Nanzan University ranked 170th in Japan, 2875th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 75 research topics. Nanzan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,686 academic publications and 10,047 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Nanzan University ranked 134th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3333rd in the World with 1,086 publications made and 7,048 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #134 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1142 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3333 of 7,020 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 41 |
| 1992 | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 | 29 |
| 1995 | 9 | 17 |
| 1996 | 12 | 20 |
| 1997 | 10 | 26 |
| 1998 | 10 | 33 |
| 1999 | 21 | 55 |
| 2000 | 7 | 47 |
| 2001 | 16 | 66 |
| 2002 | 24 | 64 |
| 2003 | 18 | 94 |
| 2004 | 13 | 104 |
| 2005 | 15 | 99 |
| 2006 | 24 | 122 |
| 2007 | 31 | 158 |
| 2008 | 18 | 186 |
| 2009 | 32 | 244 |
| 2010 | 29 | 265 |
| 2011 | 30 | 292 |
| 2012 | 48 | 263 |
| 2013 | 38 | 281 |
| 2014 | 44 | 367 |
| 2015 | 52 | 329 |
| 2016 | 67 | 305 |
| 2017 | 68 | 282 |
| 2018 | 42 | 312 |
| 2019 | 72 | 372 |
| 2020 | 57 | 451 |
| 2021 | 67 | 450 |
| 2022 | 71 | 510 |
| 2023 | 50 | 539 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
Nanzan University ranked 202nd for Computer Science in Japan and 3547th in the World with 852 publications made and 5,324 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Software Engineering.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #202 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1534 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3547 of 6,752 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 |
| 1992 | 4 | 9 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 | 31 |
| 2000 | 6 | 28 |
| 2001 | 6 | 37 |
| 2002 | 23 | 40 |
| 2003 | 18 | 63 |
| 2004 | 17 | 80 |
| 2005 | 14 | 67 |
| 2006 | 19 | 83 |
| 2007 | 22 | 111 |
| 2008 | 23 | 145 |
| 2009 | 34 | 211 |
| 2010 | 25 | 235 |
| 2011 | 30 | 243 |
| 2012 | 43 | 248 |
| 2013 | 34 | 261 |
| 2014 | 29 | 330 |
| 2015 | 39 | 306 |
| 2016 | 45 | 263 |
| 2017 | 57 | 271 |
| 2018 | 43 | 283 |
| 2019 | 54 | 354 |
| 2020 | 39 | 408 |
| 2021 | 53 | 427 |
| 2022 | 61 | 466 |
| 2023 | 40 | 427 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
Nanzan University ranked 244th for Engineering in Japan and 4016th in the World with 751 publications made and 5,072 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #244 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1812 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4016 of 6,684 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 12 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 | 14 |
| 1997 | 5 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 | 18 |
| 1999 | 5 | 28 |
| 2000 | 4 | 26 |
| 2001 | 6 | 29 |
| 2002 | 22 | 30 |
| 2003 | 18 | 44 |
| 2004 | 15 | 66 |
| 2005 | 17 | 66 |
| 2006 | 16 | 80 |
| 2007 | 25 | 96 |
| 2008 | 20 | 131 |
| 2009 | 33 | 176 |
| 2010 | 29 | 202 |
| 2011 | 24 | 218 |
| 2012 | 31 | 213 |
| 2013 | 28 | 233 |
| 2014 | 30 | 266 |
| 2015 | 36 | 261 |
| 2016 | 40 | 230 |
| 2017 | 47 | 226 |
| 2018 | 35 | 273 |
| 2019 | 46 | 307 |
| 2020 | 30 | 329 |
| 2021 | 42 | 377 |
| 2022 | 49 | 413 |
| 2023 | 41 | 392 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Engineering.
