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Merger of Precursor Institutions
- When
- 1877
- Where
- Pre-westernization era institutions
The university was created through the merger of pre-westernization era institutions, including the Tenmongata and the Shōheizaka Institute.
The Tenmongata was founded in 1684. The Shōheizaka Institute was also a direct precursor. These institutions were consolidated to form the University of Tokyo, which was recognized as the nation's first modern university.
Sources
- University of Tokyo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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