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Nanzan University ranked 164th in Japan, 2586th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 77 research topics. Nanzan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,912 academic publications and 18,853 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2586 of 14,131 In the World
#757 of 5,830 In Asia
#164 of 719 In Japan
#6 of 20 In Nagoya
#1494 of 4,476 For Anthropology
#1585 of 1,843 For International Trade
#1664 of 2,110 For International Business
#1366 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2054 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Nanzan University ranked 106th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2976th in the World with 1,217 publications made and 14,284 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#106 of 536 In Japan
#998 of 2,867 In Asia
#2976 of 7,088 In the World

Nanzan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 6 32
1994 6 38
1995 9 29
1996 13 40
1997 12 53
1998 11 53
1999 22 82
2000 10 73
2001 17 96
2002 30 102
2003 21 137
2004 14 150
2005 16 160
2006 28 190
2007 30 229
2008 24 281
2009 32 341
2010 33 364
2011 32 424
2012 55 450
2013 43 471
2014 47 634
2015 61 635
2016 69 582
2017 71 635
2018 42 655
2019 74 771
2020 60 845
2021 71 872
2022 73 913
2023 58 1043
2024 28 860
2025 18 628

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Anthropology 20 339 1494
Sociology 80 696 2354
Linguistics 115 928 2364
Classics and Ancient History 76 749 2464
Philosophy 94 814 2631
Aesthetics 120 933 2662
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 73 969 3002
Education Majors 107 1253 3467
Law 113 1288 3470
Political Science 108 1274 3682
History 142 1453 3730
Demography 165 1494 3769
Archaeology 152 1594 3908

Computer Science rankings

Nanzan University ranked 199th for Computer Science in Japan and 3815th in the World with 944 publications made and 8,365 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Software Engineering.

Computer Science ranking Location
#199 of 515 In Japan
#1682 of 2,842 In Asia
#3815 of 6,855 In the World

Nanzan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 3 21
1994 2 20
1995 3 14
1996 6 23
1997 7 27
1998 7 27
1999 8 42
2000 8 40
2001 7 56
2002 28 76
2003 19 96
2004 17 119
2005 13 116
2006 21 139
2007 25 172
2008 27 203
2009 35 304
2010 26 303
2011 34 332
2012 45 374
2013 36 383
2014 32 507
2015 41 520
2016 47 447
2017 56 500
2018 46 505
2019 58 622
2020 42 620
2021 53 689
2022 65 704
2023 44 769
2024 29 557
2025 12 367

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 84 779 1836
Software Engineering 63 718 2054
Management Information Systems 48 978 2749
Computer Networking 131 1295 2849
Telecommunications 164 1462 3156
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 147 1427 3157
Machine Learning 175 1813 3921
Cognitive Science 242 1868 4137
Cyber Security 172 1835 4146
Computer Vision 240 1965 4258
Neuroscience 366 2132 5065

Engineering rankings

Nanzan University ranked 237th for Engineering in Japan and 4195th in the World with 833 publications made and 7,863 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#237 of 520 In Japan
#1902 of 2,841 In Asia
#4195 of 6,795 In the World

Nanzan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 3 16
1994 2 20
1995 2 8
1996 7 21
1997 7 21
1998 8 24
1999 5 35
2000 6 35
2001 8 41
2002 26 54
2003 20 73
2004 16 91
2005 15 94
2006 18 129
2007 24 131
2008 26 189
2009 33 244
2010 28 254
2011 29 297
2012 33 312
2013 28 333
2014 32 394
2015 40 413
2016 38 348
2017 45 398
2018 39 457
2019 51 510
2020 29 487
2021 44 585
2022 52 583
2023 52 600
2024 23 492
2025 13 367

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computer Networking 131 1295 2849
Systems Engineering 132 1281 3102
Electronic Engineering 175 1514 3133
Telecommunications 164 1462 3156
Aerospace Engineering 192 1481 3348
Acoustical Engineering 208 1506 3454
Mechanical Engineering 195 1534 3546
Electrical Engineering 192 1732 3689
Structural Engineering 226 1714 3776
Optical Engineering 265 1984 4406
Metallurgical Engineering 300 2185 4774
Materials Science 295 2164 4784

