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Wakayama University ranked 133rd in Japan, 2226th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 50 research topics. Wakayama University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,563 academic publications and 44,438 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2226 of 14,131 In the World
#669 of 5,830 In Asia
#133 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 2 In Wakayama
#469 of 1,498 For Robotics
#779 of 2,673 For Computational Linguistics
#780 of 2,706 For Human-Computer Interaction
#2172 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2854 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 47 other topics

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Engineering rankings

Wakayama University ranked 134th for Engineering in Japan and 2122nd in the World with 3,091 publications made and 30,562 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#134 of 505 In Japan
#911 of 2,809 In Asia
#2122 of 6,684 In the World

Wakayama University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 6 43
1992 6 55
1993 4 49
1994 18 60
1995 18 61
1996 29 80
1997 39 81
1998 51 105
1999 70 98
2000 55 188
2001 83 299
2002 147 348
2003 153 464
2004 118 693
2005 138 708
2006 115 859
2007 115 811
2008 105 987
2009 98 1020
2010 126 1163
2011 108 1353
2012 102 1353
2013 135 1262
2014 128 1370
2015 130 1285
2016 132 1396
2017 123 1404
2018 150 1394
2019 133 1497
2020 97 1638
2021 107 1866
2022 84 1796
2023 67 1772

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Robotics 43 153 469
Human-Computer Interaction 32 174 780
Computer Engineering 45 420 1101
Biotechnology 107 567 1439
Optical Engineering 112 644 1585
Acoustical Engineering 105 594 1588
Telecommunications 89 691 1659
Automation and Control engineering 106 774 1724
Electronic Engineering 99 776 1739
Civil Engineering 97 721 1850
Electrical Engineering 114 817 1860
Computer Networking 87 775 1870
Remote Sensing 99 764 1929
Structural Engineering 115 820 1966
Nanotechnology 126 1021 2066
Aerospace Engineering 142 846 2094
Materials Science 149 989 2160
Mechanical Engineering 135 933 2253
Systems Engineering 109 907 2361
Metallurgical Engineering 180 1141 2429
Chemical Engineering 158 1288 2607
Geotechnical Engineering 134 1214 2752

Physics rankings

Wakayama University ranked 139th for Physics in Japan and 2120th in the World with 2,776 publications made and 28,506 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#139 of 503 In Japan
#902 of 2,786 In Asia
#2120 of 6,603 In the World

Wakayama University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 6 34
1992 6 35
1993 4 34
1994 12 41
1995 15 48
1996 24 66
1997 26 58
1998 46 78
1999 58 90
2000 57 177
2001 76 271
2002 124 316
2003 137 393
2004 111 615
2005 114 667
2006 104 821
2007 110 759
2008 105 1013
2009 89 1067
2010 110 1112
2011 96 1289
2012 97 1432
2013 112 1199
2014 123 1349
2015 112 1236
2016 120 1345
2017 110 1391
2018 133 1326
2019 119 1481
2020 86 1583
2021 96 1750
2022 67 1655
2023 54 1631

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 112 518 1439
Optical Engineering 112 644 1585
Acoustical Engineering 105 594 1588
Astrophysics and Astronomy 111 584 1719
Nuclear Physics 143 755 1833
Quantum and Particle physics 112 782 1878
Condensed Matter Physics 144 918 1981
Theoretical Physics 122 795 2052
Nanotechnology 126 1021 2066
Materials Science 149 989 2160

Computer Science rankings

Wakayama University ranked 120th for Computer Science in Japan and 1996th in the World with 2,521 publications made and 21,897 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.

