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 March 31, 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)) is a large private university in Japan. People often call it Nichidai (日大) for short. It started in 1889 as Nihon Law School. This school was founded by Yamada Akiyoshi, who was the Minister of Justice at the time.
Nihon University is one of Japan's most important private universities. Its name, "Nihon," means "Japan." Today, the university has many different parts. It includes 16 colleges, 87 departments, and 20 postgraduate schools. It also has a junior college, a correspondence division, and several research centers and hospitals. With over 70,000 students, it is the largest university in Japan.
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About Nihon University
Most of Nihon University's campuses are in the Kantō region of Japan. This area includes Tokyo and nearby places. Some campuses are further away, in places like Shizuoka and Fukushima. Each campus usually has one or two specific colleges. For example, one campus might be just for engineering students.
In 2016, the university bought a building in Newcastle, Australia. This became its first international campus.
Nihon University is like a group of different colleges working together. It is famous for teaching many students who later become important business leaders (CEOs) in Japan.
College of Art
The College of Art (called Nichigei in Japanese) is a special part of the university. It is located in Tokyo, near Ekoda train station. This college is well-known for training many talented artists. These artists become famous in areas like photography, theater, and movies.
The university also has more than 20 high schools across Japan. These schools are connected to Nihon University. Many students from these high schools go on to study at the university.
What You Can Study
Nihon University offers a wide range of subjects. Students can choose from many different colleges and departments.
Colleges and Departments
Here are some of the main colleges and what they offer:
- 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 study Economics, Industrial Management, and Finance.
- College of Commerce (started 1904): This college teaches Commerce, Business Administration, and Accounting.
- College of Art (started 1921): You can learn Photography, Cinema, Fine Arts, Music, Writing, Drama, Broadcasting, and Design.
- College of International Relations (started 1978): This college focuses on International Relations, Intercultural Relations, and Global Exchange Studies.
- College of Science and Technology (started 1920): Here you can study Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Materials Chemistry.
- School of Medicine (started 1925): This school is for students who want to become doctors.
- School of Dentistry (started 1921): This school trains future dentists.
- College of Bioresource Science (started 1943): This college covers topics like Plant Science, Animal Sciences, Marine Sciences, Food Science, and Veterinary Medicine.
- College of Pharmacy (started 1952): Here you can study Pharmacy and Biological Pharmacy.
Graduate Schools
After finishing a college degree, students can continue their studies in a graduate school. Nihon University has many graduate schools. These include graduate schools for Law, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology, Economics, Commerce, Art, and Medicine.
Famous Alumni
Many well-known people have studied at Nihon University. Some of them became famous actors, writers, athletes, or politicians.
- Hiroyuki Sanada, a famous actor and martial artist.
- Banana Yoshimoto, a well-known writer.
- Ken Domon, a famous photographer.
- Shoji Meguro, a video game music composer.
- Toru Yano, a professional wrestler.
- Yoshiyuki Tomino, an animator who created famous anime series.
- Wajima Hiroshi, a very successful sumo wrestler.
- Megumi Han, a voice actress.
- Daisuke Ono, a voice actor.
- Kentaro Miura, a famous manga artist.
- Note: Some people listed here did not graduate from the university.
See also
- Casals Hall, a concert hall owned by Nihon University.