Environmental Science rankings

Nanzan University ranked 243rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 4722nd in the World with 747 publications made and 6,434 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#243 of 523 In Japan
#2014 of 2,841 In Asia
#4722 of 6,888 In the World

Nanzan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 3 15
1994 3 29
1995 4 15
1996 8 23
1997 6 26
1998 4 26
1999 7 42
2000 2 40
2001 10 43
2002 16 48
2003 15 65
2004 9 79
2005 7 79
2006 13 97
2007 16 121
2008 16 165
2009 20 189
2010 16 197
2011 21 215
2012 29 263
2013 22 262
2014 32 303
2015 37 338
2016 55 316
2017 34 380
2018 27 379
2019 51 497
2020 34 492
2021 49 597
2022 57 586
2023 44 685
2024 21 604
2025 19 460

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Agricultural Science 189 1858 4154
Geography and Cartography 187 1731 4209
Ecology 253 2095 4856
Paleontology 273 2116 4924
Geology 276 2149 5013

Business rankings

Nanzan University ranked 115th for Business in Japan and 3199th in the World with 742 publications made and 6,339 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#115 of 394 In Japan
#1268 of 2,654 In Asia
#3199 of 6,366 In the World

Nanzan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 3 11
1994 2 19
1995 6 11
1996 10 18
1997 8 25
1998 5 27
1999 14 39
2000 6 40
2001 10 45
2002 8 44
2003 16 82
2004 12 80
2005 7 75
2006 20 102
2007 22 134
2008 22 164
2009 30 207
2010 31 244
2011 27 269
2012 32 291
2013 28 307
2014 31 352
2015 38 348
2016 49 313
2017 45 404
2018 33 401
2019 30 490
2020 27 453
2021 37 475
2022 41 480
2023 37 579
2024 16 400
2025 6 287

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Trade 32 402 1585
International Business 35 425 1664
Investment Banking and Stock trading 34 678 1830
Management Information Systems 48 978 2749
Finance 104 1108 2858
Accounting 63 1089 2888
Management 120 1245 3047
Marketing 111 1395 3472

Physics rankings

Nanzan University ranked 252nd for Physics in Japan and 4282nd in the World with 697 publications made and 7,104 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#252 of 515 In Japan
#1918 of 2,822 In Asia
#4282 of 6,729 In the World

Nanzan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 3 9
1994 1 18
1995 7 11
1996 5 17
1997 4 17
1998 6 22
1999 8 33
2000 3 31
2001 5 40
2002 16 40
2003 16 61
2004 9 75
2005 9 80
2006 14 111
2007 13 116
2008 15 162
2009 28 181
2010 24 210
2011 23 243
2012 23 265
2013 27 260
2014 27 327
2015 37 360
2016 35 303
2017 46 365
2018 43 398
2019 37 424
2020 29 423
2021 35 482
2022 35 465
2023 43 496
2024 20 397
2025 13 282

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 208 1506 3454
Astrophysics and Astronomy 214 1551 3694
Quantum and Particle physics 232 1799 3953
Optical Engineering 265 1984 4406
Materials Science 295 2164 4784

Mathematics rankings

Nanzan University ranked 149th for Mathematics in Japan and 3355th in the World with 628 publications made and 6,964 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#149 of 460 In Japan
#1461 of 2,725 In Asia
#3355 of 6,434 In the World

Nanzan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 0 11
1994 1 22
1995 8 13
1996 7 20
1997 6 30
1998 7 29
1999 4 48
2000 6 30
2001 10 43
2002 15 51
2003 15 67
2004 15 66
2005 13 85
2006 15 99
2007 22 131
2008 23 161
2009 28 232
2010 24 232
2011 21 254
2012 35 269
2013 21 303
2014 19 317
2015 30 382
2016 30 322
2017 22 351
2018 25 384
2019 40 465
2020 20 473
2021 23 485
2022 44 532
2023 28 516
2024 13 384
2025 2 266

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Applied Mathematics 68 763 1865
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 55 723 1983
Statistics 155 1445 3291
Math Teachers 107 1236 3339

