The University of Tokyo vs KU Leuven

GURI 2026 comparison

The University of Tokyo has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (94.67). The University of Tokyo ranks #30 globally with a GURI Score of 94.67, while KU Leuven ranks #35 with a GURI Score of 94.61.

IndicatorThe University of TokyoKU Leuven

GURI Global Rank#30#35

GURI Score94.6794.61

CountryJapanBelgium

National rank#1#1

QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)3660

Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)2646

ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)3176

Ranking Achievement98.2196.91

Coverage Score100100

IRCI98.1194.11

Institutional Legacy99.33100.00

Institutional Momentum20.0040.00

Regional rank#4 (Asia)#11 (Europe)

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