University of Tokyo
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About University of Tokyo
According to Wikipedia, The University of Tokyo is a public research university in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1877 by the merger of several pre-westernisation era institutions such as Shoheizaka Institute and Kaiseijo, it was the nation's first modern university.
What Is University of Tokyo Known For?
University of Tokyo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Physics
- Biology
- Literature
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Medical
- Chemistry
- History
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
University of Tokyo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Tokyo'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
University of Tokyo ranks #21 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Tokyo ranks #6 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Tokyo ranks #15 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Tokyo ranks #17 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Tokyo ranks #17 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Tokyo ranks #20 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Tokyo ranks #19 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Tokyo ranks #14 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Tokyo ranks #23 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Tokyo ranks #29 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Tokyo ranks #7 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Tokyo ranks #21 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Tokyo ranks #15 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Tokyo ranks #85 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Tokyo ranks #33 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Tokyo ranks #15 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Tokyo ranks #25 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Tokyo ranks #12 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Tokyo ranks #102 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Tokyo ranks #35 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Tokyo ranks #42 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Tokyo ranks #17 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Tokyo ranks #72 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Tokyo ranks #190 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are University of Tokyo's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Tokyo's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Tokyo's most famous alumni:
- Yoichiro Nambu
- An American theoretical physicist .
- Leo Esaki
- A Japanese physicist .
- Goro Shimura
- A Japanese mathematician .
- Masatoshi Koshiba
- A Japanese physicist and astronomer .
- Shun'ichi Amari
- A Japanese engineer.
- Kiyosi Itô
- A Japanese mathematician who pioneered stochastic calculus.
- Fumihiko Maki
- A Japanese architect .
- D. T. Suzuki
- A Japanese Buddhist scholar, Doctor of Letters .
- Satoshi Ōmura
- A Japanese biochemist .
- Nam June Paik
- An American video art pioneer .
- Isao Takahata
- A Japanese animator, animation director, director, producer .
- Arata Isozaki
- A Japanese architect .
Who Are University of Tokyo's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Tokyo's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Tokyo's most famous faculty:
- Hiroki Azuma
- A Japanese philosopher, critic.
- Peidong Yang
- An American chemist.
- Yasunori Nomura
- A Theoretical physicist.
- Sou Fujimoto
- A Japanese architect .
- Tomotaka Takahashi
- A Japanese roboticist.
- Takayuki Ohira
- A Japanese engineer.
- Takahiro Shiota
- A Japanese mathematician.
- Kohei Saito
- A Japanese philosopher and historian of economic thought.
- Takero Doi
- A Japanese economist.
- Alison Goate
- A British neuroscientist.
- Akihiro Kitada
- A Japanese sociologist.
- Shigeto Kawahara
- A Japanese scientist.