Computer Science ranking Location
#120 of 506 In Japan
#776 of 2,809 In Asia
#1996 of 6,752 In the World

Wakayama University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 1 17
1992 2 10
1993 5 16
1994 9 20
1995 9 18
1996 24 26
1997 30 22
1998 40 44
1999 62 68
2000 37 141
2001 57 186
2002 115 289
2003 125 364
2004 102 554
2005 109 559
2006 104 702
2007 86 670
2008 94 793
2009 80 859
2010 105 931
2011 107 1054
2012 79 932
2013 117 1033
2014 114 1078
2015 123 1056
2016 97 1111
2017 109 1106
2018 119 1148
2019 107 1228
2020 88 1320
2021 93 1511
2022 72 1496
2023 63 1490

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Robotics 43 153 469
Computational Linguistics 29 216 779
Human-Computer Interaction 32 174 780
Computer Graphics 43 210 782
Game Design and Development 44 286 980
UX/UI Desgin 44 299 995
Computer Engineering 45 420 1101
Computer Vision 59 398 1128
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 66 541 1482
Blockchain and Cryptography 61 681 1601
Multimedia 63 518 1625
Telecommunications 89 691 1659
Computer Networking 87 775 1870
Software Engineering 71 658 1964
Cognitive Science 107 796 1996
Cyber Security 84 857 2116
Neuroscience 171 765 2223
Machine Learning 125 1202 2674

Chemistry rankings

Wakayama University ranked 177th for Chemistry in Japan and 2366th in the World with 2,227 publications made and 28,007 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#177 of 499 In Japan
#1070 of 2,750 In Asia
#2366 of 6,447 In the World

Wakayama University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 8 60
1992 11 72
1993 5 63
1994 15 75
1995 17 73
1996 22 95
1997 27 92
1998 45 151
1999 50 162
2000 49 259
2001 64 359
2002 102 390
2003 104 449
2004 73 543
2005 90 641
2006 68 703
2007 85 704
2008 86 866
2009 58 865
2010 83 996
2011 69 1194
2012 80 1319
2013 89 1122
2014 83 1197
2015 89 1124
2016 96 1200
2017 95 1220
2018 102 1164
2019 97 1217
2020 70 1385
2021 67 1581
2022 57 1465
2023 46 1452

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 74 510 1348
Pharmacy 121 603 1508
Inorganic Chemistry 140 924 1970
Physical chemistry 125 924 2001
Nanotechnology 126 1021 2066
Materials Science 149 989 2160
Organic Chemistry 168 986 2173
Biochemistry 195 1158 2552
Chemical Engineering 158 1288 2607
Environmental Chemistry 174 1287 2783
Nutrition and Food Science 193 1321 2822

Biology rankings

Wakayama University ranked 192nd for Biology in Japan and 2871st in the World with 1,982 publications made and 23,551 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#192 of 523 In Japan
#1242 of 2,814 In Asia
#2871 of 6,770 In the World

Wakayama University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 5 54
1992 8 65
1993 3 58
1994 15 67
1995 15 57
1996 15 70
1997 28 92
1998 48 138
1999 48 151
2000 34 229
2001 67 321
2002 91 380
2003 93 444
2004 69 565
2005 88 597
2006 69 682
2007 70 736
2008 66 755
2009 52 850
2010 75 954
2011 54 1076
2012 60 1217
2013 75 1134
2014 71 1131
2015 78 1104
2016 78 1137
2017 81 1068
2018 70 1037
2019 91 1181
2020 75 1429
2021 68 1698
2022 62 1514
2023 70 1532

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biotechnology 107 567 1439
Nanotechnology 126 1021 2066
Neuroscience 171 765 2223
Evolutionary Biology 139 964 2479
Biochemistry 195 1158 2552
Genetics 191 1138 2661
Zoology 166 966 2666
Nutrition and Food Science 193 1321 2822
Horticulture 153 1306 2905
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 196 1165 2961
Immunology 191 1221 2962
Agricultural Science 136 1304 3020
Botany 179 1297 3038
Paleontology 189 1329 3158
Pharmacology 203 1554 3337

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Wakayama University ranked 124th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3041st in the World with 1,791 publications made and 16,305 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, Law, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#124 of 527 In Japan
#1014 of 2,845 In Asia
#3041 of 7,020 In the World

