About
Ehime University is a Japanese national university in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The university has one of the largest student populations in the Shikoku region. After Japan's defeat in World War II, Aidai was established in May 1949 among many other national universities by the Japanese government during the reformation of the education system. The university originally had three Faculti...
Ehime University is a Japanese national university in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The university has one of the largest student populations in the Shikoku region. After Japan's defeat in World War II, Aidai was established in May 1949 among many other national universities by the Japanese government during the reformation of the education system. The university originally had three Faculties: Humanities and Science, Education, and Engineering; which were consolidated from Matsuyama National High School, Ehime Prefectural Teachers School (1876), Ehime Prefectural Youth Teachers School (1927), and Ehime Prefectural Niihama Technical School (1939). Today, the university has six faculties and five graduate schools.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,855
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =533 | 32.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =934 | 32.3 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ehime University?
Ehime University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,489.
When was Ehime University founded?
Ehime University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Ehime University?
Top subjects at Ehime University include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry, Plant and Animal Science, Clinical & Health.
Where is Ehime University located?
Ehime University is located in Matsuyama, Japan.