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Fudan University ranked 7th in China, 160th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 36 research topics. Fudan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 192,984 academic publications and 4,201,697 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 66 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#160 of 14,131 In the World
#16 of 5,830 In Asia
#7 of 960 In China
#2 of 35 In Shanghai
#25 of 4,181 For Nanotechnology
#28 of 4,419 For Chemical Engineering
#35 of 3,454 For Oncology and Cancer research
#555 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#213 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top100 For 33 other topics

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Biology rankings

Fudan University ranked 9th for Biology in China and 104th in the World with 127,660 publications made and 3,193,834 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#9 of 553 In China
#19 of 2,834 In Asia
#104 of 6,833 In the World

Fudan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 149 432
1993 130 442
1994 167 534
1995 186 581
1996 214 686
1997 316 1023
1998 314 1126
1999 343 1501
2000 472 1975
2001 705 2556
2002 928 3614
2003 1155 5091
2004 1482 6845
2005 1874 9798
2006 2330 13021
2007 2633 17594
2008 2977 23468
2009 3434 30657
2010 3694 39312
2011 4061 51781
2012 4230 65854
2013 4805 83853
2014 5045 100486
2015 4959 115618
2016 5108 131373
2017 5706 150911
2018 6320 175674
2019 7401 210952
2020 9271 289730
2021 9860 346768
2022 13358 385900
2023 12293 415266
2024 10415 434746

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 13 25
Oncology and Cancer research 5 6 35
Pharmacology 9 13 87
Biotechnology 7 11 95
Biochemistry 7 16 96
Genetics 7 17 105
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 8 15 107
Immunology 9 15 110
Molecular Biology 6 16 117
Virology 10 18 119
Microbiology 11 21 148
Biophysics 5 17 161
Evolutionary Biology 6 16 164
Neuroscience 7 18 181
Paleontology 19 34 228
Toxicology 19 55 258
Zoology 5 22 263
Botany 26 51 264
Astrobiology 25 45 277
Agricultural Science 49 91 349
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 27 67 380
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 11 37 412
Entomology 26 77 445
Horticulture 51 138 450
Nutrition and Food Science 60 157 466
Forestry 21 93 473
Animal Science 58 238 846

Chemistry rankings

Fudan University ranked 9th for Chemistry in China and 84th in the World with 116,059 publications made and 3,052,990 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#9 of 546 In China
#18 of 2,781 In Asia
#84 of 6,545 In the World

Fudan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 205 577
1993 196 624
1994 247 752
1995 284 842
1996 327 951
1997 428 1345
1998 437 1507
1999 451 1861
2000 572 2444
2001 755 3001
2002 1025 4084
2003 1168 5640
2004 1502 7414
2005 1880 10635
2006 2374 13933
2007 2602 18555
2008 2839 24541
2009 3118 31707
2010 3425 40336
2011 3815 52897
2012 3880 65768
2013 4366 83650
2014 4559 100014
2015 4528 114524
2016 4653 129732
2017 5043 148688
2018 5625 172419
2019 6588 204905
2020 7801 264809
2021 8671 319118
2022 11446 357591
2023 10557 383547
2024 9057 403779

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 13 25
Chemical Engineering 12 18 28
Inorganic Chemistry 12 21 35
Physical chemistry 14 22 38
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 5 12 52
Materials Science 16 25 58
Organic Chemistry 12 23 67
Radiochemistry 27 50 68
Pharmacy 10 18 72
Environmental Chemistry 17 28 95
Biochemistry 7 16 96
Computational Chemistry 14 27 135
Biochemical Engineering 25 46 220
Nutrition and Food Science 60 157 466
Petrology and Geochemistry 55 124 520

Medicine rankings

Fudan University ranked 11th for Medicine in China and 134th in the World with 97,809 publications made and 2,092,737 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#11 of 545 In China
#19 of 2,809 In Asia
#134 of 6,775 In the World

