Iwate Prefectural University ranked 196th in Japan, 3277th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. Iwate Prefectural University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,438 academic publications and 29,322 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Computer Science rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 133rd for Computer Science in Japan and 2174th in the World with 1,981 publications made and 24,981 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #133 of 506 | In Japan |
| #874 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2174 of 6,752 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 10 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 6 |
| 2000 | 15 | 11 |
| 2001 | 29 | 17 |
| 2002 | 66 | 64 |
| 2003 | 53 | 63 |
| 2004 | 54 | 103 |
| 2005 | 61 | 110 |
| 2006 | 50 | 116 |
| 2007 | 86 | 169 |
| 2008 | 81 | 204 |
| 2009 | 81 | 232 |
| 2010 | 103 | 280 |
| 2011 | 68 | 284 |
| 2012 | 88 | 444 |
| 2013 | 87 | 451 |
| 2014 | 81 | 412 |
| 2015 | 88 | 447 |
| 2016 | 118 | 701 |
| 2017 | 120 | 975 |
| 2018 | 97 | 1447 |
| 2019 | 126 | 2441 |
| 2020 | 129 | 3483 |
| 2021 | 113 | 3713 |
| 2022 | 78 | 4061 |
| 2023 | 57 | 3417 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 199th for Engineering in Japan and 3122nd in the World with 1,478 publications made and 14,833 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #199 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1415 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3122 of 6,684 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 8 | 2 |
| 1999 | 19 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 | 7 |
| 2001 | 19 | 15 |
| 2002 | 59 | 56 |
| 2003 | 42 | 58 |
| 2004 | 46 | 98 |
| 2005 | 45 | 91 |
| 2006 | 38 | 108 |
| 2007 | 62 | 141 |
| 2008 | 73 | 185 |
| 2009 | 65 | 191 |
| 2010 | 99 | 263 |
| 2011 | 61 | 241 |
| 2012 | 69 | 375 |
| 2013 | 65 | 379 |
| 2014 | 63 | 365 |
| 2015 | 66 | 380 |
| 2016 | 82 | 540 |
| 2017 | 85 | 694 |
| 2018 | 59 | 880 |
| 2019 | 78 | 1347 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1937 |
| 2021 | 76 | 1988 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2251 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1914 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Engineering.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 140th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3433rd in the World with 1,351 publications made and 16,952 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #140 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1192 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3433 of 7,020 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 9 |
| 2001 | 30 | 14 |
| 2002 | 36 | 45 |
| 2003 | 32 | 51 |
| 2004 | 41 | 67 |
| 2005 | 38 | 67 |
| 2006 | 37 | 84 |
| 2007 | 59 | 123 |
| 2008 | 50 | 141 |
| 2009 | 53 | 152 |
| 2010 | 55 | 183 |
| 2011 | 46 | 227 |
| 2012 | 61 | 326 |
| 2013 | 56 | 353 |
| 2014 | 60 | 374 |
| 2015 | 61 | 410 |
| 2016 | 88 | 562 |
| 2017 | 82 | 700 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1019 |
| 2019 | 93 | 1684 |
| 2020 | 88 | 2499 |
| 2021 | 80 | 2649 |
| 2022 | 70 | 2929 |
| 2023 | 35 | 2473 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Physics rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 234th for Physics in Japan and 3742nd in the World with 863 publications made and 10,548 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #234 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1678 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #3742 of 6,603 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 | 7 |
| 2001 | 14 | 12 |
| 2002 | 32 | 35 |
| 2003 | 22 | 37 |
| 2004 | 18 | 60 |
| 2005 | 23 | 57 |
| 2006 | 24 | 70 |
| 2007 | 31 | 75 |
| 2008 | 36 | 128 |
| 2009 | 39 | 116 |
| 2010 | 39 | 166 |
| 2011 | 36 | 165 |
| 2012 | 50 | 268 |
| 2013 | 41 | 265 |
| 2014 | 31 | 237 |
| 2015 | 42 | 251 |
| 2016 | 54 | 341 |
| 2017 | 52 | 492 |
| 2018 | 35 | 664 |
| 2019 | 50 | 999 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1496 |
| 2021 | 47 | 1530 |
| 2022 | 37 | 1668 |
| 2023 | 22 | 1440 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Physics.
