Doshisha University
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About Doshisha University
According to Wikipedia, Doshisha University, also referred to as Dodai, is a private university in Kyoto City, Japan. Doshisha University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan today, with particularly strong influence in the Kansai region, and is considered one of the most selective private universities in Japan. The acceptance rate for the 40,924 applicants for the 2014 academic year was 35.6%, with acceptance rate in some departments under 15%. In 2013, the university was ranked fourth among Japanese private universities for "schools to which parents wish to send their child", following Waseda University, Keio University, Meiji University and eleventh for "hidden prestigious schools that you know", following Waseda University, Keio University, Meiji University and so on. Doshisha University has the highest deviation value as a private university in the Kansai region.
What Is Doshisha University Known For?
Doshisha University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Education
- Political Science
- Communications
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- History
- Law
- Engineering
- Medical
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
Doshisha University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Doshisha 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
Doshisha University ranks #268 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Doshisha University ranks #462 worldwide for influence in Education.
Doshisha University ranks #367 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Doshisha University ranks #397 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Doshisha University ranks #625 worldwide for influence in Business.
Doshisha University ranks #261 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Doshisha University ranks #315 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Doshisha University ranks #407 worldwide for influence in History.
Doshisha University ranks #549 worldwide for influence in Law.
Doshisha University ranks #1110 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Doshisha University ranks #975 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Doshisha University ranks #665 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Doshisha University ranks #793 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Doshisha University ranks #915 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Doshisha University ranks #682 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Doshisha University ranks #1727 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Doshisha University ranks #882 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Doshisha University ranks #1083 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Doshisha University ranks #535 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesDoshisha University ranks #793 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Doshisha University ranks #1091 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Doshisha University ranks #1714 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Doshisha University ranks #1749 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesDoshisha University ranks #4447 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Doshisha University's Most Influential Alumni?
Doshisha University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Economics, and Literature. Here are some of Doshisha University's most famous alumni:
- Gunpei Yokoi
- A Japanese game designer .
- Sen Sōshitsu XV
- A Tea master.
- Yasuzo Shimizu
- A Japanese pastor and teacher .
- Jeong Ji-yong
- A Korean poet.
- Naoki Monna
- A Japanese sociologist.
- Tasuku Harada
- A President of Doshisha University, 1907-1919.
- Mitsunori Miki
- A Japanese scientist.
- Kazuhiro Tatsumi
- A Japanese archaeologist, history scholar and museum curator.
- Shigeharu Mukai
- A Japanese jazz trombone player, composer, arranger, visiting professor .
- Yoshio Okahata
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- Ibuka Kajinosuke
- A Japanese educator and christian minister.
- Kiichi Miyake
- A Japanese Botanist .
