Kyoto Imperial University established
- When
- 1896–1897
- Where
- Kyoto
- Episodes
- 3
Kyoto Imperial University was established in Kyoto on June 18, 1897, as Japan's second university. The initiative was driven by Saionji Kinmochi, who proposed using war reparations from the First Sino-Japanese War to fund the institution. The university began operations with the College of Science and Engineering, utilizing buildings previously occupied by the Third Higher School.
Episodes
- Proposal for a Second University
Saionji Kinmochi proposed using war reparations from the First Sino-Japanese War to establish a second university in Kyoto.
- Initial Operations and Facilities
The university started using the buildings of the Third Higher School, which relocated to a new site.
- Official Establishment
Kyoto Imperial University was officially established on June 18, 1897, as the second university in Japan.
Background and detail
Background. The establishment of Kyoto Imperial University was proposed by Saionji Kinmochi, an aristocratic politician from a prominent kuge family in Kyoto. He suggested founding the nation's second university using war reparations from the First Sino-Japanese War. This plan was enacted in 1896, leading to the official establishment of the university in 1897.
Establishment. Kyoto Imperial University was established on June 18, 1897, as the second university in Japan. It started teaching with the College of Science and Engineering in its founding year. The university initially used the buildings of the Third Higher School, which moved to a new location across the street.
Imperial Universities. Following the founding of Kyoto Imperial University, the Imperial University in Tokyo was renamed Tokyo Imperial University. This renaming reflected the new status of Kyoto as the second Imperial University in the country, solidifying its position in the Japanese higher education system.
People involved
- Saionji Kinmochi · Proposer of the university's founding (new_person_candidate; identity unresolved)
Sources
- Kyoto University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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