Ritsumeikan University ranked 22nd in Japan, 654th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 139 research topics. Ritsumeikan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,188 academic publications and 376,209 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 42nd for Engineering in Japan and 816th in the World with 19,089 publications made and 274,047 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 43rd for Physics in Japan and 821st in the World with 17,583 publications made and 279,309 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 78th for Chemistry in Japan and 1063rd in the World with 14,544 publications made and 237,118 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 29th for Computer Science in Japan and 836th in the World with 13,922 publications made and 161,653 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 96th for Biology in Japan and 1323rd in the World with 13,383 publications made and 207,559 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 48th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1176th in the World with 11,351 publications made and 163,629 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 27th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 1370th in the World with 10,375 publications made and 138,696 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, Law, Sociology.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 93rd for Medicine in Japan and 1386th in the World with 7,860 publications made and 120,963 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 79th for Psychology in Japan and 1259th in the World with 5,425 publications made and 81,449 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 19th for Business in Japan and 950th in the World with 5,250 publications made and 48,229 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Japan and 1175th in the World with 4,865 publications made and 68,389 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Japan and 732nd in the World with 3,224 publications made and 27,084 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 1181st in the World with 2,666 publications made and 28,036 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
