Hosei University
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About Hosei University
According to Wikipedia, Hosei University is a private university based in Tokyo, Japan. The university originated in a school of law, Tōkyō Hōgakusha , established in 1880, and the following year renamed Tōkyō Hōgakkō . This was from 1883 headed by Dr. Gustave Boissonade, and was heavily influenced by the French legal tradition. It merged in 1889 with a school of French studies, Tōkyō Futsugakkō , that had been founded three years earlier. It adopted the name Hosei University in 1903 and was recognized as a private university in 1920.
What Is Hosei University Known For?
Hosei University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Law
- Literature
- Political Science
- Education
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Economics
- Computer Science
- History
- Religious Studies
- Biology
- Sociology
- Medical
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
Hosei University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Hosei 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
Hosei University ranks #356 worldwide for influence in Business.
Hosei University ranks #238 worldwide for influence in Law.
Hosei University ranks #301 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Hosei University ranks #498 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Hosei University ranks #633 worldwide for influence in Education.
Hosei University ranks #497 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Hosei University ranks #492 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Hosei University ranks #424 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Hosei University ranks #754 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Hosei University ranks #378 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Hosei University ranks #570 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Hosei University ranks #532 worldwide for influence in History.
Hosei University ranks #478 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Hosei University ranks #995 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Hosei University ranks #353 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Hosei University ranks #2186 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Hosei University ranks #1041 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesHosei University ranks #1097 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Hosei University ranks #1231 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Hosei University ranks #1801 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Hosei University ranks #1628 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesHosei University ranks #1430 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesHosei University ranks #2546 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesHosei University ranks #5181 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Hosei University's Most Influential Alumni?
Hosei University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Literature, and Business. Here are some of Hosei University's most famous alumni:
- Zhou Zuoren
- A Chinese writer .
- Yoshihide Suga
- A Prime Minister of Japan from 2020 to 2021.
- Katsuhito Nakazato
- A Japanese photographer.
- Shu Fujisawa
- A Japanese writer.
- Sadayoshi Fukuda
- A Japanese philosopher.
- Sion Sono
- A Japanese filmmaker, author and poet .
- Eijun Kiyokumo
- A Japanese association football player and manager.
- Shunji Karube
- A Japanese sprinter, hurdler, coach.
- Hideki Maeda
- A Japanese association football player and manager.
- Hiroshi Ikushima
- A Japanese announcer and financial planner .
- Hiromi Uehara
- A Japanese-born jazz composer and pianist .
- Kairi Sane
- A Japanese professional wrestler and actress.
