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THE Japan University Rankings 2022

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 2022 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 2022?

The top universities in THE Japan University Rankings 2022 are: Yamaguchi University, University of Fukui, St Luke’s International University, Nagoya City University, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. 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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56 Yamaguchi University logo Yamaguchi University 🇯🇵 Japan 52.8 45.3 68.9 39.0 52.7
57 University of Fukui University of Fukui 🇯🇵 Japan 52.6 56.1 49.3 40.4 51.0
58 St Luke’s International University St Luke’s International University 🇯🇵 Japan 52.5 64.0 57.8 - 66.6
61 Nagoya City University logo Nagoya City University 🇯🇵 Japan 52.1 63.0 49.3 42.0 28.7
62 Kobe City University of Foreign Studies logo Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS) 🇯🇵 Japan 52.0 20.3 68.2 33.6 88.5
64 Utsunomiya University logo Utsunomiya University (UDAI) 🇯🇵 Japan 51.6 43.4 69.4 43.0 45.5
65 Yamagata University logo Yamagata University (YU ) 🇯🇵 Japan 51.4 47.1 70.1 41.8 28.7
66 Hosei University Hosei University 🇯🇵 Japan 51.2 33.8 71.5 40.9 58.6
67 Tottori University logo Tottori University 🇯🇵 Japan 51.1 54.0 66.6 36.5 28.7
68 Osaka Prefecture University Osaka Prefecture University 🇯🇵 Japan 50.8 53.6 57.4 50.4 28.7
69 = Kansai University logo Kansai University 🇯🇵 Japan 50.5 34.6 71.3 42.4 52.9
69 = Soka University Soka University 🇯🇵 Japan 50.5 20.3 59.0 29.5 91.6
71 Kindai University logo Kindai University 🇯🇵 Japan 50.1 35.9 76.4 36.4 45.6
72 Gunma University logo Gunma University 🇯🇵 Japan 50.0 54.8 60.4 36.7 28.7
73 = Hirosaki University logo Hirosaki University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.9 51.5 70.7 32.0 28.7
73 = Toyo University logo Toyo University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.9 20.3 74.7 36.0 73.7
76 Juntendo University Juntendo University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.4 62.9 60.1 17.2 28.7
77 Saitama University logo Saitama University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.3 40.4 58.7 41.5 56.6
78 = Kagoshima University logo Kagoshima University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.2 49.3 58.2 36.2 46.2
80 Saga University logo Saga University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.1 50.6 67.6 17.2 28.7
81 Gifu University logo Gifu University 🇯🇵 Japan 49.0 53.4 49.3 38.6 41.3
83 = Nara Women’s University Nara Women’s University 🇯🇵 Japan 48.3 48.8 57.4 17.2 53.0
87 University of Toyama logo University of Toyama 🇯🇵 Japan 48.2 48.8 58.2 31.6 45.5
88 Mie University logo Mie University 🇯🇵 Japan 48.0 51.1 49.3 41.4 28.7
89 Shizuoka University logo Shizuoka University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.9 41.2 60.2 38.0 48.9
90 Shimane University logo Shimane University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.8 49.9 59.6 17.2 48.6
92 University of Hyogo logo University of Hyogo (UH) 🇯🇵 Japan 47.5 44.9 59.4 39.4 40.4
93 Iwate University logo Iwate University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.4 37.9 66.5 46.2 28.7
94 = Ehime University logo Ehime University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.3 46.4 59.1 32.2 43.3
94 = University of Shizuoka logo University of Shizuoka 🇯🇵 Japan 47.3 47.8 63.7 27.8 28.7
96 Shiga University of Medical Science logo Shiga University of Medical Science (SUMS) 🇯🇵 Japan 47.2 75.8 - - 44.0
97 Tokushima University logo Tokushima University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.1 55.6 49.3 38.0 28.7
98 Kagawa University logo Kagawa University 🇯🇵 Japan 47.0 55.2 49.3 40.5 28.7
99 University of Yamanashi logo University of Yamanashi 🇯🇵 Japan 46.8 53.4 49.3 30.6 45.1
100 Aichi Prefectural University logo Aichi Prefectural University 🇯🇵 Japan 46.6 36.8 59.5 17.2 60.8
101-110 Hamamatsu University School of Medicine logo Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 79.6 - - -
101-110 Ibaraki University logo Ibaraki University 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 37.8 66.6 35.4 28.7
101-110 Kochi University of Technology logo Kochi University of Technology (KUT) 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 41.3 69.6 28.0 28.7
101-110 Kyoto Sangyo University logo Kyoto Sangyo University 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 20.3 68.3 32.8 51.9
101-110 Meiji Gakuin University logo Meiji Gakuin University 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 20.3 65.7 35.8 63.9
101-110 University of Miyazaki logo University of Miyazaki 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 54.1 49.3 32.4 28.7
101-110 Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Nagoya University of Commerce & Business 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 - 67.3 27.6 85.1
101-110 University of Niigata Prefecture logo University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 20.3 65.2 17.2 71.0
101-110 Ryukoku University logo Ryukoku University 🇯🇵 Japan 45.2 20.3 67.4 31.5 54.3
111-120 Akita Prefectural University Akita Prefectural University 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 48.6 61.3 32.0 -
111-120 Kōchi University Kōchi University 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 50.1 49.3 29.2 28.7
111-120 Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 79.8 - - -
111-120 Muroran Institute of Technology logo Muroran Institute of Technology (MuIT) 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 33.9 63.7 17.2 46.4
111-120 Nippon Medical School Nippon Medical School 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 75.6 - - -
111-120 University of the Ryukyus logo University of the Ryukyus 🇯🇵 Japan 43.5 44.8 57.5 17.2 45.9