Osaka University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Osaka University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
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 Osaka University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 2279
th
From 1980, Osaka University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 184th and has continued to rank Osaka University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 253.7 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 157 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Osaka University was listed at 2279th in world, 58th in country and 58th in region , with the fairest rank in N/A at N/A, and an atypical rank on UNIRANKS at 16238th. In total, we believe Osaka University merits a rank of 253.7, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
175 th
171 st
102 nd
1054 th
Osaka University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| QS | 2010 | 61.73 | 80 | 22 | 3 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 91.73 | 102 | 29 | 5 |
| US News | 2021 | 292 | 168 | 45 | 3 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 105.23 | 171 | 48 | 4 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 174.76 | 175 | 30 | 4 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 73.67 | 178 | 55 | 3 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 204.45 | 228 | 30 | 3 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 333 | 332 | 20 | 4 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 1054 | 1054 | 392 | 5 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 1054 | 1054 | 392 | 5 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 904.84 | 17462 | 8334 | 489 |
Osaka 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 | 17462 | 44 | 904.84 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 175 | 21 | 174.76 | Unreasonable | 2011 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 171 | 22 | 105.23 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 178 | 15 | 73.67 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 168 | 3 | 292 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 102 | 15 | 91.73 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 228 | 20 | 204.45 | Unreasonable | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 80 | 15 | 61.73 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 332 | 1 | 333 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 1054 | 1 | 1054 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 1054 | 1 | 1054 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Osaka University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Osaka University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Osaka University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Osaka University initially ranked 184th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 904.84 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 904.84 to an unexpected 16238th in UNIRANKS.
Osaka University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Osaka University, first achieving a 68th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 174.76 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 174.76 to 131st in Times Higher Education.
Osaka University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 53rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Osaka University has preserved a consistent average of 105.23 over 22 years.
Osaka University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Osaka University, which was ranked 31st by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 73.67 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Osaka University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 294th by US News in 2021, Osaka University has consistently secured an average 292 position in US News over 3 years.
Osaka University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Osaka University's initial 50th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 91.73 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
Osaka University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 187th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Osaka University has maintained an average 204.45 in Webometrices for 20 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 204.45 to 377th has emerged in Webometrices.
Osaka University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 49th placement by QS in 2010, Osaka University has upheld a steady 61.73 average in QS across 15 years.
Osaka University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Osaka University, which was ranked 333rd by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 333 in 4icu for 1 years.
Osaka University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Osaka University initially ranked 1054th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 1054 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Osaka University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Osaka University initially ranked 1054th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 1054 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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