Chiba University

Chiba University was established 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 towards the higher), to equip students with the ability to make mature and informed judgments while nurturing and guiding their creativity. Pursuing their goals of excellence has resulted in Chiba University becoming one of the leading academic research centers of Japan.

Chiba University is one of the best universities in Japan. This fact has been verified by its rankings. According to Times Higher Education, it is at the 601-800th position in the World University Rankings 2019 and at 19th position in Japan University Rankings 2018. According to Global World Ranking, its rank is 464th worldwide, 110th in Asia and 16th in Japan.