Ryukoku University ranked 101st in Japan, 1559th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 63 research topics. Ryukoku University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,250 academic publications and 71,559 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
| Ranking | Category |
| #1559 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #440 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #101 of 719 | In Japan |
| #6 of 24 | In Kyoto |
| #411 of 1,498 | For Robotics |
| #909 of 1,014 | For Entomology |
| #947 of 1,001 | For UX/UI Desgin |
| #947 of 7,738 | For Alumni Impact |
| #1664 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
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Engineering rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 110th for Engineering in Japan and 1822nd in the World with 4,011 publications made and 45,808 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #110 of 505 | In Japan |
| #753 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1822 of 6,684 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 38 | 44 |
| 1992 | 25 | 58 |
| 1993 | 50 | 65 |
| 1994 | 38 | 107 |
| 1995 | 39 | 121 |
| 1996 | 47 | 183 |
| 1997 | 44 | 193 |
| 1998 | 48 | 236 |
| 1999 | 50 | 268 |
| 2000 | 73 | 312 |
| 2001 | 62 | 342 |
| 2002 | 99 | 449 |
| 2003 | 119 | 469 |
| 2004 | 106 | 577 |
| 2005 | 123 | 742 |
| 2006 | 155 | 891 |
| 2007 | 103 | 976 |
| 2008 | 141 | 1053 |
| 2009 | 145 | 1266 |
| 2010 | 152 | 1387 |
| 2011 | 174 | 1849 |
| 2012 | 169 | 1923 |
| 2013 | 161 | 2045 |
| 2014 | 157 | 2336 |
| 2015 | 179 | 2172 |
| 2016 | 202 | 2306 |
| 2017 | 192 | 2232 |
| 2018 | 196 | 2661 |
| 2019 | 182 | 2937 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3154 |
| 2021 | 175 | 3769 |
| 2022 | 164 | 4166 |
| 2023 | 126 | 3930 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 105th for Physics in Japan and 1665th in the World with 3,826 publications made and 46,796 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #105 of 503 | In Japan |
| #665 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #1665 of 6,603 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 34 | 105 |
| 1992 | 30 | 117 |
| 1993 | 52 | 102 |
| 1994 | 40 | 144 |
| 1995 | 43 | 182 |
| 1996 | 53 | 221 |
| 1997 | 52 | 258 |
| 1998 | 54 | 297 |
| 1999 | 54 | 319 |
| 2000 | 83 | 368 |
| 2001 | 65 | 429 |
| 2002 | 93 | 523 |
| 2003 | 104 | 537 |
| 2004 | 108 | 688 |
| 2005 | 112 | 845 |
| 2006 | 155 | 999 |
| 2007 | 99 | 1075 |
| 2008 | 129 | 1128 |
| 2009 | 122 | 1360 |
| 2010 | 141 | 1483 |
| 2011 | 162 | 1825 |
| 2012 | 163 | 1968 |
| 2013 | 158 | 2059 |
| 2014 | 156 | 2307 |
| 2015 | 159 | 2136 |
| 2016 | 190 | 2224 |
| 2017 | 178 | 2258 |
| 2018 | 179 | 2572 |
| 2019 | 163 | 2757 |
| 2020 | 151 | 2896 |
| 2021 | 166 | 3525 |
| 2022 | 140 | 3840 |
| 2023 | 111 | 3661 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 140th for Chemistry in Japan and 1873rd in the World with 3,681 publications made and 48,501 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #140 of 499 | In Japan |
