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Elite Universities in Japan 2027

In the UNIRANKS® 2027 rankings, 5 universities in Japan meet the requirements for Elite University status. Explore these institutions by national and global ranking position, overall score, and applicable UNIRANKS Performance DNA indicators to understand their position within Japan and the wider global ranking system.

Explore Elite Universities in Japan for 2027

36,000+ universities evaluated . 228 countries . 700+ indicators

#1
Rank 1
Overall Score 93.88 Overall Score

Tohoku University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 93.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 90.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 95.5
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 94.2
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 94.5
Industry & Employer Recognitions 94
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 93.8
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 91
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 93.5
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 95
Global Standing & Recognition 95
National Recognition & Standing 94
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 93.6
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 90.5
International Reputation & Recognition 92
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 94.7
Global Research Collaboration 93
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 91
Indicator Score Quality of Education 93.7
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 89
Accreditation & Recognitions 93.5
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 94
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 92
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 91.5
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 93.2
AI, Analytics & Automation 90.5
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 92
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 94.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 92
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 89
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 93.3
Academic Experience Feedback 91
Campus Life & Student Engagement 91.5

Tohoku University, located in Japan, is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The university's commitment to addressing global challenges through research, particularly in science and technology, enhances its academic offerings. The vibrant campus life fosters a sense of community and collaboration among students. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, Tohoku University is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence and student support. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

#2
Rank 2
Overall Score 92.37 Overall Score

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 92.4
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 93.2
Campus Safety & Security Measures 94.6
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 91.8
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 94.7
Industry & Employer Recognitions 92
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 92.9
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 91
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 92.3
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 93.5
Global Standing & Recognition 93.5
National Recognition & Standing 92.7
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 91.7
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 90.6
International Reputation & Recognition 90.8
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 94.2
Global Research Collaboration 91.9
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 90.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 92.6
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 90.2
Accreditation & Recognitions 92.6
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 91
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 90.8
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 89.7
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 90.9
AI, Analytics & Automation 91.1
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 92
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 92.3
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 91.5
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 90.8
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 91.5
Academic Experience Feedback 91.6
Campus Life & Student Engagement 91.7

The Tokyo Institute of Technology is known for its strong emphasis on science and engineering education. The institute's vibrant campus life encourages collaboration and innovation among its diverse student body. Its commitment to research, particularly in technology and applied sciences, enhances its educational offerings. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, the Tokyo Institute of Technology is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

#3
Rank 3
Overall Score 91.92 Overall Score

Keio University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 93.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 93.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 94
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 90.5
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 91
Industry & Employer Recognitions 90.7
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 91.2
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 89.5
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 90.3
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 92
Global Standing & Recognition 92
National Recognition & Standing 91.7
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 90
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 90.1
International Reputation & Recognition 90
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 94
Global Research Collaboration 92.7
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 91.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 91.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 90.6
Accreditation & Recognitions 91.5
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 90.8
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 90.2
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 90.5
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 91
AI, Analytics & Automation 91.1
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 90.7
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 92.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 92.1
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 91.3
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 91
Academic Experience Feedback 91.5
Campus Life & Student Engagement 91.2

Keio University, located in Japan, is recognized for its strong academic programs and commitment to research. The university's vibrant campus life fosters collaboration and personal growth among its diverse student body. Keio's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through research enhances its educational offerings. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, Keio University is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

#4
Rank 4
Overall Score 91.53 Overall Score

Hokkaido University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 91.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 90.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 93.4
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 92
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 90
Industry & Employer Recognitions 91.2
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 91
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 91.1
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 91.3
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 91.8
Global Standing & Recognition 92.4
National Recognition & Standing 91.9
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 92.3
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 92.8
International Reputation & Recognition 92.5
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 93
Global Research Collaboration 92.7
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 91.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 91.2
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 91.4
Accreditation & Recognitions 91.2
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 90.7
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 90.5
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 90
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 90.8
AI, Analytics & Automation 90.5
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 90.4
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 91
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 91.3
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 90.8
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 91.4
Academic Experience Feedback 91.3
Campus Life & Student Engagement 91.2

Hokkaido University, located in Japan, is recognized for its strong academic programs and research initiatives. The university's commitment to research, particularly in environmental sciences and technology, enhances its academic offerings. The vibrant campus life fosters collaboration and personal growth among its diverse student body. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, Hokkaido University is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

#5
Rank 5
Overall Score 90.94 Overall Score

University of Tsukuba

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 91.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 90
Campus Safety & Security Measures 89
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 90
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 90
Industry & Employer Recognitions 90
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 90.5
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 89
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 90
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 91
Global Standing & Recognition 90.5
National Recognition & Standing 89
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 91.2
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 88
International Reputation & Recognition 90
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 92
Global Research Collaboration 88
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 88.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 90.8
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 88.5
Accreditation & Recognitions 89
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 90.3
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 88.5
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 88
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 90.1
AI, Analytics & Automation 88
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 90
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 91.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 90
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 88
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 90.6
Academic Experience Feedback 90
Campus Life & Student Engagement 89

The University of Tsukuba is known for its innovative research and diverse academic programs. The university's commitment to addressing global challenges through research, particularly in health and technology, enhances its academic offerings. The vibrant campus life fosters a sense of community and collaboration among students. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, the University of Tsukuba is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence and student support. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

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