Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University: Rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 184 in Japan, 2852 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 1,837 academic publications and 19,138 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2852 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 851 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 184 of 719 | In Japan |
| # 2033 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| # 2289 of 5,096 | For Business |
| # 2816 of 6,257 | For Art & Design |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 125 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3359 in the World with 1,509 publications made and 16,994 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | #84 | #660 | #2080 |
| Archaeology | #71 | #797 | #2191 |
| History | #77 | #804 | #2331 |
| Law | #60 | #780 | #2404 |
| Anthropology | #64 | #777 | #2553 |
| Political Science | #60 | #803 | #2681 |
| Sociology | #113 | #1012 | #3056 |
| Linguistics | #167 | #1360 | #3231 |
| Education | #98 | #1169 | #3284 |
| Demography | #152 | #1322 | #3391 |
| Philosophy | #145 | #1261 | #3569 |
Environmental Science rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 177 for Environmental Science in Japan and 3485 in the World with 1,130 publications made and 13,481 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management | #106 | #1277 | #2919 |
| Ecology | #173 | #1508 | #3535 |
| Oceanography | #239 | #1830 | #4242 |
| Geology | #254 | #2022 | #4703 |
| Paleontology | #258 | #2027 | #4739 |
Business rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 70 for Business in Japan and 2289 in the World with 961 publications made and 11,979 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Trade | #17 | #153 | #937 |
| Advertising | #39 | #550 | #1780 |
| Finance | #67 | #709 | #2056 |
| Marketing | #51 | #785 | #2177 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #46 | #936 | #2648 |
| Accounting | #62 | #1047 | #2811 |
| Management | #130 | #1346 | #3245 |
Economics rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 49 for Economics in Japan and 2033 in the World with 950 publications made and 9,723 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Trade | #17 | #153 | #937 |
| Econometrics | #41 | #596 | #1741 |
| Finance | #67 | #709 | #2056 |
Computer Science rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 218 for Computer Science in Japan and 4177 in the World with 702 publications made and 8,570 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #46 | #936 | #2648 |
| Machine Learning | #181 | #1864 | #4040 |
| Neuroscience | #307 | #1866 | #4460 |
Engineering rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 276 for Engineering in Japan and 4855 in the World with 549 publications made and 5,102 citations received.
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Mathematics rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 167 for Mathematics in Japan and 3675 in the World with 529 publications made and 6,437 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics | #41 | #596 | #1741 |
| Mathematics Education | #74 | #947 | #2687 |
| Statistics | #197 | #1829 | #4149 |
Biology rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 313 for Biology in Japan and 5101 in the World with 482 publications made and 5,404 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #307 | #1866 | #4460 |
| Paleontology | #258 | #2027 | #4739 |
| Genetics | #383 | #2342 | #5437 |
| Biochemistry | #393 | #2407 | #5557 |
Psychology rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 210 for Psychology in Japan and 4063 in the World with 434 publications made and 5,882 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #98 | #1169 | #3284 |
| Neuroscience | #307 | #1866 | #4460 |
| Psychiatry | #338 | #2107 | #5084 |
Art & Design rankings
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University ranked 113 for Art & Design in Japan and 2816 in the World with 374 publications made and 3,865 citations received.
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Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | #84 | #660 | #2080 |
| Literature | #103 | #990 | #2868 |