Economics rankings

Nanzan University ranked 95th for Economics in Japan and 3153rd in the World with 519 publications made and 4,467 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#95 of 340 In Japan
#1188 of 2,559 In Asia
#3153 of 6,188 In the World

Nanzan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 2 11
1994 1 19
1995 5 13
1996 7 19
1997 4 23
1998 3 30
1999 11 43
2000 1 36
2001 8 36
2002 7 38
2003 12 61
2004 6 46
2005 9 70
2006 13 78
2007 13 93
2008 11 110
2009 13 126
2010 21 146
2011 17 166
2012 18 192
2013 17 211
2014 18 221
2015 24 214
2016 36 224
2017 30 265
2018 16 276
2019 37 348
2020 20 334
2021 24 373
2022 33 372
2023 28 461
2024 11 353
2025 8 264

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Trade 32 402 1585
Investment Banking and Stock trading 34 678 1830
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 55 723 1983
Finance 104 1108 2858
Development Studies 115 1484 3771

Biology rankings

Nanzan University ranked 356th for Biology in Japan and 5526th in the World with 509 publications made and 4,154 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#356 of 528 In Japan
#2357 of 2,838 In Asia
#5526 of 6,841 In the World

Nanzan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 2 13
1994 2 20
1995 3 7
1996 3 16
1997 4 17
1998 3 26
1999 4 27
2000 3 33
2001 6 34
2002 8 46
2003 11 59
2004 6 73
2005 6 75
2006 9 71
2007 10 101
2008 10 116
2009 23 149
2010 10 169
2011 16 183
2012 18 208
2013 18 223
2014 15 278
2015 27 251
2016 26 273
2017 33 331
2018 17 329
2019 30 401
2020 23 386
2021 31 475
2022 37 457
2023 32 544
2024 15 431
2025 16 329

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Agricultural Science 189 1858 4154
Paleontology 273 2116 4924
Neuroscience 366 2132 5065
Botany 319 2263 5196
Genetics 390 2371 5525
Biochemistry 403 2441 5662

Psychology rankings

Nanzan University ranked 150th for Psychology in Japan and 3135th in the World with 365 publications made and 5,584 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#150 of 498 In Japan
#1245 of 2,766 In Asia
#3135 of 6,663 In the World

Nanzan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 1 12
1994 1 8
1995 5 5
1996 1 9
1997 6 17
1998 3 16
1999 5 25
2000 5 21
2001 5 27
2002 3 28
2003 6 35
2004 4 39
2005 5 56
2006 7 37
2007 5 71
2008 3 91
2009 9 114
2010 7 118
2011 18 144
2012 20 167
2013 15 182
2014 13 202
2015 13 267
2016 17 222
2017 20 282
2018 13 277
2019 28 332
2020 22 339
2021 25 396
2022 25 357
2023 21 404
2024 15 376
2025 6 238

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Psychology 66 617 1996
Education Majors 107 1253 3467
Child Psychology 203 1522 3862
Cognitive Science 242 1868 4137
Neuroscience 366 2132 5065
Psychiatry 349 2153 5181

Art & Design rankings

Nanzan University ranked 130th for Art & Design in Japan and 3169th in the World with 294 publications made and 2,515 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
#130 of 350 In Japan
#1188 of 2,450 In Asia
#3169 of 6,010 In the World

Nanzan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 0 11
1994 1 7
1995 3 9
1996 3 15
1997 0 18
1998 2 15
1999 5 13
2000 3 20
2001 1 16
2002 9 27
2003 4 24
2004 4 51
2005 5 42
2006 5 38
2007 8 43
2008 8 62
2009 10 84
2010 2 82
2011 14 89
2012 10 99
2013 9 74
2014 10 137
2015 11 123
2016 17 123
2017 17 126
2018 15 136
2019 14 139
2020 14 170
2021 27 191
2022 19 190
2023 14 217
2024 7 139
2025 7 100

The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 120 933 2662
Literature 94 915 2714
Fashion Design 169 1433 3596

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Nanzan University

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Public Health 198 1756 4297
Chemistry 350 2338 5337
Organic Chemistry 366 2387 5420
Medicine 357 2276 5444
Pathology 398 2447 5714