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The Osaka University of Economics ranked 232nd in Japan, 3994th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 10 research topics. The Osaka University of Economics ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,990 academic publications and 19,465 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3994 of 14,131 In the World
#1366 of 5,830 In Asia
#232 of 719 In Japan
#3 of 10 In Osaka
#503 of 1,037 For Tax Law
#926 of 3,609 For Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
#976 of 1,569 For International Economics
#1814 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#5533 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 7 other topics

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Acceptance rate and other statistics

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 141st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3662nd in the World with 1,426 publications made and 14,582 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#141 of 535 In Japan
#1301 of 2,864 In Asia
#3662 of 7,081 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 4 15
1993 5 18
1994 13 15
1995 10 32
1996 12 53
1997 9 21
1998 11 32
1999 11 33
2000 16 67
2001 13 65
2002 10 96
2003 32 95
2004 29 114
2005 23 148
2006 34 134
2007 51 181
2008 26 240
2009 39 293
2010 45 366
2011 49 404
2012 52 425
2013 63 475
2014 56 487
2015 74 535
2016 86 576
2017 82 714
2018 81 765
2019 83 865
2020 72 1130
2021 63 1344
2022 86 1412
2023 83 1497
2024 50 1313

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 62 584 2134
Aesthetics 109 834 2463
Law 68 809 2473
Demography 115 929 2582
Political Science 69 844 2794
History 141 1403 3632
Archaeology 144 1470 3652
Linguistics 196 1598 3794
Sociology 147 1351 3802
Philosophy 166 1388 3826

Economics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 34th for Economics in Japan and 1751st in the World with 1,172 publications made and 12,993 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#34 of 338 In Japan
#522 of 2,553 In Asia
#1751 of 6,167 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 2 13
1993 7 14
1994 12 11
1995 11 26
1996 10 55
1997 11 11
1998 5 31
1999 10 34
2000 15 56
2001 9 54
2002 11 78
2003 27 86
2004 26 89
2005 18 121
2006 32 103
2007 44 169
2008 24 185
2009 46 255
2010 45 340
2011 47 344
2012 43 360
2013 47 431
2014 48 415
2015 54 443
2016 67 458
2017 64 555
2018 66 592
2019 62 681
2020 59 906
2021 48 1001
2022 68 975
2023 62 1082
2024 29 841

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

Economics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 20 220 926
International Economics 15 154 976
Actuarial Science 15 255 1063
Investment Banking and Stock trading 19 363 1163
International Trade 21 244 1187
Finance 34 399 1398
Development Studies 50 732 2229

Business rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 76th for Business in Japan and 2376th in the World with 1,104 publications made and 11,824 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#76 of 392 In Japan
#865 of 2,646 In Asia
#2376 of 6,339 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 2 11
1993 6 12
1994 10 8
1995 10 21
1996 6 31
1997 8 8
1998 4 23
1999 6 24
2000 15 49
2001 8 42
2002 7 72
2003 26 70
2004 23 72
2005 15 97
2006 27 81
2007 35 137
2008 22 154
2009 43 194
2010 37 264
2011 43 303
2012 43 324
2013 51 378
2014 49 397
2015 49 407
2016 68 478
2017 69 555
2018 64 601
2019 59 738
2020 57 925
2021 50 1041
2022 68 1079
2023 61 1180
2024 28 924

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

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Tax Law 10 97 503
International Business 19 192 1044
Actuarial Science 15 255 1063
Investment Banking and Stock trading 19 363 1163
International Trade 21 244 1187
Finance 34 399 1398
Accounting 23 465 1632
Advertising 57 706 2136
Marketing 54 781 2181
Management Information Systems 57 1097 2975
Management 119 1211 2995

