The University of the Ryukyus ranked 60th in Japan, 1083rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 107 research topics. The University of the Ryukyus ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,971 academic publications and 399,888 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 69th for Biology in Japan and 955th in the World with 14,099 publications made and 331,178 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 84th for Chemistry in Japan and 1144th in the World with 10,554 publications made and 260,178 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 926th in the World with 10,138 publications made and 225,235 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 1026th in the World with 9,229 publications made and 201,571 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Oceanography.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 82nd for Engineering in Japan and 1484th in the World with 7,054 publications made and 141,210 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 78th for Physics in Japan and 1455th in the World with 6,563 publications made and 122,772 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 80th for Computer Science in Japan and 1654th in the World with 4,880 publications made and 92,666 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 2138th in the World with 4,861 publications made and 93,420 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Demography.
The University of the Ryukyus ranked 84th for Psychology in Japan and 1339th in the World with 3,253 publications made and 65,588 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 1029th in the World with 1,327 publications made and 32,879 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.
