Konan University ranked 127th in Japan, 2099th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 38 research topics. Konan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,885 academic publications and 67,683 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
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Physics rankings
Konan University ranked 127th for Physics in Japan and 1983rd in the World with 3,224 publications made and 50,913 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #127 of 503 | In Japan |
| #831 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #1983 of 6,603 | In the World |
Konan University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 31 | 156 |
| 1992 | 34 | 156 |
| 1993 | 29 | 193 |
| 1994 | 28 | 180 |
| 1995 | 28 | 200 |
| 1996 | 34 | 241 |
| 1997 | 34 | 207 |
| 1998 | 40 | 232 |
| 1999 | 54 | 266 |
| 2000 | 54 | 294 |
| 2001 | 66 | 364 |
| 2002 | 88 | 421 |
| 2003 | 75 | 597 |
| 2004 | 100 | 724 |
| 2005 | 80 | 930 |
| 2006 | 83 | 1014 |
| 2007 | 79 | 983 |
| 2008 | 92 | 1174 |
| 2009 | 121 | 1220 |
| 2010 | 110 | 1266 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1597 |
| 2012 | 110 | 1774 |
| 2013 | 124 | 1967 |
| 2014 | 121 | 2162 |
| 2015 | 115 | 2298 |
| 2016 | 108 | 2477 |
| 2017 | 128 | 2797 |
| 2018 | 130 | 2996 |
| 2019 | 126 | 3056 |
| 2020 | 120 | 3465 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3750 |
| 2022 | 107 | 3675 |
| 2023 | 122 | 3965 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
Konan University ranked 152nd for Chemistry in Japan and 1982nd in the World with 3,023 publications made and 50,383 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #152 of 499 | In Japan |
| #855 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #1982 of 6,447 | In the World |
Konan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 32 | 166 |
| 1992 | 38 | 150 |
| 1993 | 30 | 200 |
| 1994 | 30 | 198 |
| 1995 | 28 | 199 |
| 1996 | 36 | 216 |
| 1997 | 38 | 226 |
| 1998 | 47 | 271 |
| 1999 | 59 | 316 |
| 2000 | 81 | 393 |
| 2001 | 80 | 480 |
| 2002 | 89 | 524 |
| 2003 | 82 | 768 |
| 2004 | 96 | 803 |
| 2005 | 78 | 1097 |
| 2006 | 73 | 1152 |
| 2007 | 66 | 1126 |
| 2008 | 82 | 1295 |
| 2009 | 85 | 1298 |
| 2010 | 76 | 1251 |
| 2011 | 94 | 1606 |
| 2012 | 91 | 1838 |
| 2013 | 109 | 1972 |
| 2014 | 112 | 2131 |
| 2015 | 105 | 2247 |
| 2016 | 105 | 2407 |
| 2017 | 110 | 2514 |
| 2018 | 109 | 2608 |
| 2019 | 115 | 2949 |
| 2020 | 125 | 3415 |
| 2021 | 103 | 3807 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3657 |
| 2023 | 107 | 3709 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
Konan University ranked 152nd for Engineering in Japan and 2306th in the World with 3,020 publications made and 41,976 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #152 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1016 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2306 of 6,684 | In the World |
Konan University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 25 | 142 |
| 1992 | 34 | 145 |
| 1993 | 30 | 185 |
| 1994 | 27 | 160 |
| 1995 | 31 | 184 |
| 1996 | 30 | 206 |
| 1997 | 34 | 186 |
| 1998 | 33 | 213 |
| 1999 | 47 | 235 |
| 2000 | 52 | 279 |
| 2001 | 60 | 316 |
| 2002 | 94 | 393 |
| 2003 | 78 | 545 |
| 2004 | 89 | 624 |
| 2005 | 76 | 821 |
| 2006 | 73 | 906 |
| 2007 | 83 | 873 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1013 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1022 |
| 2010 | 121 | 1079 |
| 2011 | 112 | 1348 |
| 2012 | 104 | 1543 |
| 2013 | 110 | 1740 |
| 2014 | 110 | 1804 |
| 2015 | 103 | 1956 |
| 2016 | 104 | 2085 |
| 2017 | 119 | 2338 |
| 2018 | 119 | 2343 |
| 2019 | 115 | 2497 |
| 2020 | 101 | 2849 |
| 2021 | 121 | 3104 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3041 |
| 2023 | 111 | 3213 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Engineering.
Biology rankings
Konan University ranked 153rd for Biology in Japan and 2155th in the World with 2,552 publications made and 42,982 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #153 of 523 | In Japan |
| #885 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2155 of 6,770 | In the World |
Konan University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 24 | 107 |
| 1992 | 26 | 85 |
| 1993 | 27 | 125 |
| 1994 | 27 | 132 |
| 1995 | 17 | 120 |
| 1996 | 33 | 137 |
| 1997 | 31 | 174 |
| 1998 | 40 | 222 |
| 1999 | 45 | 247 |
| 2000 | 65 | 326 |
| 2001 | 68 | 445 |
| 2002 | 72 | 496 |
| 2003 | 61 | 668 |
| 2004 | 63 | 672 |
| 2005 | 65 | 960 |
| 2006 | 66 | 1025 |
| 2007 | 52 | 950 |
| 2008 | 64 | 1144 |
| 2009 | 79 | 1193 |
| 2010 | 65 | 1160 |
| 2011 | 94 | 1485 |
| 2012 | 82 | 1691 |
| 2013 | 103 | 1856 |
| 2014 | 90 | 1923 |
| 2015 | 98 | 2030 |
| 2016 | 95 | 2105 |
| 2017 | 111 | 2300 |
| 2018 | 111 | 2427 |
| 2019 | 110 | 2674 |
| 2020 | 128 | 3255 |
| 2021 | 95 | 3542 |
| 2022 | 76 | 3401 |
| 2023 | 103 | 3449 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Biology.
Computer Science rankings
Konan University ranked 147th for Computer Science in Japan and 2445th in the World with 1,959 publications made and 21,778 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #147 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1010 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2445 of 6,752 | In the World |
Konan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 11 | 54 |
| 1992 | 13 | 44 |
| 1993 | 17 | 75 |
| 1994 | 17 | 68 |
| 1995 | 13 | 76 |
| 1996 | 20 | 102 |
| 1997 | 22 | 95 |
| 1998 | 19 | 102 |
| 1999 | 16 | 115 |
| 2000 | 26 | 109 |
| 2001 | 27 | 133 |
| 2002 | 47 | 192 |
| 2003 | 41 | 250 |
| 2004 | 50 | 271 |
| 2005 | 55 | 366 |
| 2006 | 48 | 396 |
| 2007 | 54 | 348 |
| 2008 | 66 | 462 |
| 2009 | 99 | 574 |
| 2010 | 101 | 606 |
| 2011 | 88 | 733 |
| 2012 | 72 | 756 |
| 2013 | 73 | 902 |
| 2014 | 66 | 1014 |
| 2015 | 67 | 978 |
| 2016 | 88 | 1132 |
| 2017 | 84 | 1342 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1564 |
| 2019 | 97 | 1610 |
| 2020 | 78 | 2015 |
| 2021 | 99 | 2120 |
| 2022 | 65 | 2108 |
| 2023 | 73 | 2301 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Computer Science.
Environmental Science rankings
Konan University ranked 177th for Environmental Science in Japan and 3210th in the World with 1,501 publications made and 22,039 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #177 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1336 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3210 of 6,798 | In the World |
Konan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 20 | 92 |
| 1992 | 22 | 58 |
| 1993 | 17 | 84 |
| 1994 | 17 | 97 |
| 1995 | 17 | 97 |
| 1996 | 20 | 102 |
| 1997 | 15 | 104 |
| 1998 | 25 | 152 |
| 1999 | 26 | 152 |
| 2000 | 36 | 164 |
| 2001 | 28 | 210 |
| 2002 | 46 | 243 |
| 2003 | 31 | 328 |
| 2004 | 36 | 307 |
| 2005 | 39 | 415 |
| 2006 | 35 | 457 |
| 2007 | 36 | 471 |
| 2008 | 38 | 496 |
| 2009 | 54 | 565 |
| 2010 | 49 | 499 |
| 2011 | 51 | 659 |
| 2012 | 44 | 755 |
| 2013 | 47 | 812 |
| 2014 | 54 | 815 |
| 2015 | 56 | 913 |
| 2016 | 60 | 973 |
| 2017 | 63 | 1162 |
| 2018 | 64 | 1167 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1337 |
| 2020 | 67 | 1550 |
| 2021 | 47 | 1794 |
| 2022 | 44 | 1701 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1687 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Konan University ranked 156th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3697th in the World with 1,238 publications made and 11,069 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #156 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1322 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3697 of 7,020 | In the World |
Konan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 24 |
| 1992 | 11 | 17 |
| 1993 | 9 | 34 |
| 1994 | 7 | 35 |
| 1995 | 10 | 31 |
| 1996 | 12 | 44 |
| 1997 | 15 | 51 |
| 1998 | 12 | 61 |
| 1999 | 12 | 49 |
| 2000 | 19 | 77 |
| 2001 | 18 | 81 |
| 2002 | 26 | 110 |
| 2003 | 24 | 126 |
| 2004 | 26 | 133 |
| 2005 | 29 | 183 |
| 2006 | 27 | 186 |
| 2007 | 29 | 218 |
| 2008 | 27 | 216 |
| 2009 | 40 | 288 |
| 2010 | 54 | 299 |
| 2011 | 43 | 334 |
| 2012 | 54 | 385 |
| 2013 | 53 | 506 |
| 2014 | 45 | 569 |
| 2015 | 47 | 527 |
| 2016 | 64 | 552 |
| 2017 | 63 | 661 |
| 2018 | 79 | 742 |
| 2019 | 69 | 813 |
| 2020 | 64 | 1039 |
| 2021 | 51 | 1136 |
| 2022 | 46 | 1036 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1139 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
Konan University ranked 141st for Mathematics in Japan and 2954th in the World with 830 publications made and 9,096 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #141 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1244 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2954 of 6,305 | In the World |
Konan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 | 29 |
| 1993 | 7 | 41 |
| 1994 | 8 | 32 |
| 1995 | 6 | 42 |
| 1996 | 6 | 41 |
| 1997 | 7 | 58 |
| 1998 | 9 | 29 |
| 1999 | 9 | 54 |
| 2000 | 16 | 66 |
| 2001 | 20 | 75 |
| 2002 | 27 | 82 |
| 2003 | 30 | 116 |
| 2004 | 24 | 100 |
| 2005 | 14 | 156 |
| 2006 | 22 | 178 |
| 2007 | 21 | 161 |
| 2008 | 27 | 206 |
| 2009 | 42 | 200 |
| 2010 | 31 | 207 |
| 2011 | 41 | 269 |
| 2012 | 37 | 282 |
| 2013 | 29 | 373 |
| 2014 | 30 | 350 |
| 2015 | 27 | 346 |
| 2016 | 30 | 380 |
| 2017 | 27 | 487 |
| 2018 | 40 | 420 |
| 2019 | 41 | 451 |
| 2020 | 31 | 514 |
| 2021 | 33 | 557 |
| 2022 | 21 | 560 |
| 2023 | 18 | 569 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Konan University ranked 126th for Business in Japan and 3045th in the World with 663 publications made and 5,093 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #126 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1175 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3045 of 6,187 | In the World |
Konan University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 15 |
| 1992 | 9 | 18 |
| 1993 | 8 | 17 |
| 1994 | 3 | 23 |
| 1995 | 2 | 24 |
| 1996 | 8 | 14 |
| 1997 | 8 | 22 |
| 1998 | 7 | 27 |
| 1999 | 9 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 | 33 |
| 2001 | 12 | 29 |
| 2002 | 12 | 27 |
| 2003 | 13 | 61 |
| 2004 | 20 | 45 |
| 2005 | 14 | 74 |
| 2006 | 18 | 84 |
| 2007 | 26 | 80 |
| 2008 | 13 | 75 |
| 2009 | 37 | 119 |
| 2010 | 26 | 159 |
| 2011 | 24 | 158 |
| 2012 | 28 | 223 |
| 2013 | 29 | 220 |
| 2014 | 23 | 266 |
| 2015 | 25 | 243 |
| 2016 | 26 | 265 |
| 2017 | 32 | 307 |
| 2018 | 37 | 328 |
| 2019 | 40 | 337 |
| 2020 | 27 | 405 |
| 2021 | 26 | 521 |
| 2022 | 20 | 421 |
| 2023 | 19 | 436 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
Konan University ranked 108th for Economics in Japan and 3150th in the World with 410 publications made and 3,880 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #108 of 323 | In Japan |
| #1181 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3150 of 5,995 | In the World |
Konan University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 | 13 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 |
| 1997 | 3 | 16 |
| 1998 | 5 | 14 |
| 1999 | 5 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 | 19 |
| 2001 | 6 | 23 |
| 2002 | 4 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 | 35 |
| 2004 | 14 | 26 |
| 2005 | 10 | 42 |
| 2006 | 8 | 55 |
| 2007 | 12 | 37 |
| 2008 | 8 | 50 |
| 2009 | 19 | 94 |
| 2010 | 21 | 98 |
| 2011 | 20 | 137 |
| 2012 | 24 | 165 |
| 2013 | 22 | 172 |
| 2014 | 15 | 217 |
| 2015 | 16 | 169 |
| 2016 | 17 | 228 |
| 2017 | 17 | 231 |
| 2018 | 27 | 238 |
| 2019 | 27 | 240 |
| 2020 | 16 | 310 |
| 2021 | 10 | 379 |
| 2022 | 6 | 300 |
| 2023 | 14 | 340 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Konan University ranked 160th for Art & Design in Japan and 3361st in the World with 282 publications made and 1,240 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature.
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 |
| #160 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1253 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3361 of 5,720 | In the World |
Konan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 | 13 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 |
| 2004 | 6 | 24 |
| 2005 | 7 | 23 |
| 2006 | 5 | 33 |
| 2007 | 3 | 23 |
| 2008 | 9 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 | 37 |
| 2010 | 22 | 54 |
| 2011 | 10 | 52 |
| 2012 | 12 | 82 |
| 2013 | 5 | 71 |
| 2014 | 11 | 98 |
| 2015 | 14 | 82 |
| 2016 | 14 | 70 |
| 2017 | 9 | 105 |
| 2018 | 18 | 114 |
| 2019 | 13 | 124 |
| 2020 | 7 | 159 |
| 2021 | 17 | 183 |
| 2022 | 8 | 156 |
| 2023 | 12 | 179 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Konan University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Konan University
