Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

6 Best Universities in Japan for Astrophysics and Astronomy

If you are looking to study Astrophysics and Astronomy in Japan, our index highlights the top 6 domain-leading institutions. Our methodology evaluated 1.67M subject-specific papers and 43.02M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Tokyo

University of Tokyo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1 in Asia #5 in the World

36% Acceptance

28,918 Enrollment

1877 Founded

2

Kyoto

Kyoto University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#2 in Asia #22 in the World

11% Acceptance

22,365 Enrollment

1897 Founded

3

Sendai

Tohoku University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#4 in Asia #45 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,975 Enrollment

1907 Founded

4

Suita

Osaka University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#6 in Asia #51 in the World

13% Acceptance

23,234 Enrollment

1931 Founded

5

Nagoya

Nagoya University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#7 in Asia #61 in the World

14% Acceptance

15,959 Enrollment

1939 Founded

6

Tokyo

Tokyo Institute of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#12 in Asia #96 in the World

10% Acceptance

6,551 Enrollment

1881 Founded