Kobe University
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About Kobe University
According to Wikipedia, Kobe University, also known in the Kansai region as Shindai, is a leading Japanese national university located in the foothills of Mount Rokkō in the city of Kobe in Hyōgo Prefecture. It was established in 1949, but the academic origins of Kobe University trace back to the establishment of Kobe Higher Commercial School in 1902, which was renamed as Kobe University of Commerce, and Kobe University of Economics. Kobe University is one of the oldest and largest national universities in Japan, as well as one of the highest ranking national universities in the country. It comprises 14 graduate schools and 11 undergraduate faculties, and holds about 16,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Overseas students accounted for 1,179 members of the student body as of 1 May 2021. It also has 3,102 staff members, including professors, associate professors and administrative officials.
What Is Kobe University Known For?
Kobe University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Economics
- Business
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Medical
- Education
- Engineering
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Law
- History
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Kobe University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Kobe 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
Kobe University ranks #117 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Kobe University ranks #326 worldwide for influence in Business.
Kobe University ranks #354 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Kobe University ranks #379 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Kobe University ranks #434 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Kobe University ranks #663 worldwide for influence in Education.
Kobe University ranks #720 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Kobe University ranks #685 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Kobe University ranks #497 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Kobe University ranks #577 worldwide for influence in Law.
Kobe University ranks #552 worldwide for influence in History.
Kobe University ranks #983 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Kobe University ranks #795 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Kobe University ranks #497 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Kobe University ranks #634 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Kobe University ranks #809 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Kobe University ranks #1095 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Kobe University ranks #568 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Kobe University ranks #134 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesKobe University ranks #375 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Kobe University ranks #507 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Kobe University ranks #1194 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Kobe University ranks #1962 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Kobe University ranks #4574 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Kobe University's Most Influential Alumni?
Kobe University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Economics, and Business. Here are some of Kobe University's most famous alumni:
- Shinya Yamanaka
- A Japanese doctor and medical scientist .
- Nobuo Okishio
- A Japanese economist.
- Shirley Kuo
- A Taiwanese politician.
- Haruko Wakita
- A Japanese historian.
- Susumu Ogawa
- A Japanese teacher.
- Hideyuki Saya
- A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0001-6610-1902.
- Sachiko Amari
- A Japanese American geochemist.
- Rampa Rattanarithikul
- A Thai entomologist.
- Akira Suzuki
- A Researcher .
- Hiroshi Abe
- A Japanese amateur astronomer.
Who Are Kobe University's Most Influential Faculty?
Kobe University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Economics, and Business. Here are some of Kobe University's most famous faculty:
