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Keio University is a private educational corporation and includes affiliated Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools established under the Private School Establishment Law of Japan. It also includes a high school located in New York. The President is the chief executive officer of the Keio Gijuku educational corporation.

In accordance with the University Articles of Incorporation, the President is the executive head of the Keio Gijuku educational corporation as well as the head of the University. The President is elected by ballot by selected members within Keio University and other relevant members outside Keio University appointed by the election committee. The term of the President is four years, though reappointment is permitted when reelected under the aforesaid voting system.