Kyoto University
Kyoto University is number 159 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 72.3. It published about 27,531 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 106,073 citations in those years, and its h-index is 1,167.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Economic statistics for Japan in the 311 Nations Index.
Other leading universities in Japan
- The University of Tokyo (#55)
- The University of Osaka (#199)
- Tohoku University (#230)
- Kyushu University (#372)
- Tokyo Institute of Technology (#446)
- Keio University (#485)
- Nagoya University (#503)
- University of Tsukuba (#511)
- Hiroshima University (#606)
- Hokkaido University (#622)
- Kobe University (#655)
- Chiba University (#747)
- Tokyo Medical and Dental University (#769)
- Waseda University (#770)
- Okayama University (#798)
Questions and answers
How innovative is Kyoto University?
Kyoto University is number 159 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 72.3.
How much research does Kyoto University publish?
Kyoto University published about 27,531 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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