Akita University ranked 85th in Japan, 1295th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 105 research topics. Akita University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,327 academic publications and 318,417 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Akita University ranked 70th for Biology in Japan and 969th in the World with 14,110 publications made and 267,966 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Akita University ranked 75th for Chemistry in Japan and 1055th in the World with 12,381 publications made and 229,316 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Akita University ranked 61st for Medicine in Japan and 748th in the World with 11,902 publications made and 225,546 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Akita University ranked 66th for Engineering in Japan and 1329th in the World with 9,863 publications made and 121,278 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Akita University ranked 70th for Physics in Japan and 1278th in the World with 9,520 publications made and 116,615 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 1488th in the World with 7,325 publications made and 99,799 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Akita University ranked 82nd for Computer Science in Japan and 1656th in the World with 5,536 publications made and 82,305 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Akita University ranked 64th for Psychology in Japan and 1034th in the World with 4,859 publications made and 78,058 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
