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The Osaka University of Economics ranked 225th in Japan, 3483rd in the global 2026 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 2,034 academic publications and 20,937 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3483 of 14,131 In the World
#1101 of 5,830 In Asia
#225 of 719 In Japan
#3 of 10 In Osaka
#506 of 1,059 For Tax Law
#942 of 3,658 For Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
#996 of 1,579 For International Economics
#1813 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#4047 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 7 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 142nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3707th in the World with 1,451 publications made and 15,762 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#142 of 536 In Japan
#1340 of 2,867 In Asia
#3707 of 7,088 In the World

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

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
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 51 180
2008 26 241
2009 39 292
2010 44 366
2011 50 404
2012 52 425
2013 63 476
2014 56 487
2015 74 536
2016 85 573
2017 82 717
2018 80 765
2019 83 861
2020 72 1128
2021 63 1341
2022 86 1408
2023 83 1497
2024 53 1343
2025 30 1198

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 60 583 2109
Aesthetics 108 853 2490
Law 66 841 2517
Demography 115 974 2648
Political Science 69 881 2844
History 141 1439 3683
Archaeology 144 1495 3685
Linguistics 194 1621 3822
Sociology 148 1399 3859
Philosophy 167 1416 3859

Economics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 35th for Economics in Japan and 1782nd in the World with 1,179 publications made and 13,884 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#35 of 340 In Japan
#546 of 2,559 In Asia
#1782 of 6,188 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
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 77
2003 27 86
2004 26 89
2005 18 121
2006 32 103
2007 44 167
2008 24 186
2009 46 255
2010 45 342
2011 47 345
2012 43 358
2013 47 432
2014 48 414
2015 54 443
2016 67 458
2017 64 553
2018 66 591
2019 62 682
2020 58 908
2021 48 996
2022 68 970
2023 62 1084
2024 29 857
2025 10 782

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 20 228 942
International Economics 16 160 996
Actuarial Science 15 272 1085
Investment Banking and Stock trading 18 370 1173
International Trade 24 258 1209
Finance 33 409 1416
Development Studies 50 774 2298

Business rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 74th for Business in Japan and 2394th in the World with 1,116 publications made and 12,727 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#74 of 394 In Japan
#885 of 2,654 In Asia
#2394 of 6,366 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
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 71
2003 26 70
2004 23 72
2005 15 97
2006 27 82
2007 35 136
2008 22 155
2009 43 194
2010 37 265
2011 43 303
2012 43 322
2013 51 378
2014 49 396
2015 49 405
2016 68 478
2017 68 553
2018 62 601
2019 59 737
2020 57 928
2021 50 1037
2022 68 1076
2023 62 1180
2024 29 943
2025 17 854

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 97 506
International Business 19 205 1068
Actuarial Science 15 272 1085
Investment Banking and Stock trading 18 370 1173
International Trade 24 258 1209
Finance 33 409 1416
Accounting 23 485 1666
Advertising 55 691 2091
Marketing 54 796 2197
Management Information Systems 58 1109 2996
Management 118 1234 3029

Mathematics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 133rd for Mathematics in Japan and 3031st in the World with 914 publications made and 10,804 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#133 of 460 In Japan
#1298 of 2,725 In Asia
#3031 of 6,434 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
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 67
2003 16 53
2004 17 62
2005 15 79
2006 26 80
2007 27 139
2008 18 152
2009 33 172
2010 33 235
2011 34 272
2012 28 268
2013 36 298
2014 29 294
2015 47 316
2016 59 352
2017 48 432
2018 55 444
2019 55 536
2020 51 707
2021 48 758
2022 47 775
2023 44 808
2024 24 574
2025 18 488

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 20 228 942
Actuarial Science 15 272 1085
Statistics 146 1352 3127

Computer Science rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 232nd for Computer Science in Japan and 4401st in the World with 790 publications made and 9,514 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#232 of 515 In Japan
#1935 of 2,842 In Asia
#4401 of 6,855 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
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 93
2008 10 115
2009 20 129
2010 20 194
2011 28 222
2012 28 212
2013 39 250
2014 25 286
2015 41 285
2016 54 363
2017 48 387
2018 43 470
2019 49 558
2020 49 685
2021 39 853
2022 45 880
2023 36 933
2024 29 757
2025 14 589

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 58 1109 2996
Computer Networking 153 1477 3262
Cyber Security 137 1578 3584
Machine Learning 159 1678 3625
Telecommunications 212 1900 4096
Cognitive Science 239 1860 4124
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 205 1875 4199
Computer Vision 247 2004 4350
Neuroscience 317 1897 4538

