Nalanda

Nalanda University

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Central University in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India

About Nalanda University

According to Wikipedia, Nalanda University is a public central university located in Nalanda district's Rajgir in the state of Bihar, India. It is designated as an Institute of National Importance and excellence. The international university supported by 18 member countries was established by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2010. The decision to set up the university was endorsed at the second and fourth East Asia Summits. The President of India serves as Visitor to the university.

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What Is Nalanda University Known For?

Nalanda University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Nalanda University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Philosophy
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Logic
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Epistemology
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Mathematical Logic
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Religious Studies
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Buddhism
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Ministry
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Theology
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Political Science
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Government
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Public Policy
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Human Rights
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Logistics
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Electrical Engineering
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Metallurgy
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Economics
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Welfare Economics
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Social Choice Theory
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Keynesian Economics
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Informatics
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Education
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Secondary Education
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Primary Education
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Medical
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Public Health
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Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Ecology
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Biotechnology
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History
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Indian History
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Communications
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Linguistics
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Literature
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Etymology
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Philology
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Writing
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Law
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International Law
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Cosmology
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Anthropology
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Geometry
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Applied Mathematics
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Mineralogy
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Social Work
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Nursing
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Chemistry
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Geochemistry
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Sociology
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Ethnic Studies
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Criminal Justice
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Policing
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Cyber Security
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Who Are Nalanda University's Most Influential Alumni?

Nalanda University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Economics. Here are some of Nalanda University's most famous alumni:

Xuanzang
Xuanzang
A 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar.
Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna
A 3rd-century Indian Buddhist philosopher.
Asanga
Asanga
A 4th century Indian Mahayana Buddhist scholar.
Dignāga
Dignāga
An Indian logician.
Atiśa
Atiśa
An Indian Buddhist scholar.
Paramartha
An Indian philosopher.
Chandrakirti
Chandrakirti
An Indian philosopher.
Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa
Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa
An Indian philosopher.
Haribhadra
A 8th-century Indian Buddhist philosopher.
Gārgī Vāchaknavī
An Ancient Indian philosopher.
Jñanasrimitra
An Indian Buddhist philosopher of the epistemological tradition of Buddhist Philosophy.
Prashastapada
An Ancient Indian philosopher.

Who Are Nalanda University's Most Influential Faculty?