Niigata University
Niigata University is number 979 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 60.7. It published about 4,499 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 14,821 citations in those years, and its h-index is 476.
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)
- Kyoto University (#159)
- 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)
Questions and answers
How innovative is Niigata University?
Niigata University is number 979 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 60.7.
How much research does Niigata University publish?
Niigata University published about 4,499 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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