Environmental Science rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 222nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 3993rd in the World with 861 publications made and 9,096 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #222 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1693 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3993 of 6,798 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 | 5 |
| 2001 | 15 | 7 |
| 2002 | 23 | 32 |
| 2003 | 21 | 31 |
| 2004 | 18 | 43 |
| 2005 | 19 | 47 |
| 2006 | 21 | 67 |
| 2007 | 41 | 87 |
| 2008 | 30 | 84 |
| 2009 | 34 | 128 |
| 2010 | 40 | 142 |
| 2011 | 35 | 178 |
| 2012 | 43 | 264 |
| 2013 | 33 | 301 |
| 2014 | 36 | 285 |
| 2015 | 40 | 276 |
| 2016 | 51 | 404 |
| 2017 | 54 | 433 |
| 2018 | 34 | 554 |
| 2019 | 62 | 956 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1357 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1439 |
| 2022 | 41 | 1535 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1362 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 282nd for Biology in Japan and 4465th in the World with 766 publications made and 10,235 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #282 of 523 | In Japan |
| #1935 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #4465 of 6,770 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 11 |
| 2001 | 17 | 27 |
| 2002 | 21 | 60 |
| 2003 | 15 | 60 |
| 2004 | 17 | 86 |
| 2005 | 27 | 97 |
| 2006 | 20 | 113 |
| 2007 | 33 | 110 |
| 2008 | 30 | 109 |
| 2009 | 28 | 145 |
| 2010 | 43 | 154 |
| 2011 | 24 | 185 |
| 2012 | 38 | 271 |
| 2013 | 28 | 266 |
| 2014 | 21 | 262 |
| 2015 | 30 | 267 |
| 2016 | 49 | 396 |
| 2017 | 42 | 533 |
| 2018 | 41 | 689 |
| 2019 | 51 | 1047 |
| 2020 | 43 | 1499 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1566 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1642 |
| 2023 | 29 | 1465 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Biology.
Mathematics rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 135th for Mathematics in Japan and 2856th in the World with 717 publications made and 10,390 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #135 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1198 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2856 of 6,305 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 8 | 3 |
| 2002 | 29 | 48 |
| 2003 | 29 | 42 |
| 2004 | 19 | 67 |
| 2005 | 29 | 50 |
| 2006 | 24 | 60 |
| 2007 | 29 | 77 |
| 2008 | 22 | 103 |
| 2009 | 27 | 128 |
| 2010 | 36 | 138 |
| 2011 | 21 | 150 |
| 2012 | 21 | 201 |
| 2013 | 25 | 196 |
| 2014 | 23 | 197 |
| 2015 | 26 | 195 |
| 2016 | 54 | 344 |
| 2017 | 44 | 485 |
| 2018 | 39 | 735 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1076 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1610 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1784 |
| 2022 | 30 | 2017 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1727 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Mathematics.
Psychology rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 161st for Psychology in Japan and 3006th in the World with 642 publications made and 13,210 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #161 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1144 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3006 of 6,528 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 | 19 |
| 2003 | 14 | 18 |
| 2004 | 18 | 28 |
| 2005 | 17 | 32 |
| 2006 | 12 | 35 |
| 2007 | 30 | 55 |
| 2008 | 19 | 67 |
| 2009 | 20 | 72 |
| 2010 | 25 | 73 |
| 2011 | 17 | 127 |
| 2012 | 14 | 106 |
| 2013 | 21 | 140 |
| 2014 | 24 | 129 |
| 2015 | 27 | 154 |
| 2016 | 42 | 307 |
| 2017 | 53 | 486 |
| 2018 | 39 | 803 |
| 2019 | 46 | 1289 |
| 2020 | 49 | 1841 |
| 2021 | 43 | 1923 |
| 2022 | 36 | 2100 |
| 2023 | 36 | 1758 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Psychology.
