Japan Women's University: Rankings

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Japan Women's University ranked 132nd in Japan, 2253rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. Japan Women's University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,890 academic publications and 71,015 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 20 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2253 of 14,131 In the World
#689 of 5,830 In Asia
#132 of 719 In Japan
#31 of 84 In Tokyo
#1116 of 1,852 For Biophysics
#1368 of 1,629 For Audiology
#1441 of 3,895 For Nutrition and Food Science
#578 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#2924 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 13 other topics

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Biology rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 177th for Biology in Japan and 2678th in the World with 2,542 publications made and 51,093 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience, Paleontology.

Biology ranking Location
#177 of 527 In Japan
#1179 of 2,834 In Asia
#2678 of 6,833 In the World

Japan Women's University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 27 165
1993 21 166
1994 45 221
1995 43 200
1996 39 259
1997 31 277
1998 61 387
1999 60 420
2000 82 512
2001 51 644
2002 72 710
2003 75 872
2004 60 882
2005 67 1043
2006 51 1035
2007 64 1162
2008 66 1281
2009 62 1431
2010 98 1786
2011 96 1742
2012 69 2129
2013 75 2426
2014 74 2688
2015 74 2708
2016 71 2665
2017 75 2483
2018 78 2566
2019 73 2837
2020 62 3181
2021 70 3193
2022 79 2975
2023 76 2814
2024 65 2472

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 118 359 1116
Nutrition and Food Science 77 604 1441
Molecular Biology 162 628 1598
Animal Science 104 670 1897
Biochemistry 158 867 1986
Horticulture 88 850 1987
Genetics 162 839 1991
Botany 110 804 2006
Biotechnology 142 1024 2285
Microbiology 142 1041 2363
Zoology 148 845 2394
Evolutionary Biology 133 934 2416
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 159 954 2474
Neuroscience 177 928 2549
Immunology 168 1046 2565
Oncology and Cancer research 176 1206 2733
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 174 1310 2940
Nanotechnology 174 1479 2965
Agricultural Science 128 1357 3082
Pharmacology 194 1510 3245
Paleontology 192 1467 3438

Chemistry rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 172nd for Chemistry in Japan and 2424th in the World with 2,511 publications made and 51,180 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#172 of 508 In Japan
#1103 of 2,781 In Asia
#2424 of 6,545 In the World

Japan Women's University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 30 180
1993 24 183
1994 47 230
1995 42 211
1996 40 276
1997 35 321
1998 64 423
1999 65 476
2000 59 571
2001 60 699
2002 69 741
2003 86 968
2004 69 965
2005 62 1112
2006 64 1126
2007 76 1193
2008 76 1309
2009 64 1432
2010 75 1760
2011 82 1679
2012 65 2063
2013 68 2242
2014 68 2539
2015 61 2513
2016 70 2509
2017 76 2343
2018 76 2316
2019 59 2589
2020 64 2813
2021 63 2919
2022 64 2638
2023 56 2439
2024 53 2187

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 77 604 1441
Pharmacy 140 819 1887
Biochemistry 158 867 1986
Organic Chemistry 173 1099 2345
Inorganic Chemistry 183 1252 2584
Physical chemistry 157 1243 2594
Environmental Chemistry 157 1231 2644
Chemical Engineering 162 1404 2801
Materials Science 198 1341 2833
Radiochemistry 175 1517 2864
Nanotechnology 174 1479 2965

Physics rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 194th for Physics in Japan and 3038th in the World with 1,770 publications made and 31,011 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#194 of 513 In Japan
#1368 of 2,817 In Asia
#3038 of 6,713 In the World

Japan Women's University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 23 108
1993 18 122
1994 33 149
1995 31 110
1996 24 194
1997 24 208
1998 42 263
1999 41 278
2000 38 336
2001 41 328
2002 55 496
2003 65 856
2004 45 980
2005 47 1234
2006 50 1335
2007 51 1217
2008 41 1290
2009 39 1169
2010 41 1229
2011 56 1223
2012 54 1325
2013 58 1304
2014 57 1360
2015 38 1321
2016 48 1340
2017 59 1240
2018 52 1270
2019 48 1312
2020 44 1487
2021 50 1501
2022 49 1376
2023 49 1357
2024 40 1317

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 118 359 1116
Atomic and Molecular physics 153 831 2035
Condensed Matter Physics 153 1075 2270
Astrophysics and Astronomy 153 979 2491
Optical Engineering 175 1190 2623
Nuclear Physics 211 1225 2709
Materials Science 198 1341 2833
Quantum and Particle physics 177 1325 2959
Nanotechnology 174 1479 2965
Acoustical Engineering 206 1468 3371

