Nihon University
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Private, higher education institution in Japan
About Nihon University
According to Wikipedia, , abbreviated as , is a private research university in Japan. Its predecessor, Nihon Law School , was founded by Yamada Akiyoshi, the Minister of Justice, in 1889. It is one of Japan's leading private universities. The university's name is derived from the Japanese word "Nihon" meaning Japan. Nihon University now has "16 colleges and 87 departments, 20 postgraduate schools, 1 junior college which is composed of 5 departments, 1 correspondence division, 32 research institutes and 3 hospitals." The number of students exceeds 70,000 and is the largest in Japan.
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What Is Nihon University Known For?
Nihon University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Business
- Literature
- Education
- Political Science
- Communications
- Law
- Medical
- Computer Science
- Biology
- History
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Physics
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
Nihon University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Engineering
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Architecture
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Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Business
#285
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Management
#266
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Finance
#415
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International Business
#73
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Literature
#239
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Writing
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Mythology
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Etymology
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Education
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Higher Education
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Special Education
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Secondary Education
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Political Science
#327
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Government
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Human Rights
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Asian Studies
#163
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Communications
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Journalism
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Graphic Design
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Rhetoric
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Law
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Jurisprudence
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International Law
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Criminal Law
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Medical
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Dentistry
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Surgery
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Mental Health
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Computer Science
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Database
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Artificial Intelligence
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Object Oriented Programming
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Neuroscience
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Physiology
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History
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Environmental History
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World History
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Ancient History
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Complexity Theory
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Probability Theory
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Economics
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Agricultural Economics
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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#709
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Particle Physics
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Religious Studies
#392
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#420
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Ministry
#235
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Buddhism
#75
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#75
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Theology
#1845
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#1868
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Philosophy
#577
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#637
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Ethics
#640
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#646
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Aesthetics
#330
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Metaphysics
#325
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#332
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Chemistry
#459
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Organic Chemistry
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#430
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Computational Chemistry
#473
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Earth Sciences
#375
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#395
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Geography
#164
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Environmental Science
#248
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Volcanology
#118
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Psychology
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#707
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Counseling
#209
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Psychoanalysis
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Sociology
#1648
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Urban Studies
#313
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Gender Studies
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Sexology
#236
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Criminal Justice
#1526
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Cyber Security
#405
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Law Enforcement
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Policing
#822
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Anthropology
#1620
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Archeology
#1134
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Ethnography
#1428
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Who Are Nihon University's Most Influential Alumni?
Nihon University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Social Work, and Literature. Here are some of Nihon University's most famous alumni:
- Kenzō Tange
- A Japanese architect .
- Ian Buruma
- A Dutch writer and academic.
- Yu Suzuki
- A Japanese video game designer.
- Ichirō Ozawa
- A Japanese politician.
- Akio Mori
- A Japanese physiologist, sports scientist and writer.
- Takayuki Ohira
- A Japanese engineer.
- Tetsuya Mizuguchi
- A Japanese video game designer.
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- A Japanese film director.
- Yutaka Takanashi
- A Japanese photographer.
- Lee Ufan
- A Contemporary artist and sculptor.
- Masao Miyamoto
- A Japanese psychiatrist.
- Kundō Koyama
- A Japanese writer.
Who Are Nihon University's Most Influential Faculty?
Nihon University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Social Work, and Literature. Here are some of Nihon University's most famous alumni:
