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Top Universities in Japan 2027

The UNIRANKS® 2027 Top by Country Universities in Japan include 107 institutions recognized within the national ranking framework. This list provides a focused view of university performance in Japan while showing how institutions compare within the wider ranking system.

Explore the Top Universities in Japan for 2027

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#102
Rank 102
Overall Score 53.9 Overall Score

Daito Bunka University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 55.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 58.3
Campus Safety & Security Measures 60.2
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 53
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 51.3
Industry & Employer Recognitions 53.1
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 54
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 55.1
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 53.9
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 52.5
Global Standing & Recognition 51
National Recognition & Standing 52
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 54.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 54.1
International Reputation & Recognition 55.2
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 53.5
Global Research Collaboration 53.4
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 52.9
Indicator Score Quality of Education 55
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 54
Accreditation & Recognitions 55.5
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 52
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 51.7
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 52.2
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 51.5
AI, Analytics & Automation 51.1
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 51.5
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 56
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 56.2
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 55.7
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 54
Academic Experience Feedback 54.5
Campus Life & Student Engagement 53.8

Daito Bunka University, situated in Japan, offers a diverse range of programs that emphasize academic rigor and practical experience. The university is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can thrive. With a focus on research and innovation, Daito Bunka encourages students to engage in projects that address real-world challenges. The faculty comprises experienced professionals who provide mentorship and guidance throughout the academic journey. Daito Bunka University plays a significant role in promoting cultural exchange and understanding within the community. Daito Bunka University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#107
Rank 107
Overall Score 53.33 Overall Score

Open University of Japan

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 53.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 60
Campus Safety & Security Measures 58
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 52
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 45
Industry & Employer Recognitions 43
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 54
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 51
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 52
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 51.5
Global Standing & Recognition 50
National Recognition & Standing 49
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 53
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 44
International Reputation & Recognition 41
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 54.5
Global Research Collaboration 46
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 43
Indicator Score Quality of Education 54
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 50
Accreditation & Recognitions 53
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 52.5
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 50
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 49
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 51.5
AI, Analytics & Automation 49
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 50
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 53
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 54
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 50
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 53.5
Academic Experience Feedback 52
Campus Life & Student Engagement 51

Open University of Japan is dedicated to providing accessible education through innovative online learning. Its programs are designed to meet the needs of students seeking to balance education with other commitments. The university's research initiatives focus on enhancing online education and improving learning outcomes. The supportive student community fosters collaboration and engagement, enriching the educational experience. Open University of Japan is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#111
Rank 111
Overall Score 52.79 Overall Score

Musashino Art University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 53
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 63.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 58
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 52.5
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 44
Industry & Employer Recognitions 43
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 54
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 49
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 54
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 53.5
Global Standing & Recognition 46
National Recognition & Standing 47
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 51
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 41
International Reputation & Recognition 40
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 52
Global Research Collaboration 42
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 41
Indicator Score Quality of Education 54.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 48
Accreditation & Recognitions 50
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 51.5
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 46
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 47
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 50.5
AI, Analytics & Automation 40
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 41
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 53
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 54
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 50
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 54
Academic Experience Feedback 54
Campus Life & Student Engagement 54

Located in Japan, the university fosters an innovative environment where students can explore their creative talents. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration, preparing students for careers in various artistic fields. Musashino Art University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#117
Rank 117
Overall Score 52.15 Overall Score

Chiba University of Commerce

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 53
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 60
Campus Safety & Security Measures 57
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 50
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 49
Industry & Employer Recognitions 50
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 54
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 51
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 52
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 49.5
Global Standing & Recognition 45
National Recognition & Standing 48
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 50
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 50
International Reputation & Recognition 46
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 52
Global Research Collaboration 48
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 45
Indicator Score Quality of Education 54
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 54
Accreditation & Recognitions 51
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 51
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 50
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 45
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 50
AI, Analytics & Automation 49
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 52
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 53
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 52
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 54
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 52
Academic Experience Feedback 51
Campus Life & Student Engagement 50

Located in Japan, the university offers programs that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. The emphasis on research and community engagement enhances the educational experience, preparing students for successful careers in various sectors. Chiba University of Commerce is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#119
Rank 119
Overall Score 52.08 Overall Score

Tama Art University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 52.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 66.2
Campus Safety & Security Measures 70.5
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 50.5
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 50
Industry & Employer Recognitions 46.8
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 53
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 52
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 50.6
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 51
Global Standing & Recognition 50.5
National Recognition & Standing 49.9
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 50
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 47.6
International Reputation & Recognition 47
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 53.5
Global Research Collaboration 53.5
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 53.9
Indicator Score Quality of Education 53
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 52.7
Accreditation & Recognitions 52.5
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 50.5
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 50.1
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 50
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 50
AI, Analytics & Automation 50.3
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 50.2
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 54
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 54.2
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 54
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 51.5
Academic Experience Feedback 51.8
Campus Life & Student Engagement 51.6

Located in Japan, the university fosters an innovative environment where students can explore their creative talents. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration, preparing students for careers in various artistic fields. Tama Art University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#131
Rank 131
Overall Score 50.31 Overall Score

Seijo University

Location Japan
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 52
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 55
Campus Safety & Security Measures 53
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 48.5
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 46
Industry & Employer Recognitions 50
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 50
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 50
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 52
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 49
Global Standing & Recognition 44
National Recognition & Standing 45
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 47.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 45
International Reputation & Recognition 43
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 51
Global Research Collaboration 48
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 45
Indicator Score Quality of Education 52.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 50
Accreditation & Recognitions 53
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 48
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 47
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 46
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 47
AI, Analytics & Automation 41
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 40
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 50.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 50
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 46
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 52
Academic Experience Feedback 54
Campus Life & Student Engagement 50

Seijo University, situated in Japan, offers a diverse range of programs that emphasize academic rigor and practical experience. The university is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can thrive. With a focus on research and innovation, Seijo encourages students to engage in projects that address real-world challenges. The faculty comprises experienced professionals who provide mentorship and guidance throughout the academic journey. Seijo University plays a significant role in promoting cultural exchange and understanding within the community. Seijo University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

Reported No published 2027 ranking View Profile

Korea University Tokyo, currently under review, is an institution that aims to provide quality education and foster cultural exchange in Japan. With a focus on international studies and language education, the university seeks to prepare students for global citizenship. While it is still establishing its reputation, the university is committed to creating a supportive environment for learning and personal growth. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

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