Wakayama University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 1 10
1992 1 8
1993 1 10
1994 5 9
1995 10 16
1996 15 15
1997 24 18
1998 22 29
1999 35 48
2000 23 95
2001 47 106
2002 63 179
2003 80 224
2004 66 333
2005 66 334
2006 68 381
2007 48 461
2008 59 485
2009 43 572
2010 78 633
2011 67 679
2012 62 618
2013 92 727
2014 84 743
2015 86 700
2016 70 699
2017 86 716
2018 74 712
2019 98 854
2020 76 1034
2021 76 1230
2022 57 1186
2023 72 1321

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Linguistics 112 773 2100
Philosophy 103 802 2643
Anthropology 81 793 2678
Archaeology 118 1099 2875
Education Majors 99 960 2928
History 119 1085 2969
Aesthetics 147 1075 2986
Law 108 1072 3040
Sociology 123 995 3077
Political Science 107 1075 3281
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 122 1188 3502
Demography 172 1381 3613

Environmental Science rankings

Wakayama University ranked 173rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 3169th in the World with 1,604 publications made and 14,525 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#173 of 510 In Japan
#1317 of 2,811 In Asia
#3169 of 6,798 In the World

Wakayama University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 3 16
1992 3 15
1993 5 25
1994 7 23
1995 12 43
1996 11 28
1997 15 20
1998 30 49
1999 39 65
2000 22 83
2001 58 140
2002 50 156
2003 74 206
2004 57 290
2005 57 320
2006 52 374
2007 47 376
2008 41 428
2009 46 480
2010 55 520
2011 54 595
2012 52 693
2013 67 612
2014 65 616
2015 61 635
2016 60 665
2017 83 697
2018 73 665
2019 80 862
2020 75 1052
2021 71 1290
2022 62 1243
2023 64 1293

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Earth science and Geophysics 123 909 2237
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 160 1123 2586
Oceanography 149 1070 2634
Geotechnical Engineering 134 1214 2752
Environmental Chemistry 174 1287 2783
Geography and Cartography 132 1134 2935
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 196 1165 2961
Agricultural Science 136 1304 3020
Environmental Management 122 1313 3026
Geology 180 1280 3049
Paleontology 189 1329 3158
Ecology 173 1364 3242

Medicine rankings

Wakayama University ranked 176th for Medicine in Japan and 2927th in the World with 1,070 publications made and 14,067 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.

Medicine ranking Location
#176 of 517 In Japan
#1146 of 2,781 In Asia
#2927 of 6,680 In the World

Wakayama University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 5 34
1992 9 51
1993 1 37
1994 6 47
1995 9 40
1996 10 54
1997 15 59
1998 27 80
1999 21 100
2000 21 152
2001 28 197
2002 35 212
2003 28 239
2004 26 295
2005 44 332
2006 36 363
2007 41 418
2008 36 422
2009 27 486
2010 30 562
2011 30 648
2012 23 567
2013 49 620
2014 42 630
2015 49 626
2016 37 631
2017 47 601
2018 46 636
2019 58 643
2020 47 808
2021 40 971
2022 43 914
2023 45 940

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Pharmacy 121 603 1508
Ophthalmology 118 577 1566
Cardiology 145 661 1844
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 167 803 2148
Sports Medicine 211 834 2317
Surgery 169 897 2485
Anatomy and Physiology 204 980 2544
Psychiatry 157 921 2564
Pathology 173 1103 2706
Immunology 191 1221 2962
Physical Therapy 230 1171 3013
Pharmacology 203 1554 3337
Public Health 173 1419 3695

Business rankings

Wakayama University ranked 80th for Business in Japan and 2297th in the World with 902 publications made and 8,638 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#80 of 375 In Japan
#814 of 2,579 In Asia
#2297 of 6,187 In the World

