# Tsuda University

> women's university, Kodaira, Tokyo

**Wikidata**: [Q1061981](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1061981)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuda_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tsuda-university

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## Summary  
Tsuda University is a private women's university located in Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1900 by Tsuda Umeko, it originally operated as Joshi Eigakujuku (Women's English School) before evolving into its current form. It is known for its focus on liberal arts and English education.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1900 by Tsuda Umeko.  
- **Location**: Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan (headquarters at 2-1-1 Tsuda, Kodaira, 187-8577).  
- **Type**: Private women's university.  
- **Student count**: 3,249 (as of May 2019).  
- **Former names**: Joshi Eigakujuku (1900–1933), Tsuda Juku Daigaku (1948–2017), renamed Tsuda University in 2017.  
- **Official language**: Japanese.  
- **Notable alias**: "Women's Todai" (女の東大).  
- **ROR ID**: 027mg2511.  
- **ISNI**: 0000000106848406.  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who founded Tsuda University?  
A: Tsuda University was founded in 1900 by Tsuda Umeko, a pioneering Japanese educator and advocate for women's higher education.  

### Q: Where is Tsuda University located?  
A: It is headquartered in Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan, with precise coordinates at 35.7219°N latitude and 139.466°E longitude.  

### Q: Is Tsuda University only for women?  
A: Yes, it is a women's university, often referred to colloquially as "Women's Todai" (the women's version of the University of Tokyo).  

## Why It Matters  
Tsuda University holds historical significance as one of Japan's earliest institutions dedicated to women's higher education. Founded during a period when women's access to education was limited, it played a pivotal role in advancing gender equality in academia. Its emphasis on English education and liberal arts has produced notable alumni who have contributed to fields like diplomacy, academia, and public service. The university's evolution from Joshi Eigakujuku to its current status reflects broader societal changes in Japan regarding women's roles.  

## Notable For  
- **Historical significance**: One of Japan's first women's universities, founded in 1900.  
- **Founder**: Established by Tsuda Umeko, a key figure in Japanese women's education.  
- **Reputation**: Often called "Women's Todai" for its academic rigor.  
- **Global recognition**: Listed in international databases like ROR (027mg2511) and GRID (grid.444162.1).  

## Body  
### History  
- **1900**: Founded as Joshi Eigakujuku (Women's English School).  
- **1933**: Renamed 津田英学塾 (Tsuda Eigakujuku).  
- **1943**: Became 津田塾専門学校 (Tsuda Juku Senmon Gakko).  
- **1948**: Reorganized as 津田塾大学 (Tsuda Juku Daigaku).  
- **2017**: Renamed Tsuda University.  

### Governance and Structure  
- **Type**: Private university.  
- **Language of instruction**: Japanese.  
- **Student body**: Exclusively female.  

### Campus and Location  
- **Address**: 2-1-1 Tsuda, Kodaira, Tokyo, 187-8577.  
- **Coordinates**: 35.7219°N, 139.466°E.  

### Academic Profile  
- **Focus**: Liberal arts and English education.  
- **Notable alumni**: Listed under "Category:Tsuda University alumni."  

### External Identifiers  
- **ISNI**: 0000000106848406.  
- **ROR**: 027mg2511.  
- **GRID**: grid.444162.1.  
- **NDL Authority ID**: 00307354.  

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## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. CiNii Research
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](http://www.tsuda.ac.jp)
5. [Source](https://www.tsuda.ac.jp/aboutus/outline/number.html)
6. GRID Release 2016-05-31
7. Quora
8. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
9. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph
10. HAL
11. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html)
12. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File