Nalanda University
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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.
What Is Nalanda University Known For?
Nalanda University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Political Science
- Business
- Engineering
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Education
- Medical
- Biology
- History
- Communications
- Literature
- Law
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
Nalanda University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Nalanda 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
Nalanda University ranks #667 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Nalanda University ranks #557 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Nalanda University ranks #1251 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Nalanda University ranks #2341 worldwide for influence in Business.
Nalanda University ranks #1834 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Nalanda University ranks #903 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Nalanda University ranks #1566 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Nalanda University ranks #4111 worldwide for influence in Education.
Nalanda University ranks #2246 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Nalanda University ranks #2163 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Nalanda University ranks #1765 worldwide for influence in History.
Nalanda University ranks #2666 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Nalanda University ranks #2252 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Nalanda University ranks #2884 worldwide for influence in Law.
Nalanda University ranks #2132 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Nalanda University ranks #1204 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesNalanda University ranks #3374 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Nalanda University ranks #2926 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Nalanda University ranks #1447 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Nalanda University ranks #4131 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesNalanda University ranks #4423 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Nalanda University ranks #3685 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Nalanda University ranks #5680 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
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
- A 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar.
- Nagarjuna
- A 3rd-century Indian Buddhist philosopher.
- Asanga
- A 4th century Indian Mahayana Buddhist scholar.
- Dignāga
- An Indian logician.
- Atiśa
- An Indian Buddhist scholar.
- Paramartha
- An Indian philosopher.
- Chandrakirti
- An Indian philosopher.
- 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.
