Chuo University
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About Chuo University
According to Wikipedia, Chuo University, commonly referred to as Chuo or Chu-Dai, is a private research university in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1885 as Igirisu Hōritsu Gakkō , Chuo is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the country. The university operates four campuses in Tokyo: the largest in Hachiōji , one in Bunkyō , and two others in Shinjuku . Chuo is organized into six faculties, ten graduate schools, and nine research institutes. There are also four affiliated high schools and two affiliated junior high schools.
What Is Chuo University Known For?
Chuo University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Law
- Communications
- Economics
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Education
- Engineering
- Literature
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- History
- Medical
- Biology
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
Chuo University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Chuo University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Chuo University ranks #302 worldwide for influence in Business.
Chuo University ranks #177 worldwide for influence in Law.
Chuo University ranks #270 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Chuo University ranks #144 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Chuo University ranks #366 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Chuo University ranks #334 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Chuo University ranks #702 worldwide for influence in Education.
Chuo University ranks #618 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Chuo University ranks #520 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Chuo University ranks #532 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Chuo University ranks #609 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Chuo University ranks #747 worldwide for influence in History.
Chuo University ranks #1284 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Chuo University ranks #1274 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Chuo University ranks #335 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Chuo University ranks #683 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Chuo University ranks #1120 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Chuo University ranks #823 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Chuo University ranks #995 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Chuo University ranks #1640 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Chuo University ranks #1141 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Chuo University ranks #1818 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesChuo University ranks #1355 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Chuo University ranks #2226 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Chuo University's Most Influential Alumni?
Chuo University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Economics, Law, and Communications. Here are some of Chuo University's most famous alumni:
- Makoto Shinkai
- A Japanese anime director.
- Tadahiko Fukuhara
- A Japanese lawyer.
- Hachiro Sugimoto
- A Japanese chemist.
- Kaoru Hasuike
- A North Korean abductee.
- Glenn Hook
- A British academic, Japan specialist.
- Yasushi Akimoto
- A Japanese producer, lyricist.
- Chen Wangdao
- A Chinese scholar.
- Kazuo Koike
- A Japanese manga artist .
- Isao Okano
- A Japanese judoka.
- Motoko Katakura
- A Japanese university teacher .
- Kazushi Sakuraba
- A Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler.
- Yoshiaki Ishizawa
- A Japanese historian.