Medicine rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 238th for Medicine in Japan and 3999th in the World with 613 publications made and 9,971 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Surgery, Public Health.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #238 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1630 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #3999 of 6,680 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 | 16 |
| 2002 | 15 | 48 |
| 2003 | 17 | 55 |
| 2004 | 15 | 74 |
| 2005 | 24 | 87 |
| 2006 | 23 | 87 |
| 2007 | 20 | 74 |
| 2008 | 16 | 95 |
| 2009 | 19 | 81 |
| 2010 | 29 | 108 |
| 2011 | 23 | 144 |
| 2012 | 27 | 166 |
| 2013 | 23 | 187 |
| 2014 | 21 | 181 |
| 2015 | 26 | 183 |
| 2016 | 53 | 319 |
| 2017 | 46 | 454 |
| 2018 | 38 | 611 |
| 2019 | 37 | 897 |
| 2020 | 35 | 1227 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1280 |
| 2022 | 18 | 1268 |
| 2023 | 21 | 1133 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Medicine.
Business rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 134th for Business in Japan and 3191st in the World with 561 publications made and 5,792 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #134 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1253 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3191 of 6,187 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 5 |
| 2002 | 29 | 19 |
| 2003 | 14 | 24 |
| 2004 | 20 | 44 |
| 2005 | 19 | 32 |
| 2006 | 20 | 32 |
| 2007 | 22 | 33 |
| 2008 | 28 | 72 |
| 2009 | 22 | 82 |
| 2010 | 35 | 85 |
| 2011 | 19 | 85 |
| 2012 | 18 | 141 |
| 2013 | 22 | 155 |
| 2014 | 23 | 128 |
| 2015 | 24 | 168 |
| 2016 | 27 | 216 |
| 2017 | 31 | 228 |
| 2018 | 21 | 345 |
| 2019 | 36 | 530 |
| 2020 | 29 | 927 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1025 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1174 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1061 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Business.
Art & Design rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 105th for Art & Design in Japan and 2403rd in the World with 422 publications made and 1,640 citations received. Main research topics: Multimedia, Literature, Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #105 of 328 | In Japan |
| #784 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #2403 of 5,720 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 26 | 22 |
| 2003 | 15 | 17 |
| 2004 | 22 | 24 |
| 2005 | 20 | 26 |
| 2006 | 16 | 30 |
| 2007 | 24 | 40 |
| 2008 | 20 | 48 |
| 2009 | 18 | 40 |
| 2010 | 24 | 60 |
| 2011 | 20 | 63 |
| 2012 | 22 | 102 |
| 2013 | 14 | 80 |
| 2014 | 15 | 58 |
| 2015 | 13 | 79 |
| 2016 | 30 | 116 |
| 2017 | 12 | 107 |
| 2018 | 17 | 138 |
| 2019 | 27 | 217 |
| 2020 | 19 | 312 |
| 2021 | 20 | 248 |
| 2022 | 12 | 309 |
| 2023 | 6 | 241 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Art & Design.
Economics rankings
Iwate Prefectural University ranked 134th for Economics in Japan and 3627th in the World with 270 publications made and 3,897 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #134 of 323 | In Japan |
| #1390 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3627 of 5,995 | In the World |
Iwate Prefectural University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 | 15 |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 |
| 2006 | 13 | 17 |
| 2007 | 7 | 16 |
| 2008 | 11 | 29 |
| 2009 | 12 | 29 |
| 2010 | 12 | 33 |
| 2011 | 6 | 32 |
| 2012 | 10 | 72 |
| 2013 | 9 | 89 |
| 2014 | 18 | 96 |
| 2015 | 8 | 89 |
| 2016 | 21 | 132 |
| 2017 | 23 | 154 |
| 2018 | 18 | 224 |
| 2019 | 28 | 396 |
| 2020 | 19 | 590 |
| 2021 | 10 | 677 |
| 2022 | 6 | 788 |
| 2023 | 9 | 674 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Iwate Prefectural University in various areas of Economics.
Other rankings
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