In the 2024 Global University Rankings, the University of Tokyo has jumped from 39th to 29th, and has been ranked the best university in Japan since 2015.
This achievement has sparked a lot of heated discussions, with Japanese universities performing well in the new indicator "Contribution to Patents", and Kyoto University, Tohoku University, and Osaka University rising in the rankings, reflecting the obvious progress of Japanese universities.
It is reported that the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom ranked first for the eighth consecutive year, Stanford University in the United States ranked second, and Tsinghua University and Peking University in China ranked 12th and 14th respectively.
The majority of first-time entrants are from Asia, with China and India both outperforming in terms of the number of institutions in the rankings.
From these data, we can see that Japanese universities are highly rated for their contribution to patents, but tend to be rated low on indicators related to internationality and overall research output.
This situation has led one to wonder where the strength of Japanese universities lies
According to the head of the relevant department, this year's ranking is based on 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators, including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.
These indicators reflect the transformation of the global higher education community and the diversity and comprehensiveness of assessment criteria.
The reason why Japanese universities stand out in the new indicators is that they excel in patent technology innovation and practical application, which is also a strong proof of Japan's long-standing pursuit of innovation in the field of science and technology.
The rise in the rankings of Japanese universities is not only an affirmation of their past achievements, but also an expectation for their future development.
At the same time, it is also necessary to recognize the shortcomings of Japanese universities in terms of indicators related to internationalization and overall research output, which is an area that needs to be further strengthened.
We believe that through unremitting efforts and continuous innovation, Japanese universities will surely achieve even more brilliant performance in the global university rankings.
It is expected that Japanese universities will demonstrate their true strength on the international stage and make more positive contributions to the development of global education.
Standing out from the rest of the world rankings, the success of Japanese universities is fascinating.
This achievement is not only a recognition of Japan's higher education sector, but also an affirmation of Japan's own scientific and technological innovation capabilities.
We look forward to future Japanese universities making even more brilliant achievements in more fields and contributing to the advancement of global education.