Nihon University

Nihon University is a private research university in Japan, with most of the university's campuses located in the Kantō region, the vast majority in Tokyo or surrounding areas. Its predecessor, Nihon Law School, 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.

For more information about our exchange student program, please visit https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/international/