Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 184th in Japan, 3058th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 11 research topics. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,360 academic publications and 8,957 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 149th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3546th in the World with 1,155 publications made and 7,992 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology, Philosophy.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #149 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1247 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3546 of 7,020 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 2 |
| 2003 | 19 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 | 27 |
| 2007 | 21 | 40 |
| 2008 | 36 | 67 |
| 2009 | 30 | 90 |
| 2010 | 43 | 134 |
| 2011 | 35 | 124 |
| 2012 | 50 | 186 |
| 2013 | 52 | 226 |
| 2014 | 70 | 269 |
| 2015 | 68 | 300 |
| 2016 | 63 | 335 |
| 2017 | 78 | 376 |
| 2018 | 71 | 438 |
| 2019 | 71 | 651 |
| 2020 | 115 | 873 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1119 |
| 2022 | 82 | 1116 |
| 2023 | 84 | 1312 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 207th for Environmental Science in Japan and 3673rd in the World with 891 publications made and 6,552 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #207 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1551 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3673 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 | 9 |
| 2007 | 14 | 26 |
| 2008 | 28 | 52 |
| 2009 | 30 | 63 |
| 2010 | 32 | 93 |
| 2011 | 28 | 88 |
| 2012 | 42 | 125 |
| 2013 | 36 | 159 |
| 2014 | 56 | 203 |
| 2015 | 56 | 216 |
| 2016 | 48 | 244 |
| 2017 | 68 | 288 |
| 2018 | 57 | 348 |
| 2019 | 49 | 497 |
| 2020 | 84 | 686 |
| 2021 | 81 | 868 |
| 2022 | 62 | 891 |
| 2023 | 57 | 1049 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Economics rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 62nd for Economics in Japan and 2137th in the World with 775 publications made and 4,765 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #62 of 323 | In Japan |
| #686 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2137 of 5,995 | In the World |
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 | 23 |
| 2008 | 19 | 40 |
| 2009 | 21 | 44 |
| 2010 | 31 | 77 |
| 2011 | 26 | 73 |
| 2012 | 37 | 100 |
| 2013 | 31 | 152 |
| 2014 | 47 | 169 |
| 2015 | 50 | 173 |
| 2016 | 39 | 168 |
| 2017 | 51 | 189 |
| 2018 | 45 | 221 |
| 2019 | 47 | 322 |
| 2020 | 87 | 455 |
| 2021 | 77 | 580 |
| 2022 | 52 | 578 |
| 2023 | 46 | 635 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Economics.
Business rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 94th for Business in Japan and 2490th in the World with 764 publications made and 6,116 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Marketing, Management, Hospitality and Hotel Management, International Business.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #94 of 375 | In Japan |
| #918 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2490 of 6,187 | In the World |
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 | 27 |
| 2008 | 21 | 44 |
| 2009 | 22 | 63 |
| 2010 | 31 | 102 |
| 2011 | 27 | 74 |
| 2012 | 35 | 115 |
| 2013 | 40 | 168 |
| 2014 | 41 | 188 |
| 2015 | 54 | 207 |
| 2016 | 44 | 242 |
| 2017 | 55 | 279 |
| 2018 | 38 | 325 |
| 2019 | 46 | 436 |
| 2020 | 68 | 629 |
| 2021 | 78 | 819 |
| 2022 | 57 | 834 |
| 2023 | 53 | 926 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Business.
Computer Science rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 245th for Computer Science in Japan and 4348th in the World with 527 publications made and 4,262 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Neuroscience.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #245 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1873 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4348 of 6,752 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 9 |
| 2004 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 | 16 |
| 2007 | 16 | 29 |
| 2008 | 14 | 36 |
| 2009 | 16 | 44 |
| 2010 | 35 | 75 |
| 2011 | 15 | 65 |
| 2012 | 20 | 102 |
| 2013 | 30 | 125 |
| 2014 | 26 | 138 |
| 2015 | 27 | 154 |
| 2016 | 28 | 187 |
| 2017 | 27 | 229 |
| 2018 | 27 | 240 |
| 2019 | 30 | 339 |
| 2020 | 44 | 472 |
| 2021 | 44 | 603 |
| 2022 | 43 | 672 |
| 2023 | 44 | 797 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Computer Science.