Wakayama University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 2 7
1992 0 0
1993 0 5
1994 5 10
1995 3 6
1996 9 10
1997 14 5
1998 16 9
1999 17 14
2000 14 22
2001 28 35
2002 38 73
2003 55 97
2004 47 216
2005 26 161
2006 26 220
2007 33 219
2008 19 273
2009 32 310
2010 21 320
2011 36 368
2012 26 309
2013 32 311
2014 41 358
2015 32 333
2016 29 305
2017 41 316
2018 34 343
2019 46 385
2020 44 560
2021 44 665
2022 38 619
2023 39 692

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 6 145 583
Management 74 687 1942
Advertising 89 892 2498
Finance 115 1071 2809
Marketing 135 1416 3523

Mathematics rankings

Wakayama University ranked 121st for Mathematics in Japan and 2541st in the World with 872 publications made and 9,134 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#121 of 443 In Japan
#1034 of 2,673 In Asia
#2541 of 6,305 In the World

Wakayama University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 2 6
1992 1 1
1993 1 10
1994 2 12
1995 2 9
1996 7 9
1997 10 6
1998 13 11
1999 18 14
2000 15 30
2001 21 43
2002 38 93
2003 45 124
2004 38 229
2005 28 199
2006 32 240
2007 25 220
2008 42 286
2009 26 317
2010 34 311
2011 35 385
2012 27 348
2013 34 379
2014 55 380
2015 42 410
2016 29 407
2017 34 476
2018 44 489
2019 37 491
2020 31 552
2021 26 567
2022 29 591
2023 21 542

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 61 681 1601
Applied Mathematics 88 864 2053
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 86 886 2362
Statistics 122 1006 2463
Math Teachers 119 1149 3234

Psychology rankings

Wakayama University ranked 148th for Psychology in Japan and 2806th in the World with 771 publications made and 7,350 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#148 of 485 In Japan
#1044 of 2,703 In Asia
#2806 of 6,528 In the World

Wakayama University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 1 8
1992 0 6
1993 1 10
1994 5 7
1995 3 11
1996 5 10
1997 4 8
1998 14 26
1999 9 42
2000 11 55
2001 17 83
2002 29 117
2003 27 127
2004 22 129
2005 30 198
2006 36 208
2007 32 232
2008 33 258
2009 18 296
2010 26 345
2011 32 371
2012 17 328
2013 42 371
2014 38 428
2015 29 364
2016 33 382
2017 30 346
2018 31 401
2019 42 411
2020 37 516
2021 26 625
2022 39 592
2023 38 609

The following table provides academic rankings for Wakayama University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Cognitive Science 107 796 1996
Neuroscience 171 765 2223
Psychiatry 157 921 2564
Education Majors 99 960 2928
Social Psychology 156 1220 3325
Child Psychology 181 1215 3351

Art & Design rankings

Wakayama University ranked 82nd for Art & Design in Japan and 2034th in the World with 616 publications made and 4,497 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Graphics, Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, 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
#82 of 328 In Japan
#604 of 2,302 In Asia
#2034 of 5,720 In the World

Wakayama University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 0 2
1992 0 0
1993 0 2
1994 4 0
1995 2 2
1996 1 3
1997 8 2
1998 9 0
1999 16 9
2000 8 17
2001 11 18
2002 25 41
2003 23 67
2004 28 98
2005 33 114
2006 33 149
2007 26 133
2008 20 182
2009 23 206
2010 34 213
2011 33 221
2012 26 204
2013 35 231
2014 21 196
2015 24 211
2016 19 185
2017 27 190
2018 19 203
2019 23 247
2020 17 256
2021 25 316
2022 14 315
2023 20 334

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

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Singing and Vocal Performance 23 109 631
Computer Graphics 43 210 782
Game Design and Development 44 286 980
UX/UI Desgin 44 299 995
Graphic Design 29 292 1028
Photography 58 300 1170
Multimedia 63 518 1625
Fashion Design 113 806 2341
Literature 93 756 2439
Aesthetics 147 1075 2986

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Wakayama University

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Economics 122 1303 3415
Development Studies 188 1861 4665