Nihon University

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Nihon University is one of Japan's largest and most comprehensive private universities, offering an incredibly diverse range of academic disciplines across its numerous colleges and graduate schools. It is particularly well-regarded for its programs in Law, Engineering, Medicine, and Arts, attracting a vast student body. For international students, Nihon University provides various exchange programs, short-term study options, and a growing number of English-taught courses, especially within its College of International Relations and Graduate School of Global Business Studies. The International Division offers dedicated support, helping students navigate their academic and daily life in Japan. Its distinctive characteristic is its sheer scale and breadth, making it a microcosm of Japanese higher education with abundant opportunities for those who actively seek them.

Background

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. 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, one junior college which is composed of five departments, one correspondence division, 32 research institutes and three hospitals. The number of students exceeds 70,000 and is the largest in Japan.

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