Rikkyo University ranked 68th in Japan, 1158th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Rikkyo University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,608 academic publications and 163,815 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 62 notable alumni.
Rikkyo University ranked 96th for Physics in Japan and 1638th in the World with 5,689 publications made and 124,601 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Nuclear Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Rikkyo University ranked 132nd for Engineering in Japan and 2206th in the World with 4,567 publications made and 97,288 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Rikkyo University ranked 146th for Chemistry in Japan and 2066th in the World with 4,276 publications made and 90,530 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Rikkyo University ranked 157th for Biology in Japan and 2411th in the World with 3,528 publications made and 78,010 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Rikkyo University ranked 136th for Environmental Science in Japan and 2724th in the World with 2,928 publications made and 49,617 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Rikkyo University ranked 142nd for Computer Science in Japan and 2594th in the World with 2,718 publications made and 56,713 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Rikkyo University ranked 91st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2670th in the World with 2,635 publications made and 38,040 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Rikkyo University ranked 164th for Medicine in Japan and 2952nd in the World with 1,815 publications made and 33,947 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Pharmacy, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Rikkyo University ranked 130th for Psychology in Japan and 2624th in the World with 1,248 publications made and 18,641 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Rikkyo University ranked 118th for Mathematics in Japan and 2726th in the World with 1,117 publications made and 17,802 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Rikkyo University ranked 77th for Business in Japan and 2399th in the World with 1,098 publications made and 19,174 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Rikkyo University ranked 65th for Economics in Japan and 2306th in the World with 937 publications made and 16,957 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Rikkyo University ranked 92nd for Art & Design in Japan and 2441st in the World with 540 publications made and 7,501 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
