Campus Overview

At Gakushuin University, students from 6 faculties, 20 departments, and the graduate schools learn together on the lush greenery of the Mejiro and Toyama campuses in the heart of Tokyo. The environment where exchanges that go beyond fields of study and academic years vigorously take place, offers a full range of innovative possibilities.

By utilising the advantages of location, the University is able to offer East Japan's largest credit transfer system (f-Campus). This allows students to take subjects of interest from lectures at four, nearby universities. This environment encourages student interaction with other universities by studying beyond institutional boundaries, thereby deepening learning from a broader perspective.

① West Building No.1【Tangible cultural property】

This building was modelled after Britain’s prestigious Eton College in 1930. Since then, the interior has been renovated and is now used for language classes and seminars.

② West Building No.2

This building houses a moot court, video classrooms, the University Health Centre, a gym, and shower rooms. There is a bookshop on the ground floor.

③ Gym (West Building No.2)

This facility is open to all students and faculty who have completed the beginner orientation. Resident instructors are always available to provide support, ensuring even new users can use the space with confidence.

④ West Building No.5

This building is a busy student hub featuring student halls, large classrooms, and a shop. Additionally, there are offices on the upper floors.

⑤ South Building No.1【Tangible cultural property】

This building was built in 1972 to house special science classrooms. It was formerly used as the research building for the Faculty of Science, and it is now used for classes and seminars by all faculty.

⑥ South Building No.2 

This building is the central hub for the Faculty of International Social Sciences. It features training and self-study rooms equipped with PCs. In the ISS English Language Self-study Room, students can use PCs, webcams, and headphones for English conversation lessons.

⑦ South Building No.5 (Computer Centre)

This building is the central hub for information sciences and data sciences. It also functions as the organisation that manages the university’s IT environment, such as networks, multimedia educational equipment, and information services.

⑧ South Building No.7 

This building is the central hub for the Faculty of Science. It features laboratories on every level from the lower ground floor to eighth floor, and is used for both undergraduate and postgraduate research.

⑨ East Building No.1

The Learning Hub, which opened in April 2023, houses the University Library, the Learning Support Centre, and the International Centre. It offers an open space that features a dining area.

⑩ University Library

There are nearly 20 libraries at Mejiro Campus, including the University Library, the Law and Economics Library, and the Faculty of Science Library, spanning every department and affiliated research institute, with a total collection of approximately 2.02 million books.

⑪ East Building No.2 

This is the Joint Research Building for the Faculty of Law and Economics, located at the centre of the Mejiro Campus. It houses training and self-study rooms on the ground and first floors, and the Law and Economics Library occupies the second to sixth floors.

⑫  Central Education and Research Building

This building is the central hub for education and research for all students at Gakushuin University. It houses the Student Service Centre, which consists of the Educational Affairs Division, the Student Affairs Division, and the Student Counselling Office, as well as the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Centre, the School of Law, and the International Conference Hall.

⑬ Foreign Language Teaching and Research Centre (Central Education and Research Building)

This facility provides foreign language classes and lectures, as well as online foreign language learning systems. Students can enjoy studying languages using a variety of DVDs and CDs in the Foreign Language Self-study Room.

⑭ North Building No.1

This building houses classrooms, the Department of Education Office, the Centre for Sports and Health Sciences, and the Research Institute for Oriental Cultures.

⑮ Centre for Sports and Health Sciences (North Building No.1)

This Centre manages the rental and maintenance of sports facilities, supports extracurricular activities, and provides gym inductions, public seminars, and guest lectures.

⑯ North Building No.2 

This building is the central hub for the Faculty of Letters. It houses research rooms, archives, and departmental reading rooms on every level from the first to eighth floors.

⑰ 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall, Gakushuin 

Ceremonies such as entrance and graduation, as well as guest lectures, concerts, and other events, are held here.

⑱ Hojin Kaikan

This building houses a canteen, a convenience store, a lounge, and a shop. The canteen serves as a social hub for student interaction. Additionally, the shop offers Gakushuin University-branded merchandise.

⑲ Reimei Kaikan

This building is the central hub for extracurricular activities, housing conference rooms and a darkroom.

⑳ Fujimi Kaikan

Like Reimei Kaikan, this building is the central hub for extracurricular activities, housing a variety of facilities including halls, Japanese-style rooms, meeting rooms, a dojo, an atelier, and an archery range.

㉑  KASUMI KAIKAN MEMORIAL GAKUSHUIN MUSEUM

This building, a former university library designed by Kunio Maekawa, has been fully renovated. The ground floor houses a ‘Special Exhibition Room’ for temporary events and a ‘Permanent Exhibition Room’ showcasing Gakushuin’s history. The first floor features training rooms and an exhibition space for students in the curatorial course.

① Building No.1

This research building houses faculty offices, department offices, and graduate student research rooms.

② Building No.2

This building has spacious multipurpose halls and classrooms with multimedia facilities. There is a bookstore on the ground floor.

③ Building No.3

This student center has three floors and one basement level. Inside, there is a tea room, a lounge, a student cafeteria, and meeting rooms.

④ Building No.4

This historic brick building dates back to the late Meiji period and was originally used as barracks for the Imperial Guard Cavalry Regiment. Seismic retrofitting of the building was completed in August 2023. It now houses faculty offices and student counseling rooms.

⑤ Building No.5

It is mainly used for classes that involve experiments and cooking.

⑥ Building No.6

This gymnasium has a high ceiling and a spacious interior. It is used for classes such as Sports and Health Science.

Ground Floor: Changing rooms, Sports and Health Science preparation room
First Floor: Gym floor, stage, and broadcasting room

Facilities include:

• 2 basketball courts
• 2 volleyball courts
• 6 badminton courts
• 1 practice handball court

⑦ Building No.7

This building has an AV hall and CALL classrooms and serves as a center for language education of the faculty.

⑧ The Faculty of Intercultural Studies Library

This library holds a collection of about 230,000 books, including many materials on Japanese and world cultures such as clothing, architecture, and food. While it offers a quiet and comfortable study environment, it also features areas for collaborative learning, including individual booths and a learning square.

⑨ Students' Club House Building

About 30 student clubs and circles use this facility for their activities.