the center of the Musashino area.
Sports facilities
Clubs and groups are an important part of campus life. There are more than 200 clubs recognized by the University, and among them, the baseball club, rugby club, and American football club are very competitive. Also many of our cultural clubs have a long history and tradition. Besides these recognized clubs, many other academic cultural, and sports clubs and organizations are involved in activities across faculties and campuses.
Student clubs
There are more than 200 clubs recognized by the University, and among them, the baseball club, rugby club, and American football club are very competitive. Also many of our cultural clubs have a long history and tradition. Besides these recognized clubs, many other academic cultural, and sports clubs and organizations are involved in activities across faculties and campuses.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Hosei University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Tokyo City
Hosei University Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 10 reviews
- 5 Star 5 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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