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Fudan University ranked 7th in China, 163rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 31 research topics. Fudan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 159,825 academic publications and 3,085,491 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 59 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#163 of 14,131 In the World
#16 of 5,830 In Asia
#7 of 960 In China
#2 of 35 In Shanghai
#28 of 4,040 For Nanotechnology
#28 of 4,260 For Chemical Engineering
#35 of 3,083 For Inorganic Chemistry
#573 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#213 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top100 For 28 other topics

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Biology rankings

Fudan University ranked 7th for Biology in China and 110th in the World with 106,002 publications made and 2,412,694 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Nanotechnology.

Biology ranking Location
#7 of 551 In China
#17 of 2,814 In Asia
#110 of 6,770 In the World

Fudan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 103 339
1992 138 362
1993 114 372
1994 160 433
1995 171 481
1996 205 599
1997 296 851
1998 303 921
1999 331 1245
2000 453 1604
2001 665 2155
2002 864 2848
2003 1024 3896
2004 1360 5264
2005 1660 7782
2006 2135 10518
2007 2349 14786
2008 2619 19326
2009 3034 25889
2010 3267 33031
2011 3541 44647
2012 3719 56480
2013 4211 72619
2014 4407 87515
2015 4554 102777
2016 4930 115004
2017 5451 131565
2018 6026 154124
2019 7047 185455
2020 8826 245940
2021 9304 303610
2022 10801 350009
2023 10417 373496

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

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 14 28
Oncology and Cancer research 5 8 45
Pharmacology 9 13 93
Biochemistry 6 16 100
Biotechnology 8 12 107
Genetics 7 18 118
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 8 15 119
Molecular Biology 6 17 120
Immunology 8 17 123
Virology 9 18 136
Evolutionary Biology 6 16 169
Microbiology 11 23 170
Biophysics 5 17 174
Neuroscience 6 19 197
Toxicology 17 45 234
Paleontology 19 34 241
Botany 23 48 274
Zoology 7 25 281
Astrobiology 27 48 285
Agricultural Science 51 90 355
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 27 67 402
Forestry 19 71 424
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 10 31 435
Horticulture 51 133 448
Nutrition and Food Science 59 149 461
Entomology 37 107 553
Animal Science 56 215 816

Chemistry rankings

Fudan University ranked 8th for Chemistry in China and 89th in the World with 98,078 publications made and 2,370,262 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#8 of 546 In China
#19 of 2,750 In Asia
#89 of 6,447 In the World

Fudan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 154 474
1992 193 504
1993 176 545
1994 236 618
1995 273 735
1996 304 834
1997 402 1151
1998 416 1263
1999 430 1563
2000 548 2052
2001 725 2624
2002 950 3341
2003 1041 4291
2004 1378 5928
2005 1691 8645
2006 2229 11618
2007 2394 15920
2008 2560 20877
2009 2825 27386
2010 3124 34674
2011 3432 46488
2012 3487 57367
2013 3913 73753
2014 4114 88715
2015 4257 103795
2016 4496 115590
2017 4876 131935
2018 5417 154150
2019 6292 183490
2020 7443 230908
2021 8212 285163
2022 9297 328623
2023 9075 349865

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

Chemistry subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Chemical Engineering 12 18 28
Nanotechnology 7 14 28
Inorganic Chemistry 12 21 35
Physical chemistry 13 21 36
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 5 11 51
Materials Science 16 26 60
Radiochemistry 28 51 69
Organic Chemistry 12 23 73
Pharmacy 10 19 77
Biochemistry 6 16 100
Environmental Chemistry 20 32 106
Computational Chemistry 12 25 141
Biochemical Engineering 28 52 252
Nutrition and Food Science 59 149 461
Petrology and Geochemistry 55 129 537

Engineering rankings

Fudan University ranked 17th for Engineering in China and 93rd in the World with 80,780 publications made and 1,786,417 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#17 of 560 In China
#29 of 2,809 In Asia
#93 of 6,684 In the World

Fudan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 143 377
1992 180 415
1993 167 472
1994 230 596
1995 274 679
1996 308 774
1997 373 1113
1998 388 1237
1999 384 1483
2000 496 1817
2001 591 2253
2002 868 2958
2003 864 3762
2004 1205 4826
2005 1636 7207
2006 2079 9592
2007 2242 13245
2008 2432 17217
2009 2561 22903
2010 2720 27871
2011 3038 36953
2012 2865 45489
2013 3172 58228
2014 3110 69556
2015 3255 80165
2016 3434 90589
2017 3681 102408
2018 4098 121206
2019 4924 143253
2020 5671 177539
2021 6513 217151
2022 7563 249902
2023 7702 270418

