Akita University ranked 87th in Japan, 1387th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 106 research topics. Akita University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,893 academic publications and 304,955 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Akita University ranked 70th for Biology in Japan and 948th in the World with 13,830 publications made and 257,061 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Akita University ranked 75th for Chemistry in Japan and 1030th in the World with 12,216 publications made and 220,553 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Akita University ranked 62nd for Medicine in Japan and 731st in the World with 11,597 publications made and 216,440 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Akita University ranked 65th for Engineering in Japan and 1290th in the World with 9,717 publications made and 116,004 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Akita University ranked 70th for Physics in Japan and 1253rd in the World with 9,379 publications made and 111,677 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Acoustical Engineering.
Akita University ranked 66th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1453rd in the World with 7,205 publications made and 95,170 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Akita University ranked 79th for Computer Science in Japan and 1619th in the World with 5,435 publications made and 78,889 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Akita University ranked 64th for Psychology in Japan and 1018th in the World with 4,758 publications made and 74,932 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
