Ritsumeikan University ranked 25th in Japan, 668th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 135 research topics. Ritsumeikan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,591 academic publications and 229,713 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 48 notable alumni.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 44th for Engineering in Japan and 809th in the World with 16,990 publications made and 164,718 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 45th for Physics in Japan and 808th in the World with 15,528 publications made and 163,637 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 83rd for Chemistry in Japan and 1046th in the World with 12,985 publications made and 152,760 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 30th for Computer Science in Japan and 848th in the World with 12,383 publications made and 93,304 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 100th for Biology in Japan and 1276th in the World with 11,933 publications made and 136,483 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 53rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 1128th in the World with 10,005 publications made and 96,190 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 30th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 1301st in the World with 9,111 publications made and 65,814 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 94th for Medicine in Japan and 1330th in the World with 6,958 publications made and 68,812 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 85th for Psychology in Japan and 1244th in the World with 4,882 publications made and 38,890 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 18th for Business in Japan and 893rd in the World with 4,785 publications made and 32,717 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 34th for Mathematics in Japan and 1137th in the World with 4,338 publications made and 39,790 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 16th for Art & Design in Japan and 693rd in the World with 2,921 publications made and 19,488 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 20th for Economics in Japan and 1127th in the World with 2,381 publications made and 17,959 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
