Chiba University was founded in 1949, unifying several regional former national colleges and schools such as Chiba Medical College and Chiba Normal School. Its fundamental mission since then has been, as encapsulated by the inscription on the University Bell, ad altiora semper (always toward the higher), to equip students with the ability to make mature and informed judgments while nurturing and guiding their creativity.
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History
Chiba University FactsChiba University was founded in 1949, unifying several regional former national colleges and schools such as Chiba Medical College and Chiba Normal School. Its fundamental mission since then has been to equip students with the ability to make mature and informed judgments while nurturing and guiding their creativity.
Education
Chiba University offers diverse education and research activities that contribute to the improvement of the social environment in wide-ranging areas.
Research
The Office for Research Planning and Promotion is now scheduled to publicize and disseminate part of the recent academic research achievements of Chiba University, which have been supported by scientific research supportive funding programs offered by public institutions, on the university Web site on a regular basis (twice a year) under the title, "Research Achievements" with a view to informing and sharing with society of the obtained achievements. We hope the publication of such research achievements to enhance the transparency of the research activities of Chiba University and to increasingly appeal to society and advertise the university research activities.
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GSSA 2019
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
401
2019
401 -100
2018
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
488 -46
2020
442 22
2019
464
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
792 -55
2020
737 -70
2019
667
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
801
2020
801 -200
2019
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
International Support Desk functions as a primary contact for international students and researchers who seek help for adapting to life in Japan and at Chiba University.
Housing services
Chiba University International House is an off-campus dormitory for international students. The International House is located within walking distance from JR Inage Station, which is just one station away (2 minutes by train) from the Nishi-Chiba campus. Many students commute to the campus by bicycle.
Library services
The University Library provides various services and resources to support the research and educational activities of the University faculty, students, staff and the general public.There are three libraries on three campuses: The Central Library on Nishi-Chiba campus, the Library of Health Sciences on Inohana campus and the Library of Horticultural Sciences (Matsudo Library) on Matsudo campus.
Student Life
Student clubs
There are over 170 clubs or groups officially recognized by Chiba University in the fields of sports, culture and music.
Student Reviews
Academic enthusiastic
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Due to the current pandemic, courses were conducted online. We started with intensive Japanese courses which lasted six months. Now we are dealing with the Japanese educational system and multicultural education. On the whole, I enjoy studies in Japan
Teaching
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Actually, I learned methods of teaching English language for pupils in schools
ChibaU - AUTh Summer Exchange Review
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and amazing opportunity to work and travel to Japan and cooperate with teachers and students from another continent.
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