Fudan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 49 115
1993 36 98
1994 44 155
1995 55 164
1996 61 198
1997 88 285
1998 98 371
1999 111 518
2000 155 715
2001 395 985
2002 532 1307
2003 761 1996
2004 913 2813
2005 1159 4304
2006 1499 6066
2007 1809 8500
2008 2046 11811
2009 2483 15536
2010 2704 20623
2011 3028 27218
2012 3248 35192
2013 3715 46722
2014 3933 57947
2015 3909 68718
2016 3849 78260
2017 4446 91942
2018 5028 105427
2019 5938 129474
2020 7751 198383
2021 8141 239774
2022 10652 266183
2023 9746 285785
2024 8654 297241

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Oncology and Cancer research 5 6 35
Neurosurgery 3 6 54
Sonography and Ultrasound 5 8 56
Radiation Therapy 10 15 70
Pharmacy 10 18 72
Biomedical Engineering 8 16 75
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 11 22 84
Pharmacology 9 13 87
Epidemiology 8 10 92
Immunology 9 15 110
Pathology 10 17 114
Ophthalmology 9 22 118
Virology 10 18 119
Surgery 10 21 128
Cardiology 8 17 131
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 10 21 133
Respiratory Therapy 9 16 152
Optometry 8 22 158
Anatomy and Physiology 10 24 160
Psychiatry 11 16 160
Cosmetology 8 33 168
Anesthesiology 11 23 175
Urology 14 29 179
Public Health 7 14 187
Occupational Therapy 9 21 201
Healthcare Management (MHA) 5 14 214
Dermatology 10 36 221
Critical Care Nursing 14 23 228
Sports Medicine 5 17 230
Audiology 7 21 230
Medical Physics 9 24 232
Family medicine 8 22 241
Toxicology 19 55 258
Physical Therapy 11 28 259
Nursing 10 19 261
Health Science 16 32 290
Gerontology 6 19 292
Pediatrics 15 54 304
Sports / Exercise science 7 21 313
Dentistry 14 79 322
Plastic Surgery 15 76 323
Orthodontics 13 74 324
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 16 55 407
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 11 37 412
Veterinary 25 113 412
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 19 79 422
Clinical Psychology 19 55 517
Forensic Science 31 127 521
Social Work 15 29 528

Engineering rankings

Fudan University ranked 17th for Engineering in China and 90th in the World with 93,843 publications made and 2,334,124 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#17 of 560 In China
#27 of 2,835 In Asia
#90 of 6,782 In the World

Fudan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 191 485
1993 188 543
1994 245 717
1995 280 782
1996 333 887
1997 396 1272
1998 404 1377
1999 408 1706
2000 508 2068
2001 620 2514
2002 926 3531
2003 941 4662
2004 1280 5727
2005 1770 8545
2006 2195 11299
2007 2383 15224
2008 2592 19748
2009 2742 25874
2010 2917 31829
2011 3322 41442
2012 3186 51856
2013 3454 65366
2014 3410 77722
2015 3484 88434
2016 3574 101617
2017 3771 115784
2018 4268 135530
2019 5236 161369
2020 5979 204411
2021 6905 247010
2022 8416 275997
2023 8497 303213
2024 7494 314548

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 13 25
Chemical Engineering 12 18 28
Architecture 6 8 49
Applied/Engineering Physics 11 18 49
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 5 12 52
Materials Science 16 25 58
Optical Engineering 11 19 65
Computer Engineering 12 20 65
Biomedical Engineering 8 16 75
Electrical Engineering 20 31 77
Metallurgical Engineering 23 35 85
Electronic Engineering 22 32 87
Biotechnology 7 11 95
Telecommunications 23 35 99
Remote Sensing 25 29 120
Computer Networking 26 37 125
Acoustical Engineering 26 40 133
Environmental Engineering 35 59 155
Architectural Engineering 31 49 171
Aerospace Engineering 29 47 176
Mechanical Engineering 36 56 179
Systems Engineering 28 43 189
Civil Engineering 40 69 213
Biochemical Engineering 25 46 220
Geotechnical Engineering 48 81 238
Structural Engineering 49 86 277
Aviation 32 57 292
Robotics 53 110 324
Reliability and Quality Engineering 51 99 346
Technical Drawing 59 110 361
Transportation Engineering 54 98 361
Human-Computer Interaction 37 72 364
Renewable Energy Engineering 53 137 371
Petroleum Engineering 67 134 397
Nuclear Engineering 60 155 432
Automation and Control engineering 77 163 448
Operations Research 58 137 466
Firefighting and Fire Science 104 196 511
Automotive Engineering 75 206 563
Marine Engineering 84 189 590
Engineering Management 63 123 612
Product and Industrial Design 65 173 626
Agricultural Engineering 67 274 627
Industrial Engineering 80 191 669
Construction Management 83 195 699
Landscape Architecture 139 233 726

