Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Rankings

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The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 178th in Japan, 2787th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 38 research topics. The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 873 academic publications and 5,890 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2787 of 14,131 In the World
#829 of 5,830 In Asia
#178 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 2 In Fuchu
#2526 of 2,908 For Classics and Ancient History
#3038 of 6,090 For Linguistics
#3420 of 4,461 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#418 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1349 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 179th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4373rd in the World with 733 publications made and 5,054 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, History, Law.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#179 of 536 In Japan
#1669 of 2,867 In Asia
#4373 of 7,088 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 12 2
1994 10 6
1995 7 14
1996 14 9
1997 3 13
1998 8 10
1999 6 11
2000 4 12
2001 10 14
2002 12 43
2003 9 25
2004 13 17
2005 6 43
2006 11 72
2007 5 41
2008 15 64
2009 20 69
2010 17 104
2011 16 116
2012 28 160
2013 24 167
2014 16 282
2015 19 221
2016 18 278
2017 32 272
2018 33 210
2019 39 273
2020 38 310
2021 35 431
2022 51 306
2023 63 279
2024 34 297
2025 20 420

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 80 777 2526
Linguistics 154 1258 3038
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 97 1161 3420
Aesthetics 172 1416 3661
Philosophy 166 1414 3856
History 152 1545 3953
Anthropology 159 1634 4310
Sociology 171 1649 4337
Archaeology 179 1821 4419
Law 173 1803 4570
Political Science 168 1724 4623

Computer Science rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 264th for Computer Science in Japan and 4926th in the World with 352 publications made and 2,838 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computational Linguistics.

Computer Science ranking Location
#264 of 515 In Japan
#2135 of 2,842 In Asia
#4926 of 6,855 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 1 2
1994 1 2
1995 3 6
1996 5 9
1997 2 10
1998 6 6
1999 3 11
2000 2 9
2001 6 13
2002 9 29
2003 4 20
2004 7 14
2005 3 38
2006 6 59
2007 2 37
2008 12 54
2009 7 58
2010 7 77
2011 10 92
2012 10 128
2013 14 132
2014 9 192
2015 16 161
2016 7 204
2017 24 174
2018 9 143
2019 14 151
2020 17 217
2021 13 283
2022 30 220
2023 39 161
2024 17 146
2025 10 163

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 64 570 1437
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 209 1904 4273

Environmental Science rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 282nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 5236th in the World with 337 publications made and 3,080 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#282 of 523 In Japan
#2221 of 2,841 In Asia
#5236 of 6,888 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 6 1
1994 3 2
1995 3 10
1996 9 3
1997 1 6
1998 3 4
1999 3 5
2000 2 4
2001 4 6
2002 6 12
2003 2 8
2004 7 5
2005 4 18
2006 5 34
2007 4 23
2008 7 31
2009 8 30
2010 4 38
2011 6 43
2012 13 61
2013 13 71
2014 3 140
2015 12 115
2016 8 131
2017 18 139
2018 10 88
2019 21 124
2020 22 161
2021 21 191
2022 26 149
2023 31 150
2024 16 151
2025 10 240

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 225 2029 4881
Paleontology 295 2222 5203
Geology 296 2266 5334
Ecology 333 2419 5681

Art & Design rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 160th for Art & Design in Japan and 3676th in the World with 200 publications made and 1,590 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design.

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
#160 of 350 In Japan
#1419 of 2,450 In Asia
#3676 of 6,010 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 3 0
1994 3 1
1995 1 3
1996 7 4
1997 1 2
1998 1 4
1999 2 0
2000 0 5
2001 3 1
2002 4 11
2003 1 3
2004 2 2
2005 1 11
2006 6 14
2007 2 8
2008 7 23
2009 5 18
2010 3 25
2011 1 16
2012 5 30
2013 6 53
2014 4 58
2015 6 50
2016 3 55
2017 11 64
2018 6 36
2019 16 43
2020 3 67
2021 11 89
2022 16 70
2023 17 42
2024 12 48
2025 5 49

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Literature 95 916 2718
Aesthetics 172 1416 3661
Fashion Design 224 1887 4586

Biology rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 379th for Biology in Japan and 5773rd in the World with 197 publications made and 3,300 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics.