Environmental Science rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 231st for Environmental Science in Japan and 4539th in the World with 765 publications made and 8,909 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#231 of 523 In Japan
#1934 of 2,841 In Asia
#4539 of 6,888 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
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 46
2003 14 58
2004 14 61
2005 20 85
2006 15 70
2007 27 85
2008 13 121
2009 26 165
2010 25 247
2011 24 241
2012 31 237
2013 30 269
2014 30 265
2015 38 313
2016 35 297
2017 48 392
2018 41 412
2019 45 502
2020 39 650
2021 36 762
2022 49 818
2023 33 878
2024 29 780
2025 10 703

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 200 1782 4099
Geography and Cartography 189 1738 4224
Paleontology 290 2199 5139
Geology 283 2204 5153

Engineering rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 269th for Engineering in Japan and 4723rd in the World with 667 publications made and 8,250 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#269 of 520 In Japan
#2103 of 2,841 In Asia
#4723 of 6,795 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
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 39
2003 15 42
2004 10 42
2005 21 50
2006 17 72
2007 19 92
2008 14 107
2009 20 137
2010 17 191
2011 26 188
2012 23 212
2013 26 224
2014 25 237
2015 32 223
2016 41 283
2017 40 321
2018 32 339
2019 39 412
2020 38 508
2021 30 611
2022 42 608
2023 32 714
2024 30 543
2025 11 485

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 153 1477 3262
Aerospace Engineering 228 1767 4017
Telecommunications 212 1900 4096
Acoustical Engineering 252 1838 4199
Mechanical Engineering 232 1873 4359
Electrical Engineering 233 2017 4403
Optical Engineering 282 2100 4705
Metallurgical Engineering 304 2252 4919
Materials Science 306 2231 4964

Physics rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 279th for Physics in Japan and 4770th in the World with 585 publications made and 6,847 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#279 of 515 In Japan
#2099 of 2,822 In Asia
#4770 of 6,729 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
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 23 162
2012 19 175
2013 24 191
2014 28 208
2015 24 223
2016 35 226
2017 30 281
2018 33 305
2019 36 362
2020 35 423
2021 23 477
2022 31 499
2023 27 562
2024 18 439
2025 6 394

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 235 1691 4003
Acoustical Engineering 252 1838 4199
Quantum and Particle physics 258 1982 4432
Optical Engineering 282 2100 4705
Materials Science 306 2231 4964

Biology rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 354th for Biology in Japan and 5514th in the World with 507 publications made and 4,998 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology.

Biology ranking Location
#354 of 528 In Japan
#2353 of 2,838 In Asia
#5514 of 6,841 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
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 35
2003 8 33
2004 9 37
2005 9 51
2006 7 35
2007 16 57
2008 8 69
2009 10 82
2010 8 118
2011 20 112
2012 20 145
2013 24 170
2014 29 168
2015 19 190
2016 31 196
2017 29 236
2018 28 289
2019 26 334
2020 21 411
2021 36 534
2022 42 523
2023 18 563
2024 23 483
2025 10 377

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 174 1320 3161
Neuroscience 317 1897 4538
Paleontology 290 2199 5139
Botany 327 2305 5311
Genetics 389 2358 5479
Biochemistry 421 2501 5821

Psychology rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 233rd for Psychology in Japan and 4421st in the World with 425 publications made and 5,877 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#233 of 498 In Japan
#1817 of 2,766 In Asia
#4421 of 6,663 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
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 26
2007 3 57
2008 6 59
2009 10 79
2010 7 78
2011 18 107
2012 14 129
2013 21 139
2014 21 152
2015 22 179
2016 34 197
2017 18 234
2018 22 288
2019 29 334
2020 30 482
2021 27 557
2022 29 540
2023 26 595
2024 23 515
2025 17 384

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 113 1023 2843
Child Psychology 162 1283 3434
Cognitive Science 239 1860 4124
Neuroscience 317 1897 4538
Psychiatry 321 2030 4912

Art & Design rankings

The Osaka University of Economics ranked 164th for Art & Design in Japan and 3719th in the World with 226 publications made and 3,158 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
#164 of 350 In Japan
#1440 of 2,450 In Asia
#3719 of 6,010 In the World

Osaka University of Economics
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
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 62
2012 8 65
2013 5 63
2014 11 69
2015 11 82
2016 20 99
2017 8 96
2018 12 116
2019 13 137
2020 16 176
2021 7 232
2022 16 241
2023 14 252
2024 4 201
2025 1 170

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 108 853 2490
Fashion Design 156 1322 3350

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Osaka University of Economics

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Public Health 155 1451 3637
Physical Therapy 300 1645 3868
Medicine 320 2148 5148
Pathology 365 2320 5429
Chemistry 357 2372 5439
Organic Chemistry 402 2516 5740