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1875

The history of Doshisha University began when its precursor Doshisha Academy was established in 1875.

Doshisha University was founded in 1875 as Doshisha English School by Protestant educator Niijima Jō (新島 襄, also known as Joseph Hardy Neesima), as a school to advance Christian education in Japan.

1882

He began preparing to establish Doshisha University in 1882.

1888

He decided to establish a private university and publicized “The Purpose of the Foundation of Doshisha University” in 1888.

1920

By 1920, Doshisha was granted university status and developed into a full-fledged university in the Anglo-American academic tradition.

1953

The first graduate degree programs were instituted in 1953.

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