Mathematics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 133rd for Mathematics in Japan and 2987th in the World with 903 publications made and 10,209 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#133 of 458 In Japan
#1269 of 2,718 In Asia
#2987 of 6,418 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 0 10
1993 3 9
1994 6 7
1995 11 16
1996 9 51
1997 8 8
1998 5 20
1999 7 22
2000 11 38
2001 5 34
2002 11 68
2003 16 53
2004 17 62
2005 15 79
2006 26 80
2007 27 140
2008 18 151
2009 33 172
2010 33 234
2011 34 272
2012 28 268
2013 36 296
2014 29 295
2015 47 316
2016 61 355
2017 48 432
2018 55 444
2019 55 539
2020 51 710
2021 49 758
2022 47 778
2023 44 808
2024 24 562

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

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 20 220 926
Actuarial Science 15 255 1063
Statistics 147 1331 3097

Computer Science rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 232nd for Computer Science in Japan and 4362nd in the World with 782 publications made and 8,876 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#232 of 513 In Japan
#1910 of 2,840 In Asia
#4362 of 6,845 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 1 6
1993 3 15
1994 5 6
1995 7 16
1996 6 37
1997 2 13
1998 4 12
1999 4 10
2000 9 38
2001 4 27
2002 10 65
2003 18 54
2004 13 51
2005 16 82
2006 18 72
2007 20 94
2008 10 115
2009 20 130
2010 20 193
2011 28 222
2012 28 213
2013 39 249
2014 25 285
2015 41 285
2016 55 364
2017 48 389
2018 44 472
2019 49 560
2020 50 687
2021 39 863
2022 45 880
2023 39 934
2024 26 746

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

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 57 1097 2975
Computer Networking 152 1456 3226
Cyber Security 138 1543 3525
Machine Learning 161 1653 3583
Telecommunications 211 1867 4026
Cognitive Science 241 1841 4081
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 206 1847 4155
Computer Vision 247 1988 4313
Neuroscience 317 1878 4508

Environmental Science rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 236th for Environmental Science in Japan and 4515th in the World with 755 publications made and 8,150 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#236 of 521 In Japan
#1917 of 2,838 In Asia
#4515 of 6,876 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 3 6
1993 3 6
1994 6 9
1995 5 16
1996 6 41
1997 3 10
1998 6 13
1999 4 18
2000 7 41
2001 6 36
2002 6 47
2003 14 58
2004 14 61
2005 20 85
2006 15 71
2007 27 86
2008 13 120
2009 26 167
2010 25 247
2011 23 241
2012 31 237
2013 30 268
2014 30 264
2015 38 313
2016 35 297
2017 48 391
2018 41 413
2019 45 500
2020 39 649
2021 36 764
2022 49 825
2023 35 884
2024 26 759

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

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Ecology 199 1757 4058
Geography and Cartography 193 1729 4212
Paleontology 290 2172 5096
Geology 285 2189 5132

Engineering rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 268th for Engineering in Japan and 4706th in the World with 659 publications made and 7,672 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#268 of 517 In Japan
#2094 of 2,835 In Asia
#4706 of 6,782 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 0 7
1993 0 8
1994 1 3
1995 6 15
1996 5 23
1997 5 11
1998 6 16
1999 2 16
2000 3 24
2001 4 19
2002 6 40
2003 15 41
2004 10 42
2005 21 50
2006 17 72
2007 19 92
2008 14 107
2009 20 137
2010 17 191
2011 26 187
2012 23 212
2013 26 225
2014 25 236
2015 32 223
2016 42 284
2017 40 323
2018 34 341
2019 39 413
2020 38 507
2021 30 613
2022 42 607
2023 35 715
2024 25 530

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

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computer Networking 152 1456 3226
Aerospace Engineering 229 1737 3973
Telecommunications 211 1867 4026
Acoustical Engineering 251 1815 4158
Mechanical Engineering 233 1870 4359
Electrical Engineering 231 1989 4366
Optical Engineering 281 2082 4661
Metallurgical Engineering 303 2235 4887
Materials Science 304 2209 4914

