Ritsumeikan University
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About Ritsumeikan University
According to Wikipedia, Ritsumeikan University is a private university in Kyoto, Japan, that traces its origin to 1869. In addition to its main campus in Kyoto, the university also has satellite campuses in Ibaraki, Osaka and Kusatsu, Shiga.
What Is Ritsumeikan University Known For?
Ritsumeikan University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Political Science
- Physics
- Education
- Law
- Engineering
- Communications
- Literature
- Economics
- Biology
- History
- Medical
- Sociology
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Ritsumeikan University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Ritsumeikan University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Ritsumeikan University ranks #299 worldwide for influence in Business.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #360 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #240 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #610 worldwide for influence in Education.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #420 worldwide for influence in Law.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #763 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #625 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #493 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #336 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #657 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #482 worldwide for influence in History.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #895 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #191 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #724 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #595 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #834 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #779 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #582 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #1373 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #1275 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #1058 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesRitsumeikan University ranks #950 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #1989 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Ritsumeikan University ranks #3316 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesWho Are Ritsumeikan University's Most Influential Alumni?
Ritsumeikan University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Physics, and Business. Here are some of Ritsumeikan University's most famous alumni:
- Yuji Ijiri
- A Japanese economist .
- Izumi Tabata
- A Japanese scientist.
- Tatsuhiko Seo
- A Japanese historian.
- Tomotaka Takahashi
- A Japanese roboticist.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi
- A Japanese professional wrestler.
- Yoriko Shono
- A Japanese writer.
- Mai Kuraki
- A Japanese J-pop singer .
- Shuichi Toyama
- A Japanese archaeologist and historian.
- Masafumi Kawaguchi
- A Japanese player of American football.
- Kaizo Hayashi
- A Japanese film director.
- Miho Takeda
- A Synchronized swimmer.
Who Are Ritsumeikan University's Most Influential Faculty?
Ritsumeikan University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Physics, and Business. Here are some of Ritsumeikan University's most famous faculty:
- Princess Akiko of Mikasa
- A Japanese princess. Princess Akiko of Mikasa is elder daughter of Prince and Princess Tomohito of Mikasa.
- Masafumi Kawaguchi
- A Japanese player of American football.
- Eikei Suzuki
- A Japanese politician.
- Fumio Hirata
- A Researcher.
- Hiroyasu Furukawa
- A Researcher.
- Tsuyoshi Tanaka
- A Japanese chemist.
