The Osaka University of Economics ranked 230th in Japan, 3889th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. The Osaka University of Economics ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,842 academic publications and 15,410 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 136th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3362nd in the World with 1,314 publications made and 11,715 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #136 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1159 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3362 of 7,020 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 33 |
| 1992 | 4 | 13 |
| 1993 | 5 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 | 31 |
| 1996 | 14 | 43 |
| 1997 | 6 | 22 |
| 1998 | 12 | 31 |
| 1999 | 11 | 33 |
| 2000 | 18 | 58 |
| 2001 | 9 | 62 |
| 2002 | 9 | 75 |
| 2003 | 26 | 78 |
| 2004 | 23 | 80 |
| 2005 | 24 | 123 |
| 2006 | 31 | 125 |
| 2007 | 50 | 151 |
| 2008 | 37 | 188 |
| 2009 | 40 | 247 |
| 2010 | 52 | 307 |
| 2011 | 55 | 391 |
| 2012 | 53 | 432 |
| 2013 | 57 | 476 |
| 2014 | 62 | 488 |
| 2015 | 65 | 538 |
| 2016 | 72 | 561 |
| 2017 | 66 | 636 |
| 2018 | 72 | 702 |
| 2019 | 79 | 823 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1001 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1127 |
| 2022 | 75 | 1168 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1272 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Economics rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 29th for Economics in Japan and 1492nd in the World with 1,096 publications made and 10,778 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #29 of 323 | In Japan |
| #389 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #1492 of 5,995 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 23 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 | 15 |
| 1994 | 13 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 | 25 |
| 1996 | 11 | 50 |
| 1997 | 9 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 | 31 |
| 1999 | 11 | 33 |
| 2000 | 17 | 50 |
| 2001 | 6 | 53 |
| 2002 | 9 | 69 |
| 2003 | 20 | 75 |
| 2004 | 21 | 70 |
| 2005 | 20 | 97 |
| 2006 | 26 | 101 |
| 2007 | 43 | 139 |
| 2008 | 30 | 136 |
| 2009 | 44 | 221 |
| 2010 | 50 | 271 |
| 2011 | 52 | 356 |
| 2012 | 45 | 353 |
| 2013 | 45 | 398 |
| 2014 | 53 | 429 |
| 2015 | 45 | 444 |
| 2016 | 49 | 474 |
| 2017 | 55 | 521 |
| 2018 | 52 | 567 |
| 2019 | 60 | 659 |
| 2020 | 57 | 821 |
| 2021 | 44 | 887 |
| 2022 | 63 | 858 |
| 2023 | 66 | 953 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Economics.
Business rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 73rd for Business in Japan and 2109th in the World with 1,035 publications made and 9,618 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #73 of 375 | In Japan |
| #723 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2109 of 6,187 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 21 |
| 1992 | 3 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 | 19 |
| 1996 | 7 | 26 |
| 1997 | 7 | 12 |
| 1998 | 3 | 26 |
| 1999 | 6 | 22 |
| 2000 | 16 | 45 |
| 2001 | 8 | 38 |
| 2002 | 5 | 61 |
| 2003 | 21 | 62 |
| 2004 | 19 | 50 |
| 2005 | 17 | 88 |
| 2006 | 27 | 79 |
| 2007 | 35 | 111 |
| 2008 | 30 | 116 |
| 2009 | 38 | 174 |
| 2010 | 42 | 222 |
| 2011 | 47 | 292 |
| 2012 | 48 | 303 |
| 2013 | 50 | 367 |
| 2014 | 56 | 395 |
| 2015 | 42 | 413 |
| 2016 | 53 | 467 |
| 2017 | 56 | 518 |
| 2018 | 58 | 541 |
| 2019 | 56 | 675 |
| 2020 | 52 | 844 |
| 2021 | 45 | 889 |
| 2022 | 61 | 921 |
| 2023 | 60 | 989 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 125th for Mathematics in Japan and 2655th in the World with 877 publications made and 8,546 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #125 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1092 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2655 of 6,305 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 18 |
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 | 16 |
| 1996 | 8 | 48 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 | 21 |
| 1999 | 7 | 20 |
| 2000 | 11 | 36 |
| 2001 | 5 | 34 |
| 2002 | 11 | 58 |
| 2003 | 12 | 46 |
| 2004 | 15 | 45 |
| 2005 | 18 | 70 |
| 2006 | 26 | 81 |
| 2007 | 28 | 118 |
| 2008 | 23 | 119 |
| 2009 | 34 | 149 |
| 2010 | 38 | 210 |
| 2011 | 43 | 291 |
| 2012 | 36 | 259 |
| 2013 | 34 | 298 |
| 2014 | 35 | 309 |
| 2015 | 38 | 341 |
| 2016 | 41 | 363 |
| 2017 | 41 | 407 |
| 2018 | 47 | 446 |
| 2019 | 51 | 536 |
| 2020 | 54 | 639 |
| 2021 | 43 | 703 |
| 2022 | 42 | 694 |
| 2023 | 55 | 744 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Mathematics.
