# Tokyo Metropolitan University

> former university in Tokyo, Japan (1949-2011)

**Wikidata**: [Q17220103](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17220103)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tokyo-metropolitan-university-q17220103

## Summary
Tokyo Metropolitan University was a public university in Japan that operated from 1949 until its dissolution on March 31, 2011. Located first in Meguro and later in Hachiōji-shi, the university was replaced by a new Tokyo metropolitan university in 2011.

## Key Facts
- Tokyo Metropolitan University was founded in 1949 and dissolved on March 31, 2011
- The university had two campus locations: Meguro (1949-1991) and Hachiōji-shi (1991-2011)
- Tokyo Metropolitan University was replaced by Tokyo metropolitan university on April 1, 2011
- The university had the identification code 1004 for Japanese universities and colleges
- It was known by several aliases including 都立大学 (Tōritsu Daigaku), 都立大 (Tōritsu Dai), and 都大 (Tōdai)
- Tokyo Metropolitan University had GND ID: 1049933-7 and VIAF ID: 6941148814314145330008
- The university had NDL authority ID: 00262743 and CINII research ID: 1140563741571821184

## FAQs
### Q: When was Tokyo Metropolitan University founded and dissolved?
A: Tokyo Metropolitan University was founded in 1949 and dissolved on March 31, 2011, after operating for 62 years.

### Q: Where was Tokyo Metropolitan University located?
A: The university was located in two places: first in Meguro from 1949 to 1991, then in Hachiōji-shi from 1991 until its dissolution in 2011.

### Q: What happened to Tokyo Metropolitan University after it was dissolved?
A: Tokyo Metropolitan University was replaced by Tokyo metropolitan university on April 1, 2011, following a reorganization process.

### Q: What was Tokyo Metropolitan University known by?
A: The university had several aliases including 都立大学 (Tōritsu Daigaku), 都立大 (Tōritsu Dai), 都大 (Tōdai), and the Korean name 도쿄 도립대학.

## Why It Matters
Tokyo Metropolitan University served as a significant public educational institution in Japan for over six decades, contributing to the development of higher education in Tokyo and surrounding regions. As a university established shortly after World War II, it played a role in Japan's educational reconstruction and expansion during the mid-20th century. The university's movement from Meguro to Hachiōji-shi reflected urban planning and development changes in the Tokyo metropolitan area over time. Its eventual transformation into the new Tokyo metropolitan university in 2011 represents an important restructuring of public higher education in Japan, optimizing resources and administrative efficiency. The institution's legacy continues through its successor and the educational infrastructure it established in Hachiōji.

## Notable For
- One of the oldest public universities in the Tokyo metropolitan area, operating for 62 years (1949-2011)
- Successfully transitioned from one major Tokyo location (Meguro) to another (Hachiōji-shi) during its existence
- Maintained consistent public university status throughout its operation
- Had a Korean-language alias (도쿄 도립대학), indicating its regional significance
- Maintained multiple institutional identifiers across various library and academic authority systems

## Body
### Historical Background
Tokyo Metropolitan University was established in 1949 as part of Japan's post-World War II educational reforms. The university operated continuously for 62 years before being dissolved on March 31, 2011. On April 1, 2011, it was replaced by a newly established Tokyo metropolitan university.

### Locations
The university had two primary campus locations during its existence:
- Meguro campus: Served as the main location from 1949 to 1991
- Hachiōji-shi campus: Became the primary location from 1991 until the university's dissolution in 2011

### Administrative Details
Tokyo Metropolitan University had several administrative identifiers:
- Japanese university identification code: 1004
- GND ID: 1049933-7
- VIAF ID: 6941148814314145330008
- NDL authority ID: 00262743
- CINII research ID: 1140563741571821184
- NACIS cat author ID: DA01638039

### Names and Aliases
The university was known by several names:
- English: Tokyo Metropolitan University
- Japanese: 東京都立大学 (Tōkyō Toritsu Daigaku)
- Abbreviations: 都立大学, 都立大, 都大
- Korean: 도쿄 도립대학 (Dokyo Torip Daehak)

### International Recognition
The university was recognized by several international library and academic authority systems:
- Library of Congress authority ID: n80056964
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007437991705171
- Maintained presence in Wikipedia with Japanese language coverage

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. CiNii Research
3. [Source](https://www.tmu.ac.jp/university/info/history.html)
4. [Source](https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/daigaku/toushin/04051301.htm)
5. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html)
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File