| #793 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #1873 of 6,447 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 38 | 37 |
| 1992 | 29 | 59 |
| 1993 | 61 | 108 |
| 1994 | 49 | 156 |
| 1995 | 45 | 165 |
| 1996 | 45 | 206 |
| 1997 | 53 | 234 |
| 1998 | 46 | 265 |
| 1999 | 53 | 291 |
| 2000 | 74 | 370 |
| 2001 | 65 | 406 |
| 2002 | 89 | 503 |
| 2003 | 94 | 545 |
| 2004 | 93 | 680 |
| 2005 | 105 | 793 |
| 2006 | 124 | 913 |
| 2007 | 94 | 1022 |
| 2008 | 110 | 1135 |
| 2009 | 106 | 1260 |
| 2010 | 121 | 1411 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1783 |
| 2012 | 138 | 1902 |
| 2013 | 128 | 1993 |
| 2014 | 131 | 2388 |
| 2015 | 152 | 2123 |
| 2016 | 181 | 2268 |
| 2017 | 205 | 2337 |
| 2018 | 212 | 2717 |
| 2019 | 178 | 3038 |
| 2020 | 171 | 3305 |
| 2021 | 173 | 3890 |
| 2022 | 160 | 4120 |
| 2023 | 141 | 3945 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 151st for Biology in Japan and 2118th in the World with 3,456 publications made and 44,026 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #151 of 523 | In Japan |
| #866 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2118 of 6,770 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 26 | 36 |
| 1992 | 31 | 49 |
| 1993 | 49 | 91 |
| 1994 | 41 | 133 |
| 1995 | 32 | 125 |
| 1996 | 31 | 157 |
| 1997 | 38 | 195 |
| 1998 | 43 | 194 |
| 1999 | 43 | 218 |
| 2000 | 64 | 302 |
| 2001 | 48 | 319 |
| 2002 | 67 | 404 |
| 2003 | 78 | 451 |
| 2004 | 82 | 552 |
| 2005 | 78 | 664 |
| 2006 | 83 | 715 |
| 2007 | 62 | 819 |
| 2008 | 84 | 936 |
| 2009 | 97 | 1098 |
| 2010 | 104 | 1188 |
| 2011 | 108 | 1480 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1592 |
| 2013 | 106 | 1629 |
| 2014 | 112 | 2008 |
| 2015 | 148 | 1922 |
| 2016 | 191 | 2090 |
| 2017 | 214 | 2185 |
| 2018 | 221 | 2658 |
| 2019 | 179 | 3086 |
| 2020 | 194 | 3575 |
| 2021 | 208 | 4231 |
| 2022 | 185 | 4748 |
| 2023 | 176 | 4562 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 109th for Environmental Science in Japan and 2078th in the World with 3,114 publications made and 34,980 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #109 of 510 | In Japan |
| #792 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2078 of 6,798 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 28 | 27 |
| 1992 | 27 | 26 |
| 1993 | 41 | 42 |
| 1994 | 29 | 77 |
| 1995 | 26 | 58 |
| 1996 | 27 | 83 |
| 1997 | 35 | 116 |
| 1998 | 36 | 106 |
| 1999 | 33 | 116 |
| 2000 | 57 | 165 |
| 2001 | 39 | 172 |
| 2002 | 49 | 208 |
| 2003 | 77 | 260 |
| 2004 | 75 | 322 |
| 2005 | 78 | 417 |
| 2006 | 88 | 478 |
| 2007 | 61 | 551 |
| 2008 | 84 | 619 |
| 2009 | 76 | 804 |
| 2010 | 86 | 786 |
| 2011 | 89 | 965 |
| 2012 | 93 | 1096 |
| 2013 | 100 | 1210 |
| 2014 | 100 | 1342 |
| 2015 | 130 | 1352 |
| 2016 | 130 | 1477 |
| 2017 | 157 | 1678 |
| 2018 | 169 | 2107 |
| 2019 | 151 | 2440 |
| 2020 | 168 | 2934 |
| 2021 | 174 | 3476 |
| 2022 | 146 | 3772 |
