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About
The University of the Ryukyus , abbreviated to Ryūdai (琉大), is a Japanese national university in Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan. Established in 1950, it is the westernmost national university of Japan and the largest public university in Okinawa Prefecture. Located in the Senbaru neighborhood of the town of Nishihara, its campus borders both the village of Nakagusuku and the city of Ginowan.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 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
- 7,468
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =635 | 28.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =832 | 28.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =964 | 28.0 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of the Ryukyus?
University of the Ryukyus's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,724.
When was University of the Ryukyus founded?
University of the Ryukyus was founded in 1950.
What are the top subjects at University of the Ryukyus?
Top subjects at University of the Ryukyus include: Ecology, Biological Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry, Plant and Animal Science, Clinical & Health.
Where is University of the Ryukyus located?
University of the Ryukyus is located in Okinawa, Japan.