The University of Tokyo achieved a personal best of 26th in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University Rankings released Thursday, remaining the sole Japanese university to crack the top 50.
Rising up two spots from 28th last year, the university has improved its position three years in a row.
Kyoto University was the next highest-ranking Japanese university, in 61st place, falling from 55th place the previous year and returning to its 2022 score.
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