Ritsumeikan University ranked 22nd in Japan, 607th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 138 research topics. Ritsumeikan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 29,118 academic publications and 401,821 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 55 notable alumni.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 41st for Engineering in Japan and 823rd in the World with 19,595 publications made and 290,815 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 41st for Physics in Japan and 823rd in the World with 18,016 publications made and 295,170 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 1076th in the World with 14,935 publications made and 253,186 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 28th for Computer Science in Japan and 846th in the World with 14,383 publications made and 171,495 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 96th for Biology in Japan and 1334th in the World with 13,752 publications made and 219,273 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 48th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1188th in the World with 11,588 publications made and 173,567 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 24th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 1369th in the World with 10,689 publications made and 149,209 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, Law, Sociology.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 93rd for Medicine in Japan and 1387th in the World with 8,118 publications made and 127,549 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 77th for Psychology in Japan and 1258th in the World with 5,653 publications made and 88,576 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 19th for Business in Japan and 948th in the World with 5,371 publications made and 51,518 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 31st for Mathematics in Japan and 1180th in the World with 4,976 publications made and 74,628 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Ritsumeikan University ranked 16th for Art & Design in Japan and 742nd in the World with 3,307 publications made and 28,697 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, 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 19th for Economics in Japan and 1189th in the World with 2,711 publications made and 30,633 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
