Keio University was ranked 91st in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2019 (hereinafter "Impact Rankings") announced on April 3 (Wed.), 2019. From Japan, 3 universities were ranked in the top 100, namely Kyoto University (48th), the University of Tokyo (52nd), and Keio University.
The Impact Rankings, which was carried out for the first time this year, measures the social and economic impact (influence) of universities. Participation was seen from over 450 universities (including 42 from Japan) in 76 countries worldwide.