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

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Chemical Engineering 12 18 28
Nanotechnology 7 14 28
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 5 11 51
Applied/Engineering Physics 12 19 57
Materials Science 16 26 60
Computer Engineering 12 21 70
Optical Engineering 11 20 71
Biomedical Engineering 7 15 79
Electrical Engineering 22 33 83
Metallurgical Engineering 23 35 86
Electronic Engineering 22 34 100
Telecommunications 24 37 104
Architecture 15 20 107
Biotechnology 8 12 107
Remote Sensing 22 26 120
Computer Networking 28 42 139
Acoustical Engineering 26 41 140
Environmental Engineering 35 59 163
Mechanical Engineering 35 55 181
Aerospace Engineering 27 48 185
Civil Engineering 39 68 224
Geotechnical Engineering 46 77 238
Biochemical Engineering 28 52 252
Systems Engineering 32 52 253
Aviation 27 52 281
Structural Engineering 46 84 282
Robotics 53 119 346
Reliability and Quality Engineering 53 105 354
Petroleum Engineering 63 124 365
Renewable Energy Engineering 50 131 372
Transportation Engineering 53 95 375
Technical Drawing 65 128 389
Architectural Engineering 62 122 410
Nuclear Engineering 56 151 420
Human-Computer Interaction 40 85 429
Automation and Control engineering 74 162 447
Firefighting and Fire Science 96 168 475
Engineering Management 53 90 502
Operations Research 62 145 502
Marine Engineering 76 167 556
Agricultural Engineering 67 229 586
Automotive Engineering 79 222 601
Construction Management 68 162 622
Industrial Engineering 73 176 640
Product and Industrial Design 69 172 649
Landscape Architecture 154 242 776
Mining Engineering 164 368 957

Medicine rankings

Fudan University ranked 10th for Medicine in China and 145th in the World with 79,949 publications made and 1,507,728 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#10 of 546 In China
#19 of 2,781 In Asia
#145 of 6,680 In the World

Fudan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 32 78
1992 41 79
1993 32 72
1994 43 101
1995 50 118
1996 57 154
1997 85 198
1998 96 251
1999 103 339
2000 144 484
2001 367 715
2002 484 966
2003 674 1388
2004 829 2008
2005 989 3146
2006 1315 4712
2007 1564 6701
2008 1738 9083
2009 2072 12203
2010 2333 16615
2011 2531 22426
2012 2783 28864
2013 3145 38690
2014 3366 48490
2015 3460 58866
2016 3708 65552
2017 4226 76983
2018 4734 88961
2019 5628 110224
2020 7387 161445
2021 7686 204925
2022 8861 236932
2023 8448 251097

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 8 45
Sonography and Ultrasound 5 8 60
Pharmacy 10 19 77
Radiation Therapy 10 15 79
Biomedical Engineering 7 15 79
Neurosurgery 3 14 84
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 11 23 90
Pharmacology 9 13 93
Epidemiology 9 14 113
Immunology 8 17 123
Pathology 10 18 131
Ophthalmology 9 24 133
Surgery 10 21 136
Virology 9 18 136
Cardiology 6 15 139
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 10 22 144
Respiratory Therapy 9 17 161
Anesthesiology 10 21 172
Psychiatry 9 17 174
Optometry 8 27 179
Anatomy and Physiology 10 27 190
Urology 14 32 191
Cosmetology 10 41 212
Public Health 6 13 213
Occupational Therapy 7 21 215
Toxicology 17 45 234
Dermatology 10 41 241
Family medicine 7 23 246
Audiology 6 24 255
Critical Care Nursing 13 26 267
Healthcare Management (MHA) 6 18 274
Sports Medicine 5 26 277
Health Science 14 25 281
Medical Physics 10 28 286
Gerontology 5 19 296
Nursing 10 24 304
Physical Therapy 11 35 306
Pediatrics 14 54 324
Dentistry 17 85 353
Orthodontics 18 88 379
Plastic Surgery 15 87 393
Sports / Exercise science 9 34 417
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 16 54 435
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 10 31 435
Veterinary 28 116 446
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 19 72 464
Social Work 14 25 502
Clinical Psychology 18 54 529
Forensic Science 39 141 609

