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University of Tokyo

University of Tokyo ranks #5,513 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 45.5 out of 100. It ranks #172 nationally.

| Global Rank 5513 | Overall Score 45.5 |
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University rankings in Japan University rankings in Asia

Top Country #172

Top Asia #2,276

Top World #5,513

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

UNIRANKS University Awards

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The UNIRANKS University Awards recognize universities that demonstrate outstanding performance across overall rankings, academic quality, research, employability, student experience, digital transformation, internationalization, and institutional impact.
Each award is based on verified UNIRANKS ranking results and indicator performance, highlighting institutions that lead globally, regionally, nationally, or within specific areas of excellence.
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Awards & Recognitions Earned by University of Tokyo

University of Tokyo has earned 3 verified UNIRANKS Awards & Recognitions in the 2027 edition.

These awards recognize the university’s outstanding performance across academic excellence, research, employability, student experience, digital transformation, internationalization, and institutional performance.

Recognition Summary

3Total Awards Earned
0Elite Awards
0Outstanding Awards
0Excellent Awards
3Recognized Awards

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Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment | Distinguished

This award recognizes universities that maintain an effective balance between academic staff and enrolled students while providing a supportive learning environment. The assessment considers faculty availability, class sizes, academic interaction, supervision capacity, access to instructors, learning spaces, and opportunities for individual guidance. A university earns the award when its finalized Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment score reaches at least 75. Stronger academic access and learning conditions receive higher star levels.

Campus Safety & Security Measures

Campus Safety & Security Measures | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that maintain secure campuses and implement effective measures to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The assessment considers security personnel, emergency procedures, access control, lighting, surveillance, incident reporting, health and safety policies, preparedness, and communication systems. A university earns the award when its finalized Campus Safety & Security Measures score reaches at least 75. Stronger prevention, response, and verified safety practices result in higher award levels.

Research Output & Scale

Research Output & Scale | Recognized

This award recognizes universities that demonstrate substantial and sustained academic research activity across their disciplines. The assessment considers the volume of verified publications, active researchers, research projects, subject coverage, institutional contribution, and consistency of output over time. A university earns the award when its finalized Research Output & Scale score reaches at least 75. Larger, stronger, and more consistent research production qualifies the institution for higher star levels.

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