Physics rankings

Fudan University ranked 12th for Physics in China and 82nd in the World with 89,705 publications made and 2,257,019 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#12 of 558 In China
#22 of 2,817 In Asia
#82 of 6,713 In the World

Fudan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 225 557
1993 215 626
1994 288 793
1995 327 889
1996 361 1016
1997 436 1406
1998 454 1518
1999 466 1919
2000 554 2328
2001 658 2769
2002 978 4049
2003 938 5117
2004 1267 6349
2005 1695 9383
2006 2096 12135
2007 2306 16058
2008 2485 20546
2009 2634 26410
2010 2772 32791
2011 3153 42000
2012 2990 51503
2013 3233 64368
2014 3273 76366
2015 3342 86516
2016 3376 98780
2017 3596 112255
2018 4096 130981
2019 4991 154440
2020 5574 192719
2021 6475 231553
2022 7882 259295
2023 7857 285808
2024 7031 300977

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 13 25
Applied/Engineering Physics 11 18 49
Materials Science 16 25 58
Condensed Matter Physics 7 16 58
Optical Engineering 11 19 65
Quantum and Particle physics 12 21 74
Theoretical Physics 4 15 116
Acoustical Engineering 26 40 133
Astrophysics and Astronomy 12 27 157
Biophysics 5 17 161
Nuclear Physics 13 31 168
Atomic and Molecular physics 9 26 170
Medical Physics 9 24 232
Astrobiology 25 45 277

Computer Science rankings

Fudan University ranked 17th for Computer Science in China and 140th in the World with 74,822 publications made and 1,380,211 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#17 of 563 In China
#28 of 2,840 In Asia
#140 of 6,845 In the World

Fudan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 64 204
1993 62 188
1994 65 224
1995 115 273
1996 110 304
1997 142 398
1998 150 462
1999 147 609
2000 238 747
2001 323 917
2002 515 1633
2003 622 1976
2004 834 2546
2005 1318 3936
2006 1510 5230
2007 1634 7077
2008 1837 9310
2009 2108 12383
2010 2230 15545
2011 2392 20148
2012 2182 24542
2013 2424 31176
2014 2474 37986
2015 2539 44883
2016 2611 51315
2017 2860 59205
2018 3331 72408
2019 4276 91687
2020 5233 131877
2021 6195 168308
2022 8313 189304
2023 8304 217002
2024 6812 223252

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Environmental Science rankings

Fudan University ranked 21st for Environmental Science in China and 177th in the World with 58,769 publications made and 1,329,622 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#21 of 553 In China
#35 of 2,838 In Asia
#177 of 6,876 In the World

Fudan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 92 220
1993 83 280
1994 117 336
1995 120 374
1996 126 449
1997 167 564
1998 190 632
1999 193 794
2000 292 1053
2001 362 1263
2002 522 1888
2003 549 2385
2004 784 3025
2005 1153 4229
2006 1392 5812
2007 1535 7924
2008 1641 10032
2009 1796 12799
2010 1908 16066
2011 2001 20440
2012 1875 25783
2013 2152 32234
2014 2111 39536
2015 2094 45713
2016 2141 51585
2017 2263 59915
2018 2695 71525
2019 3226 87868
2020 4059 121571
2021 4348 146010
2022 5898 162071
2023 5676 176894
2024 4488 180517

