About
Kindai University was founded in 1925 with its principle mission to conduct research and provide education relevant to the real world. Today, with over 30,000 students and over 6,000 faculty members on six campuses in and around Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, and in other parts of the country, Kindai University is widely recognized as one of Japan’s leading research institutions.
Kindai Univ...
Kindai University was founded in 1925 with its principle mission to conduct research and provide education relevant to the real world. Today, with over 30,000 students and over 6,000 faculty members on six campuses in and around Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, and in other parts of the country, Kindai University is widely recognized as one of Japan’s leading research institutions.
Kindai University is comprised of 14 faculties with 48 departments, 33 of which are science-based. In addition to the academic faculties and departments, the University supports 17 research facilities, which include the Fisheries Laboratory, the Atomic Energy Research Institute, and three affiliated hospitals, which treat over a million patients per year, and function as central medical institutes for the Kinki region of Japan.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,923
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 32 : 68
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 95 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 105 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =514 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,499 | 35.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kindai University?
Kindai University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,314.
When was Kindai University founded?
Kindai University was founded in 1925.
What are the top subjects at Kindai University?
Top subjects at Kindai University include: Oncology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Technology, Clinical Medicine, Clinical & Health.
Where is Kindai University located?
Kindai University is located in Osaka, Japan.