Kyoto University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Kyoto University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
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Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Kyoto University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 2146
th
From 1980, Kyoto University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 79th and has continued to rank Kyoto University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 164.9 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 157 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Kyoto University was listed at 2146th in world, 56th in country and 56th in region , with the fairest rank in N/A at N/A, and an atypical rank on UNIRANKS at 15709th. In total, we believe Kyoto University merits a rank of 164.9, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
16941 st
55 th
39 th
73 rd
46 th
963 rd
963 rd
101 st
Kyoto University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 29.23 | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| QS | 2010 | 35.4 | 46 | 10 | 2 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 51.81 | 55 | 11 | 2 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 69.13 | 73 | 20 | 2 |
| US News | 2021 | 142.33 | 101 | 22 | 2 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 90.15 | 110 | 14 | 2 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 50.2 | 122 | 39 | 2 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 136 | 136 | 3 | 2 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 963 | 963 | 336 | 2 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 963 | 963 | 336 | 2 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 804.57 | 16941 | 8020 | 481 |
Kyoto University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 16941 | 44 | 804.57 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 55 | 21 | 51.81 | Unreasonable | 2011 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 39 | 22 | 29.23 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 122 | 15 | 50.2 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 101 | 3 | 142.33 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 73 | 15 | 69.13 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 110 | 20 | 90.15 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 46 | 15 | 35.4 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 136 | 1 | 136 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 963 | 1 | 963 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 963 | 1 | 963 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Kyoto University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Kyoto University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Kyoto University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Kyoto University initially ranked 79th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 804.57 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 804.57 to an unexpected 15709th in UNIRANKS.
Kyoto University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Kyoto University, first achieving a 29th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 51.81 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 51.81 to 57th in Times Higher Education.
Kyoto University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 30th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Kyoto University has preserved a consistent average of 29.23 over 22 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Kyoto University, which was ranked 25th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 50.2 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 143rd by US News in 2021, Kyoto University has consistently secured an average 142.33 position in US News over 3 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Kyoto University's initial 36th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 69.13 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
Kyoto University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 77th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Kyoto University has maintained an average 90.15 in Webometrices for 20 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 25th placement by QS in 2010, Kyoto University has upheld a steady 35.4 average in QS across 15 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Kyoto University, which was ranked 136th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 136 in 4icu for 1 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Kyoto University initially ranked 963rd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 963 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Kyoto University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Kyoto University initially ranked 963rd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 963 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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