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Japan 179 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 -
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
40
93
134
174
Okinawa ,
Japan
- Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
38
103
203
300
Chiyoda City ,
Japan
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
20
64
104
150
Hyogo ,
Japan
- Institution 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
34
40
44
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
39
48
61
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
14
46
105
279
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
30
44
51
Osaka ,
Japan
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
23
27
30
Otawara ,
Japan
- Private 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
20
27
50
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
37
49
55
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Tokyo ,
Japan
- Hospital 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
26
29
29
Kashiwa ,
Japan
- Institution 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
27
34
37
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
27
33
39
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
25
27
28
Ibaraki ,
Japan
- Institution 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
16
17
19
Aichi ,
Japan
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
18
22
26
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
20
35
47
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
19
28
32
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
20
23
26
Aichi ,
Japan
- Hospital 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
16
18
Yokohama ,
Japan
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
18
35
44
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
12
18
26
San Nicolás ,
Japan
- Institution 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
13
21
26
Shizuoka ,
Japan
- Public 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
6
9
9
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
7
8
8
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Hachioji ,
Japan
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
40
93
134
174
Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology
Okinawa ,
Japan
- Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
38
103
203
300
National Institute of Informatics, Japan
Chiyoda City ,
Japan
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
20
64
104
150
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute
Hyogo ,
Japan
- Institution 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
34
40
44
University of Miyazaki
Miyazaki ,
Japan
- Public 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
39
48
61
University of Hyogo
Kobe ,
Japan
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
14
46
105
279
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
30
44
51
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Osaka ,
Japan
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
23
27
30
International University of Health and Welfare
Otawara ,
Japan
- Private 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
20
27
50
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
37
49
55
Is Your University Ready for the Future?
Compare your institution’s global, national, and city-level ranking with its 20 closest competitors and set strategic goals.
Gain insights from detailed performance analyses of scientists across 13 major disciplines, identify your strengths, improve weaknesses, and gain a competitive edge.. Check Your Free Sample Performance Analysis
National Center for Child Health and Development
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Hospital 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
26
29
29
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
Kashiwa ,
Japan
- Institution 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
27
34
37
Earth-Life Science Institute
Saitama ,
Japan
- Institution 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
27
33
39
Ishikawa Prefectural University
Nonoichi ,
Japan
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
25
27
28
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
Ibaraki ,
Japan
- Institution 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
16
17
19
National Institute for Physiological Science
Aichi ,
Japan
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
18
22
26
Kochi University of Technology
Kami ,
Japan
- Public 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
20
35
47
Astellas Pharma Inc
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Company 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
19
28
32
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
20
23
26
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Aichi ,
Japan
- Hospital 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
16
18
Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency
Yokohama ,
Japan
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
18
35
44
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
Tokyo ,
Japan
- Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
12
18
26
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
San Nicolás ,
Japan
- Institution 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
13
21
26
Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health
Shizuoka ,
Japan
- Public 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
6
9
9
Iwate Biotechnology Research Center
- ,
Japan
- Institution 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
7
8
8