Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 184th in Japan, 2852nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,837 academic publications and 19,138 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 125th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3359th in the World with 1,509 publications made and 16,994 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology, Philosophy.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 177th for Environmental Science in Japan and 3485th in the World with 1,130 publications made and 13,481 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Management, Paleontology.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 70th for Business in Japan and 2289th in the World with 961 publications made and 11,979 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Marketing, Management, Hospitality and Hotel Management, International Business.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 49th for Economics in Japan and 2033rd in the World with 950 publications made and 9,723 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 218th for Computer Science in Japan and 4177th in the World with 702 publications made and 8,570 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 276th for Engineering in Japan and 4855th in the World with 549 publications made and 5,102 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 167th for Mathematics in Japan and 3675th in the World with 529 publications made and 6,437 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 313th for Biology in Japan and 5101st in the World with 482 publications made and 5,404 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 210th for Psychology in Japan and 4063rd in the World with 434 publications made and 5,882 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Psychiatry.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 113th for Art & Design in Japan and 2816th in the World with 374 publications made and 3,865 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.
