Central South University ranked 23rd in China, 415th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 44 research topics. Central South University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 205,602 academic publications and 3,750,780 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
Central South University ranked 9th for Chemistry in China and 78th in the World with 134,449 publications made and 2,837,405 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Central South University ranked 11th for Biology in China and 120th in the World with 132,896 publications made and 2,692,879 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology.
Central South University ranked 11th for Engineering in China and 69th in the World with 118,517 publications made and 2,328,503 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Central South University ranked 13th for Physics in China and 82nd in the World with 108,587 publications made and 2,173,640 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Central South University ranked 12th for Medicine in China and 142nd in the World with 93,825 publications made and 1,733,962 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Central South University ranked 9th for Environmental Science in China and 108th in the World with 84,477 publications made and 1,552,746 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Central South University ranked 21st for Computer Science in China and 148th in the World with 74,914 publications made and 1,226,989 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Central South University ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 315th in the World with 54,280 publications made and 849,804 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Central South University ranked 13th for Psychology in China and 179th in the World with 40,094 publications made and 715,235 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
Central South University ranked 16th for Mathematics in China and 136th in the World with 39,418 publications made and 651,955 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Central South University ranked 25th for Business in China and 212th in the World with 21,670 publications made and 303,664 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Accounting.
Central South University ranked 22nd for Economics in China and 289th in the World with 12,361 publications made and 184,008 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Central South University ranked 30th for Art & Design in China and 358th in the World with 7,628 publications made and 86,590 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