Engineering rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 204th for Engineering in Japan and 3332nd in the World with 1,764 publications made and 26,756 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#204 of 517 In Japan
#1515 of 2,835 In Asia
#3332 of 6,782 In the World

Japan Women's University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 23 102
1993 23 105
1994 27 126
1995 33 109
1996 23 166
1997 21 190
1998 42 202
1999 39 260
2000 35 308
2001 41 320
2002 56 445
2003 63 647
2004 36 725
2005 45 870
2006 47 893
2007 48 895
2008 39 896
2009 47 914
2010 49 968
2011 64 1015
2012 50 1112
2013 54 1124
2014 68 1234
2015 43 1170
2016 50 1185
2017 58 1135
2018 49 1153
2019 45 1222
2020 48 1413
2021 53 1483
2022 53 1367
2023 41 1313
2024 43 1205

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biotechnology 142 1024 2285
Optical Engineering 175 1190 2623
Chemical Engineering 162 1404 2801
Materials Science 198 1341 2833
Nanotechnology 174 1479 2965
Metallurgical Engineering 204 1426 3002
Electronic Engineering 178 1525 3156
Structural Engineering 196 1422 3168
Civil Engineering 174 1434 3295
Acoustical Engineering 206 1468 3371
Telecommunications 182 1562 3388
Electrical Engineering 188 1659 3542
Aerospace Engineering 214 1617 3684
Computer Networking 170 1656 3696
Mechanical Engineering 222 1799 4195

Medicine rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 176th for Medicine in Japan and 3117th in the World with 1,433 publications made and 28,928 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.

Medicine ranking Location
#176 of 521 In Japan
#1254 of 2,809 In Asia
#3117 of 6,775 In the World

Japan Women's University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 19 71
1993 18 65
1994 32 111
1995 25 87
1996 27 121
1997 19 131
1998 31 193
1999 28 201
2000 30 230
2001 36 277
2002 48 317
2003 44 454
2004 28 418
2005 37 545
2006 34 589
2007 36 612
2008 35 730
2009 33 729
2010 55 901
2011 57 946
2012 37 1132
2013 49 1378
2014 47 1598
2015 47 1657
2016 40 1523
2017 44 1400
2018 52 1477
2019 45 1686
2020 35 1772
2021 48 1880
2022 52 1708
2023 50 1599
2024 32 1301

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Audiology 120 411 1368
Pharmacy 140 819 1887
Anatomy and Physiology 164 789 2093
Gerontology 124 651 2223
Sports Medicine 184 800 2287
Cardiology 186 935 2419
Immunology 168 1046 2565
Pathology 154 1073 2616
Physical Therapy 189 974 2625
Oncology and Cancer research 176 1206 2733
Surgery 196 1221 3139
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 227 1341 3223
Pharmacology 194 1510 3245
Clinical Psychology 176 1285 3350
Psychiatry 211 1495 3762
Public Health 169 1533 3857

Environmental Science rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 186th for Environmental Science in Japan and 3573rd in the World with 1,418 publications made and 30,401 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#186 of 521 In Japan
#1507 of 2,838 In Asia
#3573 of 6,876 In the World

Japan Women's University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 16 80
1993 10 61
1994 22 78
1995 28 69
1996 20 104
1997 16 140
1998 32 133
1999 26 175
2000 50 192
2001 23 241
2002 37 358
2003 53 547
2004 31 608
2005 44 712
2006 29 840
2007 35 800
2008 31 877
2009 28 876
2010 33 914
2011 41 817
2012 42 989
2013 40 965
2014 52 1093
2015 41 1074
2016 52 1126
2017 50 974
2018 44 1164
2019 30 1191
2020 50 1494
2021 51 1581
2022 58 1461
2023 41 1383
2024 41 1285

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 159 954 2474
Environmental Chemistry 157 1231 2644
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 183 1335 3013
Agricultural Science 128 1357 3082
Paleontology 192 1467 3438
Geology 197 1522 3567
Oceanography 200 1559 3660
Ecology 186 1576 3704
Environmental Management 162 1765 4023
Geography and Cartography 185 1684 4134

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 166th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4155th in the World with 1,219 publications made and 12,152 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics, Political Science, Law.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#166 of 535 In Japan
#1555 of 2,864 In Asia
#4155 of 7,081 In the World