Business rankings
Nanzan University ranked 119th for Business in Japan and 2891st in the World with 680 publications made and 4,347 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #119 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1111 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2891 of 6,187 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 | 6 | 9 |
| 1996 | 9 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 | 17 |
| 1998 | 4 | 19 |
| 1999 | 13 | 29 |
| 2000 | 5 | 31 |
| 2001 | 8 | 32 |
| 2002 | 9 | 35 |
| 2003 | 12 | 58 |
| 2004 | 13 | 66 |
| 2005 | 6 | 56 |
| 2006 | 18 | 70 |
| 2007 | 22 | 99 |
| 2008 | 18 | 130 |
| 2009 | 30 | 155 |
| 2010 | 29 | 182 |
| 2011 | 24 | 205 |
| 2012 | 30 | 188 |
| 2013 | 28 | 211 |
| 2014 | 28 | 230 |
| 2015 | 33 | 215 |
| 2016 | 45 | 193 |
| 2017 | 42 | 224 |
| 2018 | 33 | 222 |
| 2019 | 30 | 275 |
| 2020 | 26 | 281 |
| 2021 | 40 | 278 |
| 2022 | 41 | 338 |
| 2023 | 34 | 375 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Business.
Environmental Science rankings
Nanzan University ranked 244th for Environmental Science in Japan and 4465th in the World with 672 publications made and 4,181 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #244 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1891 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4465 of 6,798 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 | 21 |
| 1995 | 4 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 | 14 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 18 |
| 1999 | 7 | 33 |
| 2000 | 2 | 27 |
| 2001 | 10 | 34 |
| 2002 | 13 | 34 |
| 2003 | 14 | 45 |
| 2004 | 9 | 55 |
| 2005 | 7 | 54 |
| 2006 | 11 | 61 |
| 2007 | 17 | 73 |
| 2008 | 11 | 102 |
| 2009 | 20 | 124 |
| 2010 | 16 | 143 |
| 2011 | 20 | 144 |
| 2012 | 27 | 150 |
| 2013 | 22 | 157 |
| 2014 | 28 | 167 |
| 2015 | 35 | 182 |
| 2016 | 52 | 166 |
| 2017 | 37 | 188 |
| 2018 | 26 | 200 |
| 2019 | 51 | 255 |
| 2020 | 30 | 291 |
| 2021 | 48 | 341 |
| 2022 | 54 | 368 |
| 2023 | 39 | 403 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Physics rankings
Nanzan University ranked 256th for Physics in Japan and 4183rd in the World with 637 publications made and 4,438 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #256 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1859 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4183 of 6,603 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 | 14 |
| 1999 | 9 | 25 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 |
| 2001 | 3 | 26 |
| 2002 | 13 | 23 |
| 2003 | 14 | 33 |
| 2004 | 11 | 58 |
| 2005 | 10 | 57 |
| 2006 | 13 | 70 |
| 2007 | 13 | 83 |
| 2008 | 10 | 106 |
| 2009 | 31 | 138 |
| 2010 | 21 | 161 |
| 2011 | 20 | 178 |
| 2012 | 22 | 163 |
| 2013 | 27 | 175 |
| 2014 | 24 | 234 |
| 2015 | 36 | 222 |
| 2016 | 32 | 199 |
| 2017 | 45 | 224 |
| 2018 | 45 | 259 |
| 2019 | 37 | 255 |
| 2020 | 27 | 282 |
| 2021 | 36 | 298 |
| 2022 | 35 | 317 |
| 2023 | 36 | 328 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Physics.
Mathematics rankings
Nanzan University ranked 151st for Mathematics in Japan and 3117th in the World with 568 publications made and 4,371 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #151 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1334 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3117 of 6,305 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 9 |
| 1992 | 4 | 10 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 | 8 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 | 18 |
| 1998 | 7 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 | 36 |
| 2000 | 3 | 25 |
| 2001 | 8 | 30 |
| 2002 | 10 | 30 |
| 2003 | 12 | 44 |
| 2004 | 13 | 44 |
| 2005 | 13 | 57 |
| 2006 | 14 | 67 |
| 2007 | 20 | 91 |
| 2008 | 16 | 119 |
| 2009 | 31 | 170 |
| 2010 | 22 | 171 |
| 2011 | 17 | 191 |
| 2012 | 31 | 188 |
| 2013 | 20 | 193 |
| 2014 | 15 | 220 |
| 2015 | 32 | 236 |
| 2016 | 25 | 219 |
| 2017 | 25 | 203 |
| 2018 | 22 | 228 |
| 2019 | 36 | 308 |
| 2020 | 19 | 303 |
| 2021 | 25 | 292 |
| 2022 | 40 | 358 |
| 2023 | 28 | 313 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Mathematics.