| 2023 | 147 | 3806 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 83rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2181st in the World with 3,049 publications made and 20,838 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Political Science, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #83 of 527 | In Japan |
| #619 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2181 of 7,020 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 23 | 16 |
| 1992 | 26 | 28 |
| 1993 | 37 | 26 |
| 1994 | 41 | 54 |
| 1995 | 35 | 26 |
| 1996 | 27 | 51 |
| 1997 | 22 | 80 |
| 1998 | 40 | 74 |
| 1999 | 36 | 103 |
| 2000 | 84 | 121 |
| 2001 | 36 | 139 |
| 2002 | 67 | 183 |
| 2003 | 85 | 176 |
| 2004 | 51 | 204 |
| 2005 | 68 | 226 |
| 2006 | 77 | 276 |
| 2007 | 51 | 327 |
| 2008 | 60 | 330 |
| 2009 | 70 | 466 |
| 2010 | 82 | 478 |
| 2011 | 57 | 524 |
| 2012 | 61 | 593 |
| 2013 | 69 | 757 |
| 2014 | 67 | 782 |
| 2015 | 110 | 836 |
| 2016 | 121 | 839 |
| 2017 | 125 | 930 |
| 2018 | 123 | 1166 |
| 2019 | 140 | 1491 |
| 2020 | 122 | 1787 |
| 2021 | 133 | 2232 |
| 2022 | 121 | 2545 |
| 2023 | 113 | 2582 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 131st for Computer Science in Japan and 2157th in the World with 2,475 publications made and 22,223 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #131 of 506 | In Japan |
| #864 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2157 of 6,752 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 13 | 25 |
| 1992 | 9 | 24 |
| 1993 | 21 | 33 |
| 1994 | 21 | 58 |
| 1995 | 20 | 52 |
| 1996 | 21 | 72 |
| 1997 | 19 | 99 |
| 1998 | 21 | 118 |
| 1999 | 23 | 167 |
| 2000 | 34 | 129 |
| 2001 | 23 | 166 |
| 2002 | 66 | 253 |
| 2003 | 73 | 238 |
| 2004 | 59 | 275 |
| 2005 | 74 | 322 |
| 2006 | 83 | 368 |
| 2007 | 56 | 418 |
| 2008 | 90 | 405 |
| 2009 | 97 | 541 |
| 2010 | 109 | 635 |
| 2011 | 93 | 777 |
| 2012 | 89 | 749 |
| 2013 | 90 | 883 |
| 2014 | 88 | 963 |
| 2015 | 107 | 915 |
| 2016 | 119 | 1041 |
| 2017 | 127 | 1049 |
| 2018 | 141 | 1291 |
| 2019 | 119 | 1580 |
| 2020 | 127 | 1941 |
| 2021 | 135 | 2348 |
| 2022 | 134 | 2674 |
| 2023 | 102 | 2733 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 172nd for Medicine in Japan and 2886th in the World with 1,491 publications made and 15,908 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #172 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1129 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2886 of 6,680 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 3 |
| 1992 | 8 | 11 |
| 1993 | 16 | 20 |
| 1994 | 11 | 43 |
| 1995 | 10 | 49 |
| 1996 | 15 | 64 |
| 1997 | 20 | 86 |
| 1998 | 10 | 91 |
| 1999 | 15 | 103 |
| 2000 | 28 | 136 |
| 2001 | 17 | 111 |
| 2002 | 29 | 182 |
| 2003 | 28 | 156 |
| 2004 | 21 | 174 |
| 2005 | 26 | 218 |
| 2006 | 28 | 239 |
| 2007 | 35 | 271 |
| 2008 | 22 | 277 |
| 2009 | 29 | 326 |
| 2010 | 41 | 407 |
| 2011 | 49 | 511 |
| 2012 | 60 | 570 |
| 2013 | 48 | 561 |
| 2014 | 43 | 707 |
| 2015 | 67 | 706 |
| 2016 | 87 | 694 |
| 2017 | 83 | 796 |
| 2018 | 103 | 1035 |
| 2019 | 107 | 1197 |
| 2020 | 95 | 1522 |
| 2021 | 109 | 1868 |
| 2022 | 107 | 2150 |
| 2023 | 78 | 2100 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Medicine.
