University of the Ryukyus: Rankings

Updated: February 29, 2024

EduRank

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 61st in Japan, 1126th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 109 research topics. The University of the Ryukyus ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,685 academic publications and 290,680 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.

Ranking	Category
#1126 of 14,131	In the World
#281 of 5,830	In Asia
#61 of 719	In Japan
#1 of 2	In Nishihara
#257 of 2,152	For Renewable Energy Engineering
#291 of 3,255	For Zoology
#316 of 3,195	For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
#1590 of 7,738	For Alumni Impact
#1744 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence
Top50%	For 106 other topics

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Biology rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 70th for Biology in Japan and 910th in the World with 12,572 publications made and 242,413 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.

Biology ranking	Location
#70 of 523	In Japan
#292 of 2,814	In Asia
#910 of 6,770	In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

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Chemistry rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 88th for Chemistry in Japan and 1082nd in the World with 9,625 publications made and 196,888 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking	Location
#88 of 499	In Japan
#387 of 2,750	In Asia
#1082 of 6,447	In the World

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Chemistry Publications & Citations

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Medicine rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 76th for Medicine in Japan and 859th in the World with 9,024 publications made and 165,687 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking	Location
#76 of 517	In Japan
#248 of 2,781	In Asia
#859 of 6,680	In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

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Environmental Science rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 40th for Environmental Science in Japan and 953rd in the World with 8,226 publications made and 145,296 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#40 of 510	In Japan
#274 of 2,811	In Asia
#953 of 6,798	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

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Engineering rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 85th for Engineering in Japan and 1427th in the World with 6,329 publications made and 100,402 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking	Location
#85 of 505	In Japan
#542 of 2,809	In Asia
#1427 of 6,684	In the World

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Engineering Publications & Citations

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Physics rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 82nd for Physics in Japan and 1382nd in the World with 5,850 publications made and 89,410 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.

Physics ranking	Location
#82 of 503	In Japan
#513 of 2,786	In Asia
#1382 of 6,603	In the World

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Physics Publications & Citations

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 60th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 1878th in the World with 4,313 publications made and 67,005 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Philosophy, History, Demography, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#60 of 527	In Japan
#492 of 2,845	In Asia
#1878 of 7,020	In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

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Computer Science rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 81st for Computer Science in Japan and 1510th in the World with 4,313 publications made and 65,262 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking	Location
#81 of 506	In Japan
#522 of 2,809	In Asia
#1510 of 6,752	In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

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Psychology rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 84th for Psychology in Japan and 1232nd in the World with 2,904 publications made and 48,821 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking	Location
#84 of 485	In Japan
#352 of 2,703	In Asia
#1232 of 6,528	In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

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Art & Design rankings

The University of the Ryukyus ranked 23rd for Art & Design in Japan and 958th in the World with 1,151 publications made and 23,576 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.

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
#23 of 328	In Japan
#195 of 2,302	In Asia
#958 of 5,720	In the World

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Art & Design Publications & Citations

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