The University of Tokyo

Established in 1877, the University of Tokyo was ranked the 34th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017. Home to 10 faculties, spread across five campuses, the university is particularly well-regarded for a wide range of subjects. It’s considered to be in the top ten universities in the world for the following subjects, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017: modern languages, mechanical, aeronautical & manufacturing engineering, anatomy & physiology, pharmacy & pharmacology, physics & astronomy, social policy & administration.