Leading Research Institutions Abroad-Where History Is Being Made

摘要

The technological revolution driven by various forces over the past century was instrumental in giving shape to higher institutions of learning and research all over the world. Japan has seen its industrial prominence rise during this century, and the Japanese universities gained international reputation through their research work in specific areas. The Kyushu region, located in the southwest part of Japan, was the country's earliest inhabited area. Originally established as Kyushu Imperial University in 1911, Kyushu University was given its current name in 1947.