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Fudan University ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 265th in the World with 54,764 publications made and 1,014,186 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#11 of 562 In China
#18 of 2,864 In Asia
#265 of 7,081 In the World

Fudan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 51 144
1993 53 158
1994 57 192
1995 75 217
1996 78 209
1997 90 277
1998 107 362
1999 109 443
2000 214 567
2001 280 770
2002 389 1178
2003 471 1678
2004 764 1806
2005 1109 2791
2006 1279 3601
2007 1411 4859
2008 1560 6394
2009 1793 8311
2010 1866 10440
2011 1980 13366
2012 1813 16340
2013 1900 21050
2014 1950 26221
2015 1946 31246
2016 1874 36004
2017 2130 41226
2018 2519 49632
2019 3006 64021
2020 3936 97539
2021 4267 119725
2022 5291 129830
2023 5418 146425
2024 4377 147826

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Psychology rankings

Fudan University ranked 12th for Psychology in China and 171st in the World with 41,236 publications made and 812,661 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#12 of 552 In China
#21 of 2,755 In Asia
#171 of 6,645 In the World

Fudan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 20 49
1993 15 43
1994 20 51
1995 32 57
1996 25 75
1997 26 84
1998 36 124
1999 49 168
2000 69 198
2001 172 301
2002 233 461
2003 323 708
2004 431 1025
2005 564 1500
2006 697 2264
2007 834 3141
2008 917 4181
2009 1099 5558
2010 1195 7249
2011 1329 9851
2012 1363 12950
2013 1483 17641
2014 1597 21869
2015 1543 26256
2016 1525 30254
2017 1746 35107
2018 2013 42233
2019 2482 51365
2020 3207 77488
2021 3540 95387
2022 4273 106389
2023 4359 119927
2024 3692 120709

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Psychiatry 11 16 160
Neuroscience 7 18 181
Cognitive Science 25 37 185
Occupational Therapy 9 21 201
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 19 63 325
Social Psychology 23 46 396
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 16 35 404
Clinical Psychology 19 55 517
Child Psychology 20 52 522
Social Work 15 29 528
Education Majors 44 118 646
Special Education 15 67 683
Sexology 17 73 843

Mathematics rankings

Fudan University ranked 14th for Mathematics in China and 133rd in the World with 37,223 publications made and 683,656 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#14 of 550 In China
#21 of 2,718 In Asia
#133 of 6,418 In the World

Fudan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 40 110
1993 36 116
1994 46 142
1995 82 203
1996 64 216
1997 76 269
1998 102 327
1999 92 412
2000 136 472
2001 160 556
2002 252 928
2003 302 1309
2004 428 1371
2005 661 2333
2006 776 2831
2007 877 3497
2008 968 4648
2009 1145 5858
2010 1255 7648
2011 1279 9406
2012 1148 11224
2013 1377 14541
2014 1346 17544
2015 1356 20405
2016 1326 23033
2017 1438 26471
2018 1739 31828
2019 2206 40001
2020 2855 57789
2021 3129 72703
2022 3742 80600
2023 3737 88081
2024 2656 69919

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Applied Mathematics 7 12 60
Statistics 14 22 137
Blockchain and Cryptography 37 55 178
Actuarial Science 12 18 187
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 21 38 269
Operations Research 58 137 466
Math Teachers 33 130 687

Business rankings

Fudan University ranked 29th for Business in China and 245th in the World with 18,943 publications made and 316,137 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#29 of 557 In China
#41 of 2,646 In Asia
#245 of 6,339 In the World

Fudan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 20 58
1993 16 69
1994 21 69
1995 33 99
1996 24 82
1997 46 118
1998 43 106
1999 57 186
2000 82 190
2001 113 268
2002 145 450
2003 192 622
2004 292 638
2005 516 1027
2006 584 1389
2007 665 1886
2008 751 2422
2009 808 3189
2010 821 3927
2011 827 4914
2012 695 5785
2013 759 7199
2014 737 9030
2015 685 10375
2016 662 11799
2017 696 13420
2018 798 15859
2019 992 20022
2020 1139 27949
2021 1291 35552
2022 1533 38375
2023 1606 44046
2024 1108 38485

