Tokyo Institute of Technology (official abbreviation Tokyo Tech) is a national research university located in Greater Tokyo Area, Japan. Tokyo Tech is the largest institution for higher education in Japan dedicated to science and technology, one of first five Designated National University and selected as a Top Type university of Top Global University Project by the Japanese government. It is generally considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in Japan.

The institution traces its roots back to 1881, when it was originally founded as the Tokyo Vocational School. The science- and technology-focused university is spread across three campuses – Ookayama, Suzukakedai and Tamachi. The Ookayama campus, Tokyo Tech's main location, is situated in the Meguro City area of Tokyo. Tokyo Tech is organized into 6 schools, including more than 40 faculties and research centers.

Tokyo Tech is the top national university for science and technology in Japan with a history spanning more than 130 years. Of the approximately 10,500 students at the Ookayama, Suzukakedai, and Tamachi Campuses, half are in their bachelor's degree program while the other half are in master's and doctoral degree programs. International students number 1,700. There are 1,200 faculty and 600 administrative and technical staff members.

In the 21st century, the role of science and technology universities has become increasingly important. Tokyo Tech continues to develop global leaders in the fields of science and technology, and contributes to the betterment of society through its research, focusing on solutions to global issues. The Institute's long-term goal is to become the world's leading science and technology university.

Tokyo Tech has been ranked 2nd among the Japanese universities according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. Tokyo Tech has also ranked 3rd among the best Japanese universities according to QS World University Rankings 2021. Alumni of Tokyo Tech enjoy their good success in Japanese industries. According to (Truly Strong Universities -TSU), the alumni's of Tokyo Tech has been acquiring the 1st employment rate within Japan.

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