Mathematics rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 188th for Mathematics in Japan and 3881st in the World with 429 publications made and 3,103 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #188 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1666 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3881 of 6,305 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 16 |
| 2007 | 12 | 23 |
| 2008 | 6 | 27 |
| 2009 | 10 | 30 |
| 2010 | 18 | 45 |
| 2011 | 8 | 52 |
| 2012 | 18 | 73 |
| 2013 | 17 | 101 |
| 2014 | 24 | 94 |
| 2015 | 27 | 134 |
| 2016 | 23 | 153 |
| 2017 | 22 | 153 |
| 2018 | 28 | 180 |
| 2019 | 34 | 264 |
| 2020 | 50 | 359 |
| 2021 | 32 | 443 |
| 2022 | 27 | 475 |
| 2023 | 32 | 534 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Mathematics.
Engineering rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 293rd for Engineering in Japan and 4940th in the World with 426 publications made and 2,422 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #293 of 505 | In Japan |
| #2166 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4940 of 6,684 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 | 23 |
| 2008 | 14 | 26 |
| 2009 | 17 | 39 |
| 2010 | 28 | 57 |
| 2011 | 19 | 50 |
| 2012 | 23 | 95 |
| 2013 | 21 | 104 |
| 2014 | 23 | 110 |
| 2015 | 22 | 114 |
| 2016 | 23 | 137 |
| 2017 | 23 | 132 |
| 2018 | 21 | 166 |
| 2019 | 20 | 245 |
| 2020 | 34 | 331 |
| 2021 | 37 | 418 |
| 2022 | 24 | 453 |
| 2023 | 32 | 561 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Engineering.
Biology rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 346th for Biology in Japan and 5286th in the World with 374 publications made and 2,573 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #346 of 523 | In Japan |
| #2249 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #5286 of 6,770 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 | 18 |
| 2008 | 6 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 | 38 |
| 2010 | 17 | 50 |
| 2011 | 12 | 35 |
| 2012 | 14 | 65 |
| 2013 | 21 | 75 |
| 2014 | 24 | 96 |
| 2015 | 20 | 106 |
| 2016 | 20 | 126 |
| 2017 | 24 | 131 |
| 2018 | 19 | 142 |
| 2019 | 19 | 221 |
| 2020 | 26 | 347 |
| 2021 | 34 | 511 |
| 2022 | 41 | 485 |
| 2023 | 32 | 586 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Biology.
Psychology rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 246th for Psychology in Japan and 4380th in the World with 304 publications made and 2,757 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Psychiatry.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #246 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1773 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #4380 of 6,528 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 | 22 |
| 2009 | 7 | 30 |
| 2010 | 9 | 48 |
| 2011 | 7 | 39 |
| 2012 | 13 | 62 |
| 2013 | 15 | 70 |
| 2014 | 9 | 72 |
| 2015 | 18 | 93 |
| 2016 | 15 | 117 |
| 2017 | 16 | 150 |
| 2018 | 14 | 173 |
| 2019 | 20 | 254 |
| 2020 | 33 | 346 |
| 2021 | 24 | 435 |
| 2022 | 38 | 494 |
| 2023 | 32 | 563 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 140th for Art & Design in Japan and 3025th in the World with 294 publications made and 1,703 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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #140 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1094 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3025 of 5,720 | In the World |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 | 12 |
| 2009 | 12 | 17 |
| 2010 | 10 | 20 |
| 2011 | 9 | 25 |
| 2012 | 16 | 42 |
| 2013 | 14 | 53 |
| 2014 | 20 | 59 |
| 2015 | 12 | 49 |
| 2016 | 11 | 63 |
| 2017 | 22 | 70 |
| 2018 | 15 | 88 |
| 2019 | 12 | 109 |
| 2020 | 37 | 178 |
| 2021 | 22 | 203 |
| 2022 | 13 | 197 |
| 2023 | 20 | 240 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
