Nalanda University
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Central University in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India
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.
Nalanda University's Online Degrees
What Is Nalanda University Known For?
Nalanda University is known for it's 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
Philosophy
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Logic
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Epistemology
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Mathematical Logic
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Religious Studies
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Buddhism
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Ministry
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Theology
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Political Science
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Government
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Public Policy
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Human Rights
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Logistics
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Electrical Engineering
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Metallurgy
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Economics
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Welfare Economics
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Social Choice Theory
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Keynesian Economics
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Artificial Intelligence
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Informatics
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Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Primary Education
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Medical
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Public Health
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Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Ecology
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Biotechnology
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History
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Economic History
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Indian History
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World History
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Communications
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Linguistics
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Literature
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Etymology
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Philology
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Writing
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Law
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International Law
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Cosmology
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Geometry
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Applied Mathematics
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Mineralogy
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Social Work
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Substance Abuse
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Chemistry
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Geochemistry
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Sociology
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Ethnic Studies
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Criminal Justice
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Policing
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Cyber Security
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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.
