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THE Japan University Rankings 2021

Times Higher Education World University Rankings · · Methodology · Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings official website · Editorial Standards

Evaluates Japanese universities for teaching resources, student engagement, and internationalization.

THE evaluates universities across five pillars — Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook — making it one of the most comprehensive ranking systems.

How does THE Japan University Rankings evaluate universities?

THE Japan University Rankings, published by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, evaluates universities worldwide using key indicators such as Resources, Engagement, Outcomes, Environment, each assigned a distinct weight according to a publicly documented methodology. Data sources combine academic peer reviews, employer surveys, bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, and institutional self-reported statistics, all independently verified by the publisher's research team. The 2021 edition assessed 185 universities from 1 countries and regions, covering teaching quality, research output, internationalization, and graduate employability across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Times Higher Education World University Rankings recollects raw data annually and cross-checks results to ensure the rankings reflect each institution's most current performance in faculty strength, scholarly productivity, global reach, and student outcomes, providing a reliable reference for prospective students, parents, and education researchers.

Which are the top universities in THE Japan University Rankings 2021?

The top universities in THE Japan University Rankings 2021 are: Kitasato University, Kogakuin University, University of Miyazaki, Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan. This edition, published by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, evaluated 185 universities from 1 countries and regions using indicators such as Resources, Engagement, Outcomes, Environment. Rankings reflect weighted performance across multiple dimensions; students should consider methodology differences and their own academic priorities when interpreting results.

How does THE Japan University Rankings differ from other ranking systems?

THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings is among the most comprehensive, evaluating universities across teaching (30%), research environment (30%), research quality (30%), industry income (2.5%), and international outlook (7.5%), with 18 fine-grained indicators. Data sources combine the Elsevier Scopus bibliometric database, academic reputation surveys, and institution-reported statistics. The methodology underwent a major 2024 revision, adding a Research Quality category to reduce reliance on sheer output volume. In comparison, QS leans more on reputation surveys, ARWU is built solely on objective research metrics (Nobel Prizes, highly cited researchers), and US News centers on research productivity and citation impact. THE suits applicants seeking a balanced view of a university's combined research and teaching strength.

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121-130 Kitasato University Kitasato University 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 54.1 56.2 32.7 -
121-130 Kogakuin University logo Kogakuin University 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 40.7 47.7 32.6 41.9
121-130 University of Miyazaki logo University of Miyazaki 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 52.9 - 15.8 29.4
121-130 Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Nagoya University of Commerce & Business 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 - 64.5 15.8 85.9
121-130 University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 71.4 - - 29.4
121-130 University of the Ryukyus logo University of the Ryukyus 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 44.2 55.4 - 45.6
121-130 Teikyo University logo Teikyo University 🇯🇵 Japan 42.3 20.9 65.6 31.8 29.4
131-140 Aichi Medical University logo Aichi Medical University 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 73.9 - - -
131-140 Jikei University School of Medicine logo Jikei University School of Medicine 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 72.8 47.7 - -
131-140 Kitami Institute of Technology logo Kitami Institute of Technology 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 38.3 55.7 29.8 29.4
131-140 Muroran Institute of Technology logo Muroran Institute of Technology (MuIT) 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 34.0 58.3 31.9 29.4
131-140 Musashino University logo Musashino University 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 20.9 47.7 26.4 65.0
131-140 Nara Medical University logo Nara Medical University 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 77.1 - - -
131-140 Tokyo City University logo Tokyo City University 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 31.3 47.7 31.8 48.6
131-140 Tsuru University logo Tsuru University 🇯🇵 Japan 41.4 - 70.8 - 56.1
141-150 Fukuoka University logo Fukuoka University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 33.6 61.8 31.0 29.4
141-150 Kanagawa University logo Kanagawa University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 20.9 62.6 26.6 50.8
141-150 Kanazawa Medical University logo Kanazawa Medical University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 68.0 - - 29.4
141-150 Meijo University logo Meijo University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 32.3 61.4 31.7 -
141-150 Nihon University logo Nihon University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 20.9 67.9 35.2 -
141-150 Prefectural University of Hiroshima logo Prefectural University of Hiroshima 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 41.1 47.7 - 45.1
141-150 St Marianna University School of Medicine St Marianna University School of Medicine 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 72.4 - - -
141-150 Tokai University logo Tokai University 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 31.5 61.0 31.7 29.4
141-150 Tokyo University of Agriculture Tokyo University of Agriculture 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 20.9 64.0 37.1 -
141-150 Tokyo Medical University logo Tokyo Medical University (TMU) 🇯🇵 Japan 40.3 75.6 - - -
151-200 Chiba Institute of Technology Chiba Institute of Technology (CIT) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 68.8 28.2 -
151-200 Chubu University logo Chubu University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 55.7 15.8 29.4
151-200 Dokkyo Medical University logo Dokkyo Medical University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 67.3 - - -
151-200 Fujita Health University logo Fujita Health University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 62.5 - - -
151-200 Fukui Prefectural University Fukui Prefectural University (FPU) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 37.3 - 15.8 29.4
151-200 Hiroshima Shudo University logo Hiroshima Shudo University (HSU) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 47.7 27.8 44.2
151-200 Kansai Medical University logo Kansai Medical University (KMU) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 70.8 - - -
151-200 Keisen University Keisen University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 47.7 - 80.1
151-200 Komazawa University logo Komazawa University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 56.4 29.8 41.2
151-200 Konan University logo Konan University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 60.1 15.8 42.0
151-200 Kurume University logo Kurume University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 44.6 47.7 15.8 -
151-200 Kyoai Gakuen University Kyoai Gakuen University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 66.2 - 76.6
151-200 Kyoto Prefectural University logo Kyoto Prefectural University (KPU) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 42.1 47.7 15.8 -
151-200 Meikai University logo Meikai University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 47.7 - 57.2
151-200 Mukogawa Women’s University Mukogawa Women’s University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 20.9 57.5 15.8 29.4
151-200 Oita University logo Oita University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 48.5 47.7 15.8 -
151-200 Osaka University of Economics and Law logo Osaka University of Economics and Law 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 47.7 - 75.6
151-200 Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 72.3 - - -
151-200 Osaka Institute of Technology logo Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 29.9 47.7 31.4 -
151-200 Senshu University Senshu University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 60.4 26.6 29.4
151-200 University of Shiga Prefecture logo University of Shiga Prefecture 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 36.9 - 15.8 47.2
151-200 Showa University logo Showa University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 64.3 - - -
151-200 Takushoku University logo Takushoku University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 47.7 27.7 73.0
151-200 Toho University logo Toho University 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 50.3 - 15.8 -
151-200 Tohoku Gakuin University logo Tohoku Gakuin University (TGU) 🇯🇵 Japan 34.3 - 64.8 36.8 -