Mathematics rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 116th for Mathematics in Japan and 2442nd in the World with 924 publications made and 11,571 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #116 of 443 | In Japan |
| #987 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2442 of 6,305 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 | 16 |
| 1993 | 13 | 16 |
| 1994 | 8 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 | 35 |
| 1996 | 9 | 28 |
| 1997 | 11 | 53 |
| 1998 | 14 | 78 |
| 1999 | 5 | 78 |
| 2000 | 9 | 62 |
| 2001 | 8 | 78 |
| 2002 | 21 | 128 |
| 2003 | 30 | 126 |
| 2004 | 22 | 145 |
| 2005 | 16 | 142 |
| 2006 | 23 | 161 |
| 2007 | 15 | 192 |
| 2008 | 43 | 197 |
| 2009 | 33 | 234 |
| 2010 | 44 | 271 |
| 2011 | 27 | 295 |
| 2012 | 25 | 342 |
| 2013 | 20 | 389 |
| 2014 | 26 | 384 |
| 2015 | 43 | 414 |
| 2016 | 55 | 496 |
| 2017 | 42 | 469 |
| 2018 | 51 | 554 |
| 2019 | 56 | 659 |
| 2020 | 40 | 783 |
| 2021 | 61 | 947 |
| 2022 | 41 | 942 |
| 2023 | 41 | 1036 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 106th for Business in Japan and 2697th in the World with 794 publications made and 6,174 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #106 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1013 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2697 of 6,187 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 16 |
| 1995 | 8 | 17 |
| 1996 | 6 | 23 |
| 1997 | 4 | 20 |
| 1998 | 8 | 43 |
| 1999 | 8 | 61 |
| 2000 | 10 | 30 |
| 2001 | 10 | 40 |
| 2002 | 12 | 60 |
| 2003 | 27 | 74 |
| 2004 | 16 | 57 |
| 2005 | 16 | 79 |
| 2006 | 23 | 121 |
| 2007 | 16 | 113 |
| 2008 | 31 | 134 |
| 2009 | 27 | 196 |
| 2010 | 32 | 196 |
| 2011 | 25 | 194 |
| 2012 | 35 | 232 |
| 2013 | 24 | 278 |
| 2014 | 30 | 260 |
| 2015 | 34 | 278 |
| 2016 | 45 | 296 |
| 2017 | 38 | 297 |
| 2018 | 37 | 353 |
| 2019 | 40 | 411 |
| 2020 | 47 | 557 |
| 2021 | 46 | 691 |
| 2022 | 51 | 814 |
| 2023 | 37 | 790 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Business.
Art & Design rankings
Ryukoku University ranked 78th for Art & Design in Japan and 1975th in the World with 620 publications made and 3,309 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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 |
| #78 of 328 | In Japan |
| #584 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #1975 of 5,720 | In the World |
Ryukoku University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 | 22 |
| 2001 | 7 | 21 |
| 2002 | 13 | 34 |
| 2003 | 16 | 37 |
| 2004 | 22 | 58 |
| 2005 | 21 | 37 |
| 2006 | 29 | 70 |
| 2007 | 18 | 80 |
| 2008 | 24 | 122 |
| 2009 | 25 | 127 |
| 2010 | 18 | 129 |
| 2011 | 13 | 158 |
| 2012 | 15 | 141 |
| 2013 | 26 | 168 |
| 2014 | 17 | 222 |
| 2015 | 27 | 148 |
| 2016 | 33 | 180 |
| 2017 | 24 | 156 |
| 2018 | 23 | 218 |
| 2019 | 21 | 265 |
| 2020 | 19 | 264 |
| 2021 | 26 | 334 |
| 2022 | 27 | 347 |
| 2023 | 23 | 295 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Ryukoku University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Ryukoku University
