Hosei University
法政大学 | |
Hosei University Boissonade Tower | |
| Latin: Universitas Hosei | |
| Type | Private Research University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1880; 145 years ago |
| President | Diana Khor |
Academic staff | 746 |
| Undergraduates | 28,000 |
| Postgraduates | 2,007 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban and suburban |
| Member of | Tokyo 6 Universities |
| Colors | Orange and blue |
| Nickname | Hosei Orange |
Sporting affiliations | Tokyo Big6 Baseball League |
| Mascot | Ekopyon |
| Website | hosei.ac.jp |
Hosei University (法政大学, Hōsei Daigaku; lit. University of Law and Politics) formerly known as Tokyo University of Law (東京法学社, Tokyo Hogakusha) is a research university in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Hosei University and four other private universities in Tokyo are collectively known as MARCH.
The university is also a member of the Tokyo Big6 (東京六大学, Tokyo Roku Daigaku), which refers to six universities in Tokyo known for their historic rivalry in baseball. The Tokyo Big6 Baseball League was established in 1925. The league is known for players who go on to have careers in Japan's professional baseball leagues.
Hosei University is a member of the Top Global University Project (Top Type), funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in 2014. This program supports universities aiming to enhance their global competitiveness and internationalization.