The University of the Ryukyus ranked 61st in Japan, 1165th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 108 research topics. The University of the Ryukyus ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,472 academic publications and 379,115 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 69th for Biology in Japan and 939th in the World with 13,721 publications made and 314,477 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 84th for Chemistry in Japan and 1112th in the World with 10,358 publications made and 247,488 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 76th for Medicine in Japan and 905th in the World with 9,812 publications made and 213,775 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 39th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1004th in the World with 9,014 publications made and 189,411 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Oceanography.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 82nd for Engineering in Japan and 1457th in the World with 6,951 publications made and 134,467 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 80th for Physics in Japan and 1425th in the World with 6,442 publications made and 117,456 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 82nd for Computer Science in Japan and 1629th in the World with 4,746 publications made and 86,942 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 61st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2097th in the World with 4,732 publications made and 88,852 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Demography.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 84th for Psychology in Japan and 1311th in the World with 3,145 publications made and 61,909 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 21st for Art & Design in Japan and 1021st in the World with 1,293 publications made and 30,955 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
