OpenFieldNihon University
Nihon University (日本大学 - Nichidai), headquartered in Tokyo, is Japan's largest private university, established in 1889 as Nihon Law School. Spanning 16 colleges and 87 departments, it possesses one of the largest alumni networks in Japanese corporate and political leadership.
Academic overview & excellence
Nihon University boasts renowned faculties in Science and Technology, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Art. Its College of Science and Technology in Surugadai operates world-class aerospace wind tunnels, quantum science labs, and earthquake engineering shake tables.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires graduation from an accredited high school (or equivalent 12 years of education). International applicants submit EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) or JLPT scores (typically N1/N2), coupled with university entrance examinations and interviews.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Nihon University 100th Anniversary International Student Scholarship
Centennial merit award supporting foreign undergraduate and graduate students matriculating at Nihon University across all 16 academic colleges.
Master of Engineering in Aerospace & Precision Mechanics
Two-year graduate engineering curriculum at Surugadai Campus exploring supersonic aerodynamics, micro-satellite design, and rocket propulsion thermodynamics.
Doctor of Philosophy in Quantum Science & Advanced Materials
Three-year doctoral research program investigating laser plasma physics, high-temperature superconductor alloys, and synchrotron radiation spectroscopy.
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema & Media Arts (College of Art - Nichigei)
Japan's most famous private art school (Nichigei) undergraduate program in film directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and animation production.
Surugadai Earthquake Engineering & Seismic Isolation Practicum
Hands-on research practicum conducting full-scale shake-table structural experiments and base-isolation damping tests in Tokyo.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Comparative Corporate & Intellectual Property Law
Four-year undergraduate legal curriculum from Japan's oldest private law school, exploring commercial arbitration, Japanese civil code, and cross-border trade.
Certificate in Japanese Robotics & Automation Systems
Eight-week technical laboratory certificate in industrial manipulator kinematics, PLC microcontrollers, and ROS (Robot Operating System) navigation.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Hatori
Dean of College of Science and Technology & Professor of Precision Mechanical Engineering · College of Science and Technology, Surugadai Campus
Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Hatori is Dean of College of Science and Technology & Professor of Precision Mechanical Engineering in the College of Science and Technology, Surugadai Campus at Nihon University, conducting advanced research in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Precision Metrology, Nanofabrication.
Prof. Dr. Kenichi Yamagishi
Professor of Earthquake Engineering & Seismic Structures · Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology
Prof. Dr. Kenichi Yamagishi is Professor of Earthquake Engineering & Seismic Structures in the Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology at Nihon University, conducting advanced research in Seismic Isolation Technology, Structural Dynamics, Earthquake-Resistant Timber Architecture.
Prof. Masato Harada
Professor of Film Studies & Award-Winning Filmmaker · Department of Cinema, College of Art (Nichigei)
Prof. Masato Harada is Professor of Film Studies & Award-Winning Filmmaker in the Department of Cinema, College of Art (Nichigei) at Nihon University, conducting advanced research in Contemporary Japanese Cinema, Screen Directing Techniques, Narrative Film Adaptation.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Nihon University.