Physics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 279th for Physics in Japan and 4737th in the World with 575 publications made and 6,486 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#279 of 513 In Japan
#2080 of 2,817 In Asia
#4737 of 6,713 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 6
1993 0 6
1994 2 3
1995 4 15
1996 3 18
1997 5 8
1998 6 16
1999 3 17
2000 5 19
2001 3 24
2002 6 38
2003 19 35
2004 15 28
2005 16 59
2006 23 64
2007 15 93
2008 11 105
2009 15 136
2010 13 166
2011 23 161
2012 19 175
2013 24 191
2014 28 206
2015 24 225
2016 36 226
2017 30 283
2018 35 308
2019 36 363
2020 35 424
2021 23 476
2022 31 497
2023 23 562
2024 14 431

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

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 233 1654 3937
Acoustical Engineering 251 1815 4158
Quantum and Particle physics 257 1952 4384
Optical Engineering 281 2082 4661
Materials Science 304 2209 4914

Biology rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 356th for Biology in Japan and 5503rd in the World with 497 publications made and 4,578 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology.

Biology ranking Location
#356 of 527 In Japan
#2344 of 2,834 In Asia
#5503 of 6,833 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 3 7
1993 0 4
1994 2 7
1995 3 13
1996 1 34
1997 0 9
1998 2 13
1999 2 13
2000 6 28
2001 4 14
2002 5 36
2003 8 32
2004 9 37
2005 9 51
2006 7 35
2007 16 57
2008 8 69
2009 10 82
2010 8 118
2011 19 112
2012 20 145
2013 24 170
2014 29 167
2015 19 192
2016 31 196
2017 29 234
2018 28 288
2019 26 333
2020 21 414
2021 36 539
2022 42 527
2023 18 568
2024 22 472

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

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Evolutionary Biology 172 1299 3129
Neuroscience 317 1878 4508
Paleontology 290 2172 5096
Botany 327 2299 5293
Genetics 387 2353 5467
Biochemistry 420 2489 5788

Psychology rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 235th for Psychology in Japan and 4406th in the World with 412 publications made and 5,434 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#235 of 494 In Japan
#1806 of 2,755 In Asia
#4406 of 6,645 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 0 3
1993 0 8
1994 1 2
1995 2 5
1996 0 5
1997 0 5
1998 3 4
1999 2 5
2000 2 24
2001 3 13
2002 6 27
2003 5 25
2004 11 27
2005 1 33
2006 6 25
2007 3 57
2008 6 58
2009 10 80
2010 7 78
2011 18 107
2012 14 129
2013 21 138
2014 21 151
2015 22 180
2016 34 197
2017 18 235
2018 22 287
2019 29 334
2020 31 484
2021 26 561
2022 29 540
2023 26 601
2024 23 501

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

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Psychology 114 1004 2826
Child Psychology 157 1204 3324
Cognitive Science 241 1841 4081
Neuroscience 317 1878 4508
Psychiatry 315 1993 4850

Art & Design rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 165th for Art & Design in Japan and 3686th in the World with 226 publications made and 2,860 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, 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
#165 of 346 In Japan
#1411 of 2,428 In Asia
#3686 of 5,966 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 1
1993 1 3
1994 2 1
1995 2 7
1996 3 5
1997 1 3
1998 2 3
1999 1 5
2000 4 9
2001 3 11
2002 2 23
2003 3 19
2004 4 22
2005 4 24
2006 9 25
2007 8 37
2008 6 46
2009 4 72
2010 8 58
2011 4 61
2012 8 66
2013 5 63
2014 11 69
2015 11 82
2016 20 99
2017 8 96
2018 12 117
2019 13 138
2020 16 175
2021 7 233
2022 16 240
2023 15 252
2024 4 196

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

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 109 834 2463
Fashion Design 156 1310 3342

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Osaka University of Economics

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Public Health 152 1386 3554
Physical Therapy 300 1630 3836
Medicine 320 2124 5116
Pathology 369 2324 5435
Chemistry 359 2368 5442
Organic Chemistry 403 2508 5724