First, the comparison of the founding time.
Kyoto University was founded in 1897, and Tokyo University was founded in 1877. The history of Tokyo University is longer than that of Kyoto University.
Second, the comparison of geographical location.
The headquarters of Kyoto University is located in Jingzuo District, Kyoto City. With more than 50 schools and a strong cultural and educational atmosphere, this area is an ideal place to observe the unique lifestyle of Kyoto people.
The headquarters of the University of Tokyo is located in bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. There are many public and private universities, middle schools and colleges here, and it is a cultural and educational area with a good reputation.
Third, the comparison of world rankings.
Kyoto University:
In 2022, QS ranked 33rd in the world universities and 2nd in Japan.
In 2022, Times Higher Education World University ranked 6 1, and Japan ranked second.
University of Tokyo:
In 2022, QS World University ranked 23rd, Japan 1.
In 2022, Times Higher Education World University ranked 35th, and Japan ranked 1.
Introduction to the University of Tokyo:
The University of Tokyo, referred to as Dongda for short, is a comprehensive national university headquartered in bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. It is a class A school of the Japanese Super International University program.
University of Tokyo 1877 was born. It was formed by the merger and reorganization of "Tokyo Kaicheng School" and "Tokyo Medical College" during the Meiji Restoration. At first, he managed four departments of science, science, literature and medicine and a pre-university school. It is the first national comprehensive university in Japan.
Japan Academic Research Forum, Designated National University, World Top Scientific Research Center Program, Outstanding Graduate School Program, Leading Graduate School Program, Strengthening Promotion of Research Universities, Japan Ocean Innovation Alliance, Nuclear Energy Talent Training Alliance, University Universe Engineering Alliance, International Association of East Asian Research Universities.