University Employment Rankings: Toyota and Fast Retailing Group

The Japanese business magazine Weekly Toyo Keizai regularly publishes the University Employment Ranking by Popular Companies, which highlights universities with the highest number of graduates entering major corporations. In this article, we focus specifically on universities whose graduates are most frequently employed at Toyota and the Fast Retailing Group, the parent company of UNIQLO.

Why These Rankings Matter

While university size must be considered when interpreting the results, a higher number of graduates joining these companies indicates stronger alumni networks. For students, this translates into more opportunities for *OB/OG visits during job-hunting, which can be a decisive advantage in securing employment.

*In Japan, OB/OG visits are an important part of the job-hunting process.
OB (Old Boys) and OG (Old Girls) refer to alumni of a university who are already working at a company.
Students arrange meetings with these alumni to ask about the company’s culture, work environment, and recruitment process.

How to Explore Universities

If you are interested in a particular university, it is highly recommended to:

• Attend open campus events to experience the atmosphere firsthand.
• Join online information sessions to learn about programs and career support.
• Contact the admissions office directly to ask questions and clarify details about the institution.

Conclusion

Employment rankings provide valuable insights into career pathways, but they should be used as one of several reference points. Prospective students are encouraged to combine ranking data with personal research, campus visits, and direct communication with universities to make well-informed decisions.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.

Note: The company-specific employment ranking data is based on each university’s announced employment situation for 2025.
Source: Daigaku Tsushin