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Supply Chain Management 20 27 66
Finance 11 18 160
Actuarial Science 12 18 187
Investment Banking and Stock trading 17 37 196
Tax Law 17 36 233
Management 36 55 239
Real Estate 26 47 244
International Business 12 19 245
Marketing 19 38 251
Risk Management 24 39 254
International Trade 13 20 256
Public Policy / Administration 11 20 304
Accounting 17 43 304
Hospitality and Hotel Management 36 81 348
Advertising 17 57 365
Project Management 22 50 386
Management Information Systems 27 57 394
Human Resource Management 23 70 429
Occupational Safety and Health 13 56 429
Operations Research 58 137 466
Entertainment Industry Business 21 61 471
Engineering Management 63 123 612
Entrepreneurship 34 99 673
Construction Management 83 195 699

Economics rankings

Fudan University ranked 13th for Economics in China and 212th in the World with 14,910 publications made and 262,194 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.

Economics ranking Location
#13 of 541 In China
#21 of 2,553 In Asia
#212 of 6,167 In the World

Fudan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 18 48
1993 13 44
1994 24 66
1995 34 73
1996 18 66
1997 35 121
1998 40 104
1999 37 142
2000 67 178
2001 94 246
2002 96 329
2003 142 461
2004 243 492
2005 363 723
2006 425 987
2007 531 1264
2008 520 1586
2009 607 2158
2010 600 2740
2011 640 3535
2012 525 4285
2013 613 5531
2014 589 7184
2015 568 8197
2016 540 9395
2017 591 10585
2018 634 12149
2019 825 15333
2020 966 22840
2021 1027 28123
2022 1254 30515
2023 1233 34112
2024 857 30603

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 1 7 125
Finance 11 18 160
Actuarial Science 12 18 187
Investment Banking and Stock trading 17 37 196
Development Studies 11 17 225
International Trade 13 20 256
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 21 38 269
International Economics 10 20 292
Political Economy 7 18 357
Environmental Economics 59 106 375
Agricultural Economics 43 109 413

Art & Design rankings

Fudan University ranked 12th for Art & Design in China and 225th in the World with 9,471 publications made and 120,999 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Architecture.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#12 of 553 In China
#25 of 2,428 In Asia
#225 of 5,966 In the World

Fudan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 8 28
1993 10 28
1994 8 25
1995 13 52
1996 12 34
1997 14 55
1998 9 46
1999 18 52
2000 60 87
2001 69 107
2002 82 175
2003 85 218
2004 181 264
2005 333 384
2006 344 559
2007 350 648
2008 340 897
2009 453 1121
2010 417 1460
2011 432 1755
2012 359 2231
2013 282 2813
2014 315 3509
2015 341 4014
2016 301 4904
2017 334 5678
2018 349 6530
2019 435 8335
2020 493 11273
2021 574 14263
2022 731 15570
2023 859 18094
2024 770 23517

The following table provides academic rankings for Fudan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Architecture 6 8 49
Singing and Vocal Performance 5 14 134
Computer Graphics 26 43 171
Animation 36 53 176
Fashion Design 12 23 186
Aesthetics 10 22 216
Literature 11 23 263
Graphic Design 23 46 279
UX/UI Desgin 21 55 344
Game Design and Development 27 68 378
Painting and Drawing 47 77 403
Sculpture 47 77 403
Illustration and Concept Art 50 85 415
Creative Writing 12 26 422
Performing arts 22 47 445
Music 25 66 445
Multimedia 29 92 462
Entertainment Industry Business 21 61 471
Art History 15 37 633
Photography 42 135 714
Landscape Architecture 139 233 726
Interior Design 216 385 945
Cinematography 42 177 1087