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

#251
Japan

Kansai University of International Studies

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)
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  • #220 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #343 
  • #8382 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#252
Japan

Kogakkan University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 38 student ratings)
  • #225 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #406 
  • #11091 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#253
Japan

Aichi Institute of Technology

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  • #200 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #409 
  • #11260 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


#254
Japan

Japan University of Economics

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (based on 64 student ratings)
  • #217 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #64 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#255
Japan

Kyoto Tachibana University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 108 student ratings)
  • #232 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]

#256
Japan

Hakuoh University

Student satisfaction: 3.1 / 5.0 (based on 61 student ratings)
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  • #209 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #62 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#257
Japan

Kyoto University of Advanced Science

  • #229 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]

#258
Japan

Kobe International University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 38 student ratings)
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  • #224 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]

#259
Japan

Ashikaga Institute of Technology

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 53 student ratings)
  • #202 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #78 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#260
Japan

Baiko Gakuin University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 37 student ratings)
  • #204 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]

#261
Japan

Hiroshima Jogakuin University

Student satisfaction: 3.4 / 5.0 (based on 28 student ratings)
  • #213 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]

#262
Japan

Musashino University

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 109 student ratings)
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  • #126 
  • #121 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #222 
  • #5416 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #73 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#263
Japan

Shiga University

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  • #134 
  • #131 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #152 
  • #3881 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#264
Japan

Senshu University

  • #184 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #175 
  • #4617 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#265
Japan

Meikai University

  • #172 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #210 
  • #5257 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#266
Japan

Prefectural University of Kumamoto

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 43 student ratings)
  • #181 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #238 
  • #5746 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#267
Japan

Miyagi University

  • #174 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #278 
  • #6457 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#268

Kyoto University of Education

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  • #84 
  • #1493 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
  • #146 
  • #3692 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#269
Japan

RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research)

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  • #15 
  • #552 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #37 
  • #969 
RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #29 
Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific
[Published 17 March, 2021]

#270
Japan

National Defense Academy of Japan

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 190 student ratings)
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  • #179 
  • #4526 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]

#271
Japan

United Nations University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 164 student ratings)
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  • #16 
  • #854 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#272

The Open University of Japan

  • #171 
  • #4560 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#273
Japan

Toin University of Yokohama

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 43 student ratings)
  • #180 
  • #4755 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#274
Japan

Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 259 student ratings)
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  • #187 
  • #4957 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#275
Japan

International University of Japan

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 79 student ratings)
  • #189 
  • #4981 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#276

Saitama Institute of Technology

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 107 student ratings)
  • #194 
  • #5032 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#277
Japan

Hokkaido University of Education

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (based on 26 student ratings)
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  • #197 
  • #5102 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#278
Japan

Aichi University of Education

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 69 student ratings)
  • #198 
  • #5104 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#279
Japan

Hoshi University

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 40 student ratings)
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  • #211 
  • #5282 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#280
Japan

Kokushikan University

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 138 student ratings)
  • #214 
  • #5295 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#281
Japan

Tokyo Polytechnic University

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 48 student ratings)
  • #219 
  • #5364 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#282
Japan

Chubu Gakuin University

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 27 student ratings)
  • #220 
  • #5378 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#283
Japan

Matsumoto Dental University

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  • #223 
  • #5427 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#284
Japan

Teikyo Heisei University

Student satisfaction: 2.9 / 5.0 (based on 80 student ratings)
  • #225 
  • #5456 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#285

Fukuoka Dental College

Student satisfaction: 2.9 / 5.0 (based on 17 student ratings)
  • #226 
  • #5471 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#286
Japan

Tokyo Kasei University

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  • #227 
  • #5525 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#287
Japan

Yasuda Women's University

  • #228 
  • #5552 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#288

Kanagawa Dental University

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (based on 38 student ratings)
  • #235 
  • #5713 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#289
Japan

Tsurumi University

Student satisfaction: 3.1 / 5.0 (based on 31 student ratings)
  • #236 
  • #5730 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#290

Kagawa Nutrition University

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 29 student ratings)
  • #237 
  • #5741 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#291
Japan

Kobe Pharmaceutical University

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 24 student ratings)
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  • #239 
  • #5749 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#292
Japan

Tohoku Institute of Technology

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 26 student ratings)
  • #241 
  • #5781 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#293
Japan

Teikyo University of Science and Technology

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 540 student ratings)
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  • #243 
  • #5839 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#294
Japan

Aichi Shukutoku University

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 47 student ratings)
  • #247 
  • #5908 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#295
Japan

Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 27 student ratings)
  • #249 
  • #5925 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#296
Japan

Hokkai-Gakuen University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 72 student ratings)
  • #250 
  • #5933 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#297
Japan

Tohoku Fukushi University

  • #254 
  • #5983 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#298
Japan

Temple University, Japan

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 110 student ratings)
  • #258 
  • #6034 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#299
Japan

Chiba University of Commerce

  • #260 
  • #6094 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #53 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#300
Japan

Tokyo Keizai University

  • #261 
  • #6106 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

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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Ranking publishers

4icu

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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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