After a short hiatus last year, Times Higher Education (THE) is back with its list of top Japanese universities, and Tohoku University is once again ranked number one.
This is the fifth consecutive time that Tohoku University has taken the top spot.
While THE's annual World Rankings focus on research influence and data, the Japan list shifts the spotlight towards institutional resources, quality of education and overall student experience.
The 16 metrics used to determine the Japan rankings fall under four broad categories - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - and Tohoku University continues to score well for its global curriculum and academic reputation, which measures how well employers view graduating students.
For the full list of Times Higher Education's 2025 Japanese universities ranking, please visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/rankings/japan-university/2025
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