Niigata University
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Global #9478
Japan #323
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1870
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 12,068 students
- Website
- https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/
About
Niigata University is a higher education institution in Japan, founded in 1870. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 12K students. It is part of Japan's higher education landscape, which includes over 1000 institutions across the country.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1001 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #1304 · Ranked | 30,38 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #9478 · Ranked | 33,50 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
454
h-index
3,328,822
Citations
54,559
Publications
63,082
i10-index
1,71
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niigata University is ranked #9,478 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Japan, it holds the #323 position.
Niigata University was founded in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Japan.
Niigata University has a student body of approximately 12,068 students.
Niigata University has produced 54,559 research publications with 3,328,822 total citations and an h-index of 454, according to OpenAlex data.