Nihon University facts for kids
Nihon University Casals Hall
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1889 |
| Founder | Yamada Akiyoshi |
| President | Takeo Sakai (until 31 March 2024) |
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Academic staff
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4,168 |
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Administrative staff
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1,720 |
| Students | 70,821 |
| Undergraduates | 68,817 |
| Location |
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Japan
35°41′28″N 139°44′15″E / 35.691°N 139.737608°E |
| Campus | 622 acres (252 ha) |
| Colors | Pink |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| USNWR National University | 39 |
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Nihon University (日本大学, Nihon Daigaku, lit. Japan University), often called Nichidai (日大), is a large private university in Japan. It started as Nihon Law School in 1889. This school was founded by Yamada Akiyoshi, who was the Minister of Justice at the time. The name "Nihon" means "Japan," so the university's name means "Japan University."
Today, Nihon University is one of the biggest universities in Japan. It has 16 colleges and many different departments. It also has 20 schools for advanced studies, a junior college, and a special division for learning by mail. The university has 32 research centers and three hospitals. More than 70,000 students attend Nihon University, making it the largest in Japan by student numbers.
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What is Nihon University Like?
Most of Nihon University's campuses are in the Kantō region of Japan. Many of them are in or near Tokyo. There are also campuses in places like Shizuoka Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. Each campus usually has one or two specific colleges. In December 2016, the university opened its first international campus in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Nihon University is made up of many different colleges and institutes. It is well-known for training many successful business leaders in Japan. The College of Art, called Nichigei, is very famous. It is located near Ekoda train station in Tokyo. This college has helped many artists become famous in areas like photography, theater, and movies.
The university also has over 20 high schools across Japan that are connected to it. Many students from these high schools go on to study at Nihon University after they graduate.
Colleges and Study Areas
Nihon University offers a wide range of subjects for students to study. Here are some of the main colleges and what you can learn there:
Colleges and Departments
- College of Law (started 1889): You can study law, political science, economics, journalism, and public administration.
- College of Humanities and Sciences (started 1901): This college offers subjects like history, Japanese language, English literature, sociology, education, psychology, geography, mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry.
- College of Economics (started 1904): Here you can learn about economics, industrial management, and finance.
- College of Commerce (started 1904): This college focuses on business, accounting, and commerce.
- College of Art (started 1921): This is where many famous artists come from. You can study photography, cinema, fine arts, music, writing, drama, broadcasting, and design.
- College of International Relations (started 1978): This college teaches about international relations, different cultures, global exchange, and international business.
- College of Science and Technology (started 1920): Here you can study civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and materials science.
- School of Medicine (started 1925): This school trains future doctors.
- School of Dentistry (started 1921): This school focuses on dentistry.
- College of Bioresource Science (started 1943): You can learn about plants, animals, marine life, forests, food science, and veterinary medicine here.
- College of Pharmacy (started 1952): This college teaches about pharmacy and biological pharmacy.
Advanced Study Programs
After finishing a bachelor's degree, students can go to graduate schools for more advanced studies. Nihon University has many graduate schools, including those for law, science, economics, art, medicine, and business.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have graduated from Nihon University. Here are just a few:
- Akio Mori, a physiologist and writer.
- Banana Yoshimoto, a well-known writer.
- Hiroyuki Sanada, a famous actor and martial artist.
- Ian Buruma, a writer.
- Kentaro Miura, a popular comic book artist (mangaka).
- Shoji Meguro, a composer for video games.
- Yoshiyuki Tomino, an animator.
- Yui Hasegawa, a footballer.
See also
- Casals Hall, a music venue owned by Nihon University.
