noun
highest educational institution; top school
Often refers to a prestigious university, especially the University of Tokyo, but can be used for any institution considered the pinnacle in its field.
東京大学は日本の最高学府と見なされている。
The University of Tokyo is regarded as Japan's highest educational institution.
名門校 refers to a prestigious school with a long history, while 最高学府 emphasizes being the top or highest-level institution.
Compound of 最高 (highest) and 学府 (educational institution). 学府 is a somewhat formal term for a school or academy.