The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo is number 55 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 76.6. It published about 45,097 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 201,774 citations in those years, and its h-index is 1,468.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Innovation city
See the innovation profile of Tokyo in the 311 Innovation Cities Index.
Economic statistics for Japan in the 311 Nations Index.
Other leading universities in Japan
- 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)
- Okayama University (#798)
Questions and answers
How innovative is The University of Tokyo?
The University of Tokyo is number 55 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 76.6.
How much research does The University of Tokyo publish?
The University of Tokyo published about 45,097 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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