Nihon University
Nihon University (日本大学, Nihon Daigaku, lit. 'Japan University'), abbreviated as Nichidai (日大), is a private research university in Japan. Its predecessor, Nihon Law School (currently the Department of Law), 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.
Nihon University Casals Hall | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1889 |
| Founder | Yamada Akiyoshi |
| President | Takeo Sakai (until March 31, 2024) |
Academic staff | 4,168 |
Administrative staff | 1,720 |
| Students | 70,821 |
| Undergraduates | 68,817 |
| Location | , , Japan 35°41′28″N 139°44′15″E |
| Campus | 622 acres (252 ha) |
| Colors | Pink |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | www |
| Academic rankings | |
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| National | |
| U.S. News & World Report | 39 |
| Global | |
| U.S. News & World Report | 1381 |
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