Hitotsubashi University (一橋大学, Hitotsubashi daigaku?) is a national university specialised in the social sciences in Tokyo, Japan. The University has campuses in Kunitachi, Kodaira, and Kanda.
Hitotsubashi is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It is ranked 25th in the world in 2011 by École des Mines de Paris, and is one of the highest ranked national universities that is not one of the National Seven Universities.
Hitotsubashi has strong relationships with overseas universities. There are about 590 international students and 450 researchers from abroad under academic exchange agreements with 83 universities and research institutions, including University of Chicago, the University of Oxford and the University of California.
The university's symbol is inspired by Mercury, Greek mythology's god of commerce.
Read more about Hitotsubashi University: History, Faculties and Graduate Schools, Research Institutes and Centers, Academic Exchange Agreements Overseas, Academic Rankings, Notable Faculty, Famous Alumni
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