Biology ranking Location
#379 of 528 In Japan
#2453 of 2,838 In Asia
#5773 of 6,841 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 3 0
1994 0 3
1995 3 8
1996 3 4
1997 0 5
1998 5 3
1999 2 4
2000 1 8
2001 0 8
2002 7 17
2003 2 12
2004 2 10
2005 2 15
2006 2 46
2007 1 32
2008 4 51
2009 8 39
2010 3 57
2011 3 76
2012 6 91
2013 6 92
2014 2 140
2015 8 140
2016 6 126
2017 11 137
2018 4 130
2019 8 152
2020 15 169
2021 15 180
2022 22 153
2023 20 136
2024 9 135
2025 6 152

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Paleontology 295 2222 5203
Genetics 408 2446 5734

Physics rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 374th for Physics in Japan and 5874th in the World with 165 publications made and 997 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#374 of 515 In Japan
#2510 of 2,822 In Asia
#5874 of 6,729 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 1 0
1994 1 0
1995 3 7
1996 1 3
1997 1 2
1998 1 1
1999 0 4
2000 0 4
2001 1 5
2002 3 19
2003 4 11
2004 6 6
2005 3 14
2006 3 31
2007 2 21
2008 4 25
2009 11 33
2010 10 30
2011 5 40
2012 7 44
2013 7 44
2014 4 83
2015 7 66
2016 4 113
2017 8 65
2018 3 56
2019 12 59
2020 6 81
2021 4 118
2022 11 98
2023 16 63
2024 5 71
2025 4 90

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 387 2527 5897

Psychology rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 302nd for Psychology in Japan and 5251st in the World with 152 publications made and 1,895 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#302 of 498 In Japan
#2172 of 2,766 In Asia
#5251 of 6,663 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 3 0
1994 0 4
1995 1 9
1996 5 5
1997 2 7
1998 1 5
1999 0 8
2000 1 8
2001 1 9
2002 5 14
2003 3 10
2004 4 12
2005 3 25
2006 1 40
2007 1 23
2008 5 46
2009 5 42
2010 4 74
2011 3 78
2012 4 96
2013 4 83
2014 3 116
2015 5 130
2016 3 94
2017 6 114
2018 3 104
2019 11 102
2020 11 145
2021 4 182
2022 15 142
2023 17 115
2024 7 102
2025 4 109

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Psychology 267 2141 5256

Economics rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 205th for Economics in Japan and 4975th in the World with 138 publications made and 761 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#205 of 340 In Japan
#2036 of 2,559 In Asia
#4975 of 6,188 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 1 1
1996 2 3
1997 1 4
1998 0 5
1999 3 4
2000 0 1
2001 2 3
2002 1 4
2003 3 6
2004 0 5
2005 3 5
2006 1 19
2007 2 15
2008 4 11
2009 0 20
2010 3 19
2011 0 16
2012 4 28
2013 4 24
2014 3 29
2015 3 26
2016 5 44
2017 13 45
2018 6 36
2019 11 40
2020 10 45
2021 9 69
2022 14 66
2023 13 50
2024 6 50
2025 5 36

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Development Studies 211 2140 5268

Mathematics rankings

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies ranked 246th for Mathematics in Japan and 4947th in the World with 122 publications made and 2,286 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#246 of 460 In Japan
#2135 of 2,725 In Asia
#4947 of 6,434 In the World

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 3 0
1994 2 3
1995 2 9
1996 2 5
1997 1 8
1998 0 8
1999 2 7
2000 0 6
2001 1 7
2002 2 12
2003 3 16
2004 3 10
2005 1 17
2006 1 32
2007 3 19
2008 6 34
2009 3 37
2010 2 62
2011 4 55
2012 5 98
2013 5 89
2014 3 100
2015 4 123
2016 2 106
2017 9 116
2018 2 91
2019 5 110
2020 5 128
2021 6 179
2022 8 136
2023 14 113
2024 5 74

The following table provides academic rankings for The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Math Teachers 97 1152 3154
Statistics 285 2281 5275

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Business 263 2265 5449
Engineering 356 2509 5844
Chemistry 457 2676 6307
Medicine 461 2616 6330