Computer Science rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 226th for Computer Science in Japan and 4053rd in the World with 735 publications made and 7,062 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #226 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1749 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4053 of 6,752 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 11 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 | 20 |
| 1996 | 7 | 37 |
| 1997 | 2 | 14 |
| 1998 | 4 | 14 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 | 37 |
| 2001 | 3 | 24 |
| 2002 | 10 | 52 |
| 2003 | 15 | 42 |
| 2004 | 14 | 34 |
| 2005 | 15 | 66 |
| 2006 | 28 | 62 |
| 2007 | 22 | 86 |
| 2008 | 18 | 78 |
| 2009 | 13 | 116 |
| 2010 | 22 | 156 |
| 2011 | 30 | 204 |
| 2012 | 34 | 223 |
| 2013 | 37 | 252 |
| 2014 | 31 | 277 |
| 2015 | 35 | 289 |
| 2016 | 42 | 338 |
| 2017 | 40 | 348 |
| 2018 | 38 | 393 |
| 2019 | 46 | 490 |
| 2020 | 41 | 612 |
| 2021 | 34 | 756 |
| 2022 | 39 | 753 |
| 2023 | 37 | 785 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Computer Science.
Environmental Science rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 232nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 4233rd in the World with 706 publications made and 6,293 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #232 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1795 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4233 of 6,798 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 19 |
| 1992 | 3 | 11 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 | 16 |
| 1996 | 8 | 39 |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 | 15 |
| 1999 | 4 | 20 |
| 2000 | 6 | 35 |
| 2001 | 4 | 34 |
| 2002 | 5 | 40 |
| 2003 | 14 | 50 |
| 2004 | 13 | 42 |
| 2005 | 21 | 78 |
| 2006 | 10 | 63 |
| 2007 | 28 | 77 |
| 2008 | 18 | 86 |
| 2009 | 24 | 159 |
| 2010 | 32 | 192 |
| 2011 | 26 | 224 |
| 2012 | 28 | 244 |
| 2013 | 31 | 259 |
| 2014 | 36 | 279 |
| 2015 | 34 | 279 |
| 2016 | 32 | 289 |
| 2017 | 37 | 334 |
| 2018 | 40 | 374 |
| 2019 | 39 | 461 |
| 2020 | 35 | 583 |
| 2021 | 33 | 640 |
| 2022 | 39 | 727 |
| 2023 | 35 | 744 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Environmental Science.