Economics rankings
Nanzan University ranked 95th for Economics in Japan and 2856th in the World with 482 publications made and 3,000 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #95 of 323 | In Japan |
| #1037 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2856 of 5,995 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 | 4 | 9 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 |
| 1995 | 5 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 | 12 |
| 1997 | 3 | 17 |
| 1998 | 3 | 23 |
| 1999 | 11 | 34 |
| 2000 | 2 | 31 |
| 2001 | 6 | 27 |
| 2002 | 4 | 29 |
| 2003 | 10 | 39 |
| 2004 | 4 | 42 |
| 2005 | 7 | 52 |
| 2006 | 11 | 54 |
| 2007 | 14 | 69 |
| 2008 | 9 | 87 |
| 2009 | 14 | 103 |
| 2010 | 18 | 101 |
| 2011 | 16 | 119 |
| 2012 | 17 | 122 |
| 2013 | 15 | 132 |
| 2014 | 18 | 145 |
| 2015 | 22 | 123 |
| 2016 | 34 | 142 |
| 2017 | 28 | 143 |
| 2018 | 17 | 165 |
| 2019 | 36 | 208 |
| 2020 | 20 | 197 |
| 2021 | 29 | 220 |
| 2022 | 32 | 255 |
| 2023 | 25 | 286 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Economics.
Biology rankings
Nanzan University ranked 352nd for Biology in Japan and 5331st in the World with 463 publications made and 2,733 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #352 of 523 | In Japan |
| #2272 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #5331 of 6,770 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 18 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 | 13 |
| 1998 | 2 | 13 |
| 1999 | 3 | 19 |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 |
| 2001 | 7 | 22 |
| 2002 | 6 | 27 |
| 2003 | 11 | 43 |
| 2004 | 6 | 56 |
| 2005 | 5 | 42 |
| 2006 | 8 | 47 |
| 2007 | 8 | 59 |
| 2008 | 7 | 69 |
| 2009 | 25 | 99 |
| 2010 | 11 | 128 |
| 2011 | 13 | 130 |
| 2012 | 18 | 112 |
| 2013 | 17 | 130 |
| 2014 | 15 | 169 |
| 2015 | 26 | 140 |
| 2016 | 25 | 148 |
| 2017 | 32 | 166 |
| 2018 | 19 | 186 |
| 2019 | 34 | 208 |
| 2020 | 21 | 217 |
| 2021 | 32 | 277 |
| 2022 | 35 | 303 |
| 2023 | 27 | 328 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Biology.
Psychology rankings
Nanzan University ranked 233rd for Psychology in Japan and 4181st in the World with 325 publications made and 2,258 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #233 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1683 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #4181 of 6,528 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 4 | 14 |
| 2000 | 4 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 16 |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 | 26 |
| 2004 | 3 | 25 |
| 2005 | 4 | 33 |
| 2006 | 6 | 27 |
| 2007 | 2 | 47 |
| 2008 | 3 | 70 |
| 2009 | 10 | 85 |
| 2010 | 6 | 78 |
| 2011 | 14 | 98 |
| 2012 | 20 | 97 |
| 2013 | 15 | 100 |
| 2014 | 10 | 109 |
| 2015 | 14 | 116 |
| 2016 | 16 | 97 |
| 2017 | 20 | 115 |
| 2018 | 14 | 129 |
| 2019 | 28 | 162 |
| 2020 | 22 | 173 |
| 2021 | 27 | 188 |
| 2022 | 27 | 191 |
| 2023 | 19 | 188 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
Nanzan University ranked 146th for Art & Design in Japan and 3085th in the World with 274 publications made and 1,601 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, 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 |
| #146 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1127 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3085 of 5,720 | In the World |
Nanzan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 13 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 | 16 |
| 2004 | 4 | 29 |
| 2005 | 4 | 23 |
| 2006 | 5 | 24 |
| 2007 | 8 | 23 |
| 2008 | 7 | 42 |
| 2009 | 9 | 60 |
| 2010 | 2 | 63 |
| 2011 | 13 | 54 |
| 2012 | 7 | 58 |
| 2013 | 8 | 44 |
| 2014 | 9 | 78 |
| 2015 | 12 | 56 |
| 2016 | 15 | 44 |
| 2017 | 19 | 47 |
| 2018 | 14 | 56 |
| 2019 | 15 | 69 |
| 2020 | 12 | 74 |
| 2021 | 27 | 86 |
| 2022 | 24 | 93 |
| 2023 | 10 | 99 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Nanzan University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Nanzan University
