Country profile · 2026
52 of Japan's universities are ranked in the global Research Collaboration Index, led by The University of Tokyo. Together they anchor the nation's place in the world research network.
| # | University | Partners | Countries | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #149 | The University of Tokyo | 1179 | 80 | |
| #277 | Kyushu University | 1116 | 76 | |
| #281 | Kyoto University | 1156 | 79 | |
| #350 | Nagoya University | 1091 | 77 | |
| #378 | The University of Osaka | 1110 | 79 | |
| #436 | Tohoku University | 1122 | 73 | |
| #493 | Hokkaido University | 1104 | 78 | |
| #562 | Hiroshima University | 1067 | 76 | |
| #573 | University of Tsukuba | 1062 | 77 | |
| #681 | Keio University | 990 | 71 | |
| #682 | Tokyo Institute of Technology | 978 | 71 | |
| #704 | Waseda University | 974 | 73 | |
| #752 | Tokyo Metropolitan University | 857 | 67 | |
| #754 | Kanazawa University | 855 | 63 | |
| #789 | Kobe University | 948 | 71 |
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