Engineering rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 266th for Engineering in Japan and 4490th in the World with 631 publications made and 5,860 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #266 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1992 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4490 of 6,684 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 17 |
| 1992 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 | 25 |
| 1997 | 3 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 | 13 |
| 1999 | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 | 3 | 25 |
| 2001 | 3 | 19 |
| 2002 | 5 | 31 |
| 2003 | 16 | 36 |
| 2004 | 8 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 | 47 |
| 2006 | 19 | 48 |
| 2007 | 21 | 61 |
| 2008 | 16 | 67 |
| 2009 | 19 | 96 |
| 2010 | 22 | 139 |
| 2011 | 30 | 149 |
| 2012 | 31 | 189 |
| 2013 | 32 | 198 |
| 2014 | 22 | 204 |
| 2015 | 31 | 201 |
| 2016 | 40 | 261 |
| 2017 | 34 | 264 |
| 2018 | 33 | 288 |
| 2019 | 31 | 354 |
| 2020 | 32 | 443 |
| 2021 | 24 | 505 |
| 2022 | 35 | 500 |
| 2023 | 33 | 585 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 272nd for Physics in Japan and 4429th in the World with 561 publications made and 5,243 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #272 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1948 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4429 of 6,603 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 22 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 | 19 |
| 1997 | 3 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 | 15 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 |
| 2000 | 5 | 22 |
| 2001 | 2 | 22 |
| 2002 | 5 | 29 |
| 2003 | 14 | 30 |
| 2004 | 12 | 20 |
| 2005 | 18 | 52 |
| 2006 | 23 | 47 |
| 2007 | 17 | 63 |
| 2008 | 15 | 67 |
| 2009 | 18 | 93 |
| 2010 | 19 | 130 |
| 2011 | 29 | 138 |
| 2012 | 20 | 166 |
| 2013 | 24 | 164 |
| 2014 | 32 | 195 |
| 2015 | 22 | 201 |
| 2016 | 33 | 200 |
| 2017 | 26 | 242 |
| 2018 | 29 | 260 |
| 2019 | 34 | 306 |
| 2020 | 33 | 370 |
| 2021 | 16 | 380 |
| 2022 | 25 | 397 |
| 2023 | 26 | 459 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Physics.
Biology rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 341st for Biology in Japan and 5240th in the World with 469 publications made and 3,845 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #341 of 523 | In Japan |
| #2230 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #5240 of 6,770 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 12 |
| 1995 | 5 | 15 |
| 1996 | 2 | 34 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 3 | 13 |
| 1999 | 2 | 17 |
| 2000 | 6 | 30 |
| 2001 | 4 | 17 |
| 2002 | 4 | 33 |
| 2003 | 9 | 29 |
| 2004 | 11 | 28 |
| 2005 | 8 | 38 |
| 2006 | 8 | 34 |
| 2007 | 15 | 53 |
| 2008 | 9 | 49 |
| 2009 | 9 | 74 |
| 2010 | 13 | 101 |
| 2011 | 17 | 125 |
| 2012 | 21 | 151 |
| 2013 | 21 | 176 |
| 2014 | 30 | 169 |
| 2015 | 18 | 185 |
| 2016 | 23 | 196 |
| 2017 | 21 | 204 |
| 2018 | 32 | 268 |
| 2019 | 23 | 304 |
| 2020 | 19 | 369 |
| 2021 | 31 | 462 |
| 2022 | 29 | 467 |
| 2023 | 26 | 490 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Biology.
Art & Design rankings
The Osaka University of Economics ranked 157th for Art & Design in Japan and 3335th in the World with 209 publications made and 2,167 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 |
| #157 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1238 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3335 of 5,720 | In the World |
Osaka University of Economics
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 12 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 4 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 |
| 2003 | 2 | 15 |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 | 4 | 21 |
| 2006 | 6 | 18 |
| 2007 | 10 | 29 |
| 2008 | 11 | 34 |
| 2009 | 5 | 50 |
| 2010 | 8 | 50 |
| 2011 | 6 | 52 |
| 2012 | 8 | 64 |
| 2013 | 3 | 67 |
| 2014 | 9 | 70 |
| 2015 | 10 | 76 |
| 2016 | 15 | 89 |
| 2017 | 8 | 82 |
| 2018 | 11 | 95 |
| 2019 | 14 | 135 |
| 2020 | 15 | 171 |
| 2021 | 6 | 197 |
| 2022 | 10 | 216 |
| 2023 | 16 | 217 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Osaka University of Economics in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the Osaka University of Economics
