The Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings 2017 methodology explores four key areas:
Resources
Does the university have the capacity to effectively deliver teaching? The resources area represents 38 per cent of the overall ranking. Within this, we look at:
- Finance per student (10 per cent)
- Faculty per student (8 per cent)
- Mock exam entrance level score (6 per cent)
- Research output per member of staff (7 per cent)
- Research grants per member of staff (7 per cent)
Engagement
Does the university effectively engage with its students? The data in this area is gathered through the High School Advisors Survey. The engagement area represents 26 per cent of the overall ranking. Within this, we look at:
- Global talent development (13 per cent)
- Student ability development (13 per cent)
Outcomes
Does the university produce graduates that the market wants? How strong is the university’s reputation nationally? The outcomes area represents 20 per cent of the overall ranking. Within this, we look at:
- Employer reputation (7 per cent)
- Academic reputation (13 per cent)
Environment
Does the university make efforts to attract an international student body and faculty? The environment area represents 16 per cent of the overall ranking. Within this, we look at:
- Proportion of international students (8 per cent)
- Proportion of international staff (8 per cent)
Our rankings table also offers information for prospective students on the following:
Number of students
This is the number of full-time equivalent students at the university.
Student-to-staff ratio
This is the ratio of full-time equivalent students to the number of full-time equivalent academic staff – those employed in an academic post, for example, assistant professor, associate professor and professor.
Finance per student (in ¥1,000s)
This is institution income (includes all forms of income, such as general university funds, grant income, research income, contract income, teaching income, donations, investments and commercialisation) per full-time equivalent student.
Proportion of international students
The percentage of students at the university originating from outside Japan.
For more detail on the pillars and metrics, please read the full THE Japan University Rankings 2017 methodology.