Japan Women's University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 11 34
1993 13 26
1994 14 29
1995 19 36
1996 18 45
1997 16 52
1998 17 60
1999 13 60
2000 26 92
2001 16 98
2002 30 156
2003 40 229
2004 22 227
2005 26 339
2006 28 347
2007 28 379
2008 20 374
2009 33 453
2010 47 534
2011 53 517
2012 35 549
2013 35 652
2014 56 714
2015 46 715
2016 38 732
2017 46 732
2018 48 749
2019 46 820
2020 41 1049
2021 53 1103
2022 54 1089
2023 52 1040
2024 34 962

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Library and Information science 109 455 1832
Aesthetics 135 1027 2873
Linguistics 169 1355 3235
Demography 162 1447 3682
Anthropology 126 1308 3695
Sociology 150 1387 3862
Philosophy 171 1439 3929
Law 155 1607 4164
History 168 1655 4229
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 140 1551 4253
Political Science 154 1608 4385
Archaeology 196 1900 4638

Computer Science rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 207th for Computer Science in Japan and 3895th in the World with 1,163 publications made and 20,690 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Cognitive Science, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#207 of 513 In Japan
#1714 of 2,840 In Asia
#3895 of 6,845 In the World

Japan Women's University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 6 39
1993 9 23
1994 10 47
1995 19 47
1996 16 60
1997 11 65
1998 19 66
1999 13 84
2000 18 100
2001 16 118
2002 28 249
2003 40 455
2004 27 575
2005 37 710
2006 35 854
2007 24 762
2008 26 792
2009 28 822
2010 60 803
2011 49 865
2012 38 909
2013 36 986
2014 51 1043
2015 45 1087
2016 29 1037
2017 42 1041
2018 42 1027
2019 48 1160
2020 41 1303
2021 45 1353
2022 45 1287
2023 50 1300
2024 31 1094

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Library and Information science 109 455 1832
Neuroscience 177 928 2549
Computer Vision 151 1182 2572
Cognitive Science 143 1126 2641
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 174 1310 2940
Telecommunications 182 1562 3388
Computer Networking 170 1656 3696
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 203 1811 4077
Machine Learning 214 2080 4593

Psychology rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 193rd for Psychology in Japan and 3763rd in the World with 842 publications made and 9,407 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#193 of 494 In Japan
#1536 of 2,755 In Asia
#3763 of 6,645 In the World

Japan Women's University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 6 16
1993 5 10
1994 7 21
1995 15 18
1996 9 35
1997 10 25
1998 12 36
1999 7 41
2000 9 56
2001 11 72
2002 18 118
2003 29 141
2004 17 126
2005 30 182
2006 18 172
2007 17 175
2008 18 194
2009 22 232
2010 48 261
2011 49 325
2012 26 386
2013 28 464
2014 36 544
2015 39 576
2016 26 545
2017 33 605
2018 34 610
2019 35 672
2020 35 870
2021 35 843
2022 33 819
2023 35 849
2024 21 694

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 177 928 2549
Cognitive Science 143 1126 2641
Child Psychology 124 893 2674
Clinical Psychology 176 1285 3350
Social Psychology 164 1419 3678
Psychiatry 211 1495 3762

Art & Design rankings

Japan Women's University ranked 181st for Art & Design in Japan and 3865th in the World with 286 publications made and 2,703 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.

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
#181 of 346 In Japan
#1494 of 2,428 In Asia
#3865 of 5,966 In the World

Japan Women's University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 4 8
1993 2 2
1994 4 2
1995 8 4
1996 5 14
1997 3 11
1998 3 13
1999 7 16
2000 2 24
2001 1 22
2002 7 24
2003 9 32
2004 2 33
2005 7 63
2006 9 33
2007 7 73
2008 5 66
2009 2 57
2010 10 79
2011 13 98
2012 8 93
2013 8 105
2014 21 107
2015 8 111
2016 9 109
2017 10 128
2018 11 136
2019 13 146
2020 17 225
2021 8 187
2022 14 163
2023 8 209
2024 6 184

The following table provides academic rankings for Japan Women's University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 135 1027 2873
Fashion Design 167 1394 3522
Literature 147 1301 3574

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Japan Women's University

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Statistics 199 1820 4146
Math Teachers 153 1646 4205
Development Studies 156 1781 4480
Finance 205 1866 4492
Mathematics 212 1941 4496
Economics 196 1966 4826
Business 212 2027 4917
Management 228 2070 4927