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Ryukoku University

Ryukoku University

🇯🇵 Japan 4-Year University
Global #1703 Japan #41
Campus of Ryukoku University

Institution Info

Founded
1639
Type
4-Year University
Faculty
1,470

About

Ryukoku University is a higher education institution in Japan, founded in 1639. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Japan. It is part of Japan's higher education landscape, which includes over 1000 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
THE 2026 THE #2080 · Ranked 15.95
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #1703 · Ranked 69.27

Research Output via OpenAlex

146
h-index
178,534
Citations
8,816
Publications
3,616
i10-index
1.04
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

Ryukoku University is ranked #1,703 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Japan, it holds the #41 position.
Ryukoku University was founded in 1639, making it 387 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Japan.
Ryukoku University has produced 8,816 research publications with 178,534 total citations and an h-index of 146, according to OpenAlex data.