Rikkyo University
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Global #2118
Japan #51
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1874
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 20,720 students
- Website
- https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/
About
Rikkyo University is a higher education institution in Japan, founded in 1874. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 21K 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 #1401 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #1597 · Ranked | 25.63 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2118 · Ranked | 66.09 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
215
h-index
377,709
Citations
9,331
Publications
6,845
i10-index
2.13
Mean Citedness
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Motto
"Pro Deo et Patria"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rikkyo University's global ranking?
Rikkyo University is ranked #2,118 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Japan, it holds the #51 position.
When was Rikkyo University founded?
Rikkyo University was founded in 1874, making it 152 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Japan.
How many students attend Rikkyo University?
Rikkyo University has a student body of approximately 20,720 students.
What is Rikkyo University's research output?
Rikkyo University has produced 9,331 research publications with 377,709 total citations and an h-index of 215, according to OpenAlex data.