Toyo University
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About Toyo University
According to Wikipedia, is a university with several branches in Japan, including Hakusan, Asaka, Kawagoe, Itakura, and Akabane. Overview The predecessor to Toyo University was , which was founded at Rinsho-in Temple by Enryo Inoue in 1887. Inoue felt that the subject of philosophy was neglected in Japanese schools of higher learning at the time. In 1906, the school was moved to its present site and its name was changed to Toyo University. The school's motto was "Protection of Country and Love of Truth".
What Is Toyo University Known For?
Toyo University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Education
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- History
- Engineering
- Law
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Economics
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Physics
- Criminal Justice
Toyo University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Toyo 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
Toyo University ranks #323 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Toyo University ranks #825 worldwide for influence in Education.
Toyo University ranks #311 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Toyo University ranks #569 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Toyo University ranks #1332 worldwide for influence in Business.
Toyo University ranks #1137 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Toyo University ranks #936 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Toyo University ranks #1300 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Toyo University ranks #891 worldwide for influence in History.
Toyo University ranks #1946 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Toyo University ranks #1282 worldwide for influence in Law.
Toyo University ranks #377 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Toyo University ranks #1061 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Toyo University ranks #2128 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Toyo University ranks #1203 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesToyo University ranks #980 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Toyo University ranks #772 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Toyo University ranks #2944 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Toyo University ranks #1877 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesToyo University ranks #5721 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Toyo University ranks #7725 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesToyo University ranks #7932 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesToyo University ranks #6670 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Toyo University's Most Influential Alumni?
Toyo University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Here are some of Toyo University's most famous alumni:
- Kanō Jigorō
- A Japanese educator and judoka .
- Zhang Dongsun
- A Chinese philosopher .
- Ekai Kawaguchi
- A Japanese Buddhist monk.
- Kiyozawa Manshi
- A Japanese Shin Buddhist reformer .
- Senshō Murakami
- A Japanese Buddhist scholar .
- Chen Wangdao
- A Chinese scholar.
- Keigo Seki
- A Japanese folklorist.
- Chishū Ryū
- A Japanese actor .
- Masahiko Nishimura
- A Japanese actor.
- Maaya Sakamoto
- A Japanese actress, voice actress and singer.
- Mikiko Sone
- A Japanese athletics competitor.
