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About
Ritsumeikan University is a private university in Kyoto, Japan, that traces its origin to 1869. In addition to its main campus in Kyoto, the university also has satellite campuses in Ibaraki, Osaka and Kusatsu, Shiga.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 683 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 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
- 35,919
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 37 : 63
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics & Ancient History | =44 | 73.7 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =333 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2020 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 27.6 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =678 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,053 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,443 | 30.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ritsumeikan University?
Ritsumeikan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =683, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,573.
When was Ritsumeikan University founded?
Ritsumeikan University was founded in 1900.
What are the top subjects at Ritsumeikan University?
Top subjects at Ritsumeikan University include: Classics & Ancient History, Philosophy, Geography, Politics, Archaeology.
Where is Ritsumeikan University located?
Ritsumeikan University is located in Kyoto, Japan.