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About
Okayama University, an official educational institution of knowledge, is committed to the middle-term goal "Building up a new paradigm for the sustainable evolution of human society" in order to provide substance to our society's commitment to knowledge.Okayama University, one of Japan's leading universities, is situated on an extensive campus and has eleven faculties and Master's and Doctoral cou...
Okayama University, an official educational institution of knowledge, is committed to the middle-term goal "Building up a new paradigm for the sustainable evolution of human society" in order to provide substance to our society's commitment to knowledge.Okayama University, one of Japan's leading universities, is situated on an extensive campus and has eleven faculties and Master's and Doctoral courses embracing humanities, social, natural, environmental and life sciences, and pedagogics. Approximately 14,000 students including 700 international students currently enjoy life at this university, and 2,700 staff are engaged in educational and research activities, and university management.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,057
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-220 | - | 2021 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 133 | 59.0 | 2027 |
| Oncology | =326 | 32.6 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =406 | 45.9 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =461 | 28.9 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 495 | 15.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =617 | 35.3 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =1,075 | 32.5 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =1,453 | 18.1 | 2027 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Okayama University?
Okayama University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =1,049.
When was Okayama University founded?
Okayama University was founded in 1870.
What are the top subjects at Okayama University?
Top subjects at Okayama University include: Dentistry, Plant and Animal Science, Medical Technology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences.
Where is Okayama University located?
Okayama University is located in Okayama, Japan.