Kyoto University, or KyotoU, is a public research university located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1897, it is one of the former Imperial Universities and the second oldest university in Japan.
| Motto | Japanese: 自由の学風 |
|---|---|
|
Motto in English
|
Freedom of academic culture |
| Type | Public (National) |
| Established | June 18, 1897 |
| Endowment | ¥ 316 billion (2.4 billion USD) |
| President | Nagahiro Minato |
|
Academic staff
|
3,480 (Teaching Staff) |
|
Administrative staff
|
3,978 (Total Staff) |
| Students | 22,615 |
| Undergraduates | 13,038 |
| Postgraduates | 9,308 |
| Location |
Kyoto
, Kyoto
, Japan
|
| Campus | Urban, 135 ha (333 acres) |
| Athletics | 48 varsity teams |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Nickname | Kyodai |
| Affiliations | Kansai Big Six, ASAIHL |
| Mascot | None |
| Website | www.kyoto-u.ac.jp |