Universities in Japan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Japan
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. 179 universities from Japan appear in this ranking.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities. Tokyo Institute of Technology with highest ranking among universities in Japan ranked #157.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. 136 universities in Japan ranked.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Publication of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Waseda University with highest ranking among universities in Japan ranked #51.

Rankings of universities in Japan 2024

#501
Japan

Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Student satisfaction: 2.0 / 5.0 (based on 114 student ratings)

#502
Japan

Daido University

Student satisfaction: 3.1 / 5.0 (based on 53 student ratings)

#503
Japan

Fukuoka Prefectural University

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 36 student ratings)
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#504
Japan

Poole Gakuin University


#505
Japan

University of East Asia


#506
Japan

Heian Jogakuin University

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 13 student ratings)

#507
Japan

Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics


#508
Japan

Tokyo Health Care University

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (based on 12 student ratings)

#509
Japan

Ueno Gakuen University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 12 student ratings)

#510
Japan

Aomori University of Health and Welfare

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 25 student ratings)

#511
Japan

Urawa University

Student satisfaction: 3.0 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)

#512
Japan

Jobu University


#513
Japan

Tokyo Seitoku University

Student satisfaction: 2.6 / 5.0 (based on 11 student ratings)

#514
Japan

Takachiho University


#515
Japan

Shitennoji University

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#516
Japan

Tokyo Christian University

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#517
Japan

Seisa Dohto University

Student satisfaction: 3.2 / 5.0 (based on 34 student ratings)
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#518

Nara Prefectual University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 20 student ratings)

#519
Japan

Niigata Sangyo University


#520
Japan

Shiraume Gakuen University


#521
Japan

Higashiosaka College

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (based on 32 student ratings)

#522
Japan

Kobe Yamate University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 30 student ratings)

#523
Japan

Tokyo Seiei College

Student satisfaction: 3.2 / 5.0 (based on 44 student ratings)

#524
Japan

Atomi University

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 34 student ratings)

#525
Japan

Takasaki University of Commerce

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)

#526
Japan

Sonoda Women's University


#527
Japan

Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences


#528
Japan

Chiba Keizai University

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 23 student ratings)

#529
Japan

Heisei International University

Student satisfaction: 2.7 / 5.0 (based on 35 student ratings)

#530
Japan

Baika Women's University

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)
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#531
Japan

Kyushu Women's University

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#532
Japan

Kansai University of Health Sciences

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (based on 10 student ratings)
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#533
Japan

Seian University of Art and Design

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (based on 20 student ratings)
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#534

Yashima Gakuen University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 13 student ratings)
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#535
Japan

Mimasaka University


#536
Japan

Shimonoseki City University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 30 student ratings)

#537
Japan

Shirayuri College

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 35 student ratings)

#538
Japan

University of Kochi


#539
Japan

Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 9 student ratings)

#540
Japan

Chiba Institute of Science


#541
Japan

Tokyo Future University

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 39 student ratings)

#542
Japan

Institute of Information Security

Student satisfaction: 2.4 / 5.0 (based on 34 student ratings)

#543
Japan

Toyama University of International Studies


#544
Japan

Doho University


#545
Japan

Hijiyama University

Student satisfaction: 3.4 / 5.0 (based on 27 student ratings)

#546
Japan

Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (based on 11 student ratings)

#547
Japan

Shirayuri University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 35 student ratings)

#548
Japan

Asahikawa University

Student satisfaction: 3.4 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)

#549

Nihonbashi Gakkan University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 31 student ratings)

#550
Japan

Koyasan University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Japan

Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#3 
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#5 
University of Tokyo
Geography QS World University Rankings By Subject
#16 
University of Tokyo
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#19 
University of Tokyo
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#24 
University of Tokyo
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#25 
University of Tokyo
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#28 
University of Tokyo
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#29 
University of Tokyo
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#33 
University of Tokyo
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#84 
University of Tokyo

Japan Key Facts for International Students

459 out of 702 Universities in Japan Ranked in at least one ranking

36 Different Rankings list Universities in Japan (29 institution and 7 subject rankings)

33 Global Rankings rank Universities in Japan Among TOP 200

Time: GMT +9

Telephone country code: +81

  • Religion:
  • Buddhism, Shintoism  90%
  • Christianity  2%
  • Atheist, agnostic and unclassified  7%
  • Other religions: Islam, Baha'i Faith  1%
  • Largest cities in Japan:
  • 1. Tokyo: 8,300,000
  • 2. Yokohoma: 3,600,000
  • 3. Osaka: 2,600,000
  • 4. Nagoya: 2,200,000
  • 5. Sapporo: 1,900,000

Largest international airport in Japan:

Narita International Airport (NRT): 39.053.652 Passengers/Year; 3 Terminals; 63 km. from Tokyo city center

Nobel prize laureates:
Akira Yoshino (, 2019)
 
Akira Yoshino (, 2019)
 
Akira Yoshino (, 2019)
 
Tasuku Honjo (, 2018)
 
Yoshinori Ohsumi (, 2016)
 
Satoshi Ōmura (, 2015)
 
Takaaki Kajita (, 2015)
 
Isamu Akasaki (, 2014)
 
Isamu Akasaki (, 2014)
 
Isamu Akasaki (, 2014)
 

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FAQ

University of Tokyo ranks #1 in Japan in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Japan University of Tokyo is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 36 rankings where University of Tokyo is listed.

Tokyo Medical and Dental University is ranked best in Japan for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

University of Tokyo is ranked best in Japan for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Tokyo.

Ranking publishers

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE Japan University Rankings:

Resources 34% Engagement 30% (teaching) Environment 20% (diversity) Outcomes 16% (employability)

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Thomson Reuters

Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:

Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%

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Criteria used in ranking -Most Innovative Universities Asia Pacific:

Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited/Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%

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Urap

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Us News

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Washington Monthly

Criteria used in ranking -Washington Monthly - National Universities:

Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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