Physics rankings

Fudan University ranked 12th for Physics in China and 87th in the World with 76,941 publications made and 1,734,540 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#12 of 556 In China
#22 of 2,786 In Asia
#87 of 6,603 In the World

Fudan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 172 439
1992 213 481
1993 188 520
1994 272 656
1995 315 765
1996 339 902
1997 410 1244
1998 429 1353
1999 443 1690
2000 532 2041
2001 632 2494
2002 900 3394
2003 853 4143
2004 1186 5377
2005 1558 7896
2006 1989 10299
2007 2162 13950
2008 2326 18094
2009 2471 23724
2010 2578 28708
2011 2895 37508
2012 2695 45457
2013 2946 57503
2014 2980 68383
2015 3135 78463
2016 3251 88256
2017 3496 99595
2018 3924 117530
2019 4657 137636
2020 5180 167894
2021 6089 205266
2022 6969 234695
2023 7051 254840

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

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 7 14 28
Applied/Engineering Physics 12 19 57
Materials Science 16 26 60
Condensed Matter Physics 7 18 61
Optical Engineering 11 20 71
Quantum and Particle physics 12 22 80
Theoretical Physics 4 14 107
Acoustical Engineering 26 41 140
Astrophysics and Astronomy 12 28 168
Nuclear Physics 11 30 172
Biophysics 5 17 174
Atomic and Molecular physics 9 27 176
Astrobiology 27 48 285
Medical Physics 10 28 286

Computer Science rankings

Fudan University ranked 20th for Computer Science in China and 154th in the World with 61,997 publications made and 964,493 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#20 of 561 In China
#33 of 2,809 In Asia
#154 of 6,752 In the World

Fudan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 53 123
1992 61 170
1993 51 136
1994 62 175
1995 108 203
1996 103 236
1997 132 327
1998 148 373
1999 142 485
2000 229 601
2001 308 781
2002 486 1209
2003 567 1369
2004 781 1809
2005 1198 2880
2006 1419 3877
2007 1491 5393
2008 1692 7038
2009 1920 9510
2010 2009 12163
2011 2145 15888
2012 1983 19812
2013 2126 25327
2014 2192 30813
2015 2337 37049
2016 2482 42114
2017 2718 48650
2018 3178 59946
2019 4055 76464
2020 5028 107751
2021 5835 140755
2022 6870 165208
2023 7068 183857

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

Environmental Science rankings

Fudan University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in China and 188th in the World with 49,236 publications made and 971,631 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#22 of 552 In China
#36 of 2,811 In Asia
#188 of 6,798 In the World

Fudan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 65 188
1992 84 186
1993 76 231
1994 114 288
1995 114 310
1996 120 401
1997 152 502
1998 184 550
1999 189 684
2000 291 899
2001 346 1109
2002 487 1510
2003 512 1962
2004 746 2419
2005 1065 3425
2006 1322 4741
2007 1453 6547
2008 1513 8429
2009 1695 11205
2010 1749 13727
2011 1823 17786
2012 1713 22185
2013 1945 28133
2014 1895 34495
2015 1863 40041
2016 2017 44768
2017 2195 51516
2018 2527 60852
2019 2974 75819
2020 3790 100187
2021 3967 122896
2022 4670 141077
2023 4710 151154

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 280th in the World with 46,331 publications made and 691,964 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#11 of 561 In China
#21 of 2,845 In Asia
#280 of 7,020 In the World

Fudan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 41 101
1992 51 115
1993 44 131
1994 53 141
1995 71 176
1996 71 173
1997 87 228
1998 101 265
1999 103 348
2000 222 432
2001 270 596
2002 356 840
2003 444 1137
2004 735 1292
2005 1035 1956
2006 1223 2587
2007 1350 3613
2008 1492 4768
2009 1687 6312
2010 1724 7924
2011 1825 10250
2012 1671 12912
2013 1720 16864
2014 1743 21067
2015 1752 25641
2016 1780 28453
2017 2036 32467
2018 2309 38797
2019 2765 51149
2020 3702 75411
2021 3973 95929
2022 4465 107492
2023 4683 117185

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

Psychology rankings

Fudan University ranked 10th for Psychology in China and 186th in the World with 34,547 publications made and 590,601 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#10 of 549 In China
#21 of 2,703 In Asia
#186 of 6,528 In the World

Fudan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 12 21
1992 16 26
1993 13 35
1994 21 36
1995 28 41
1996 23 58
1997 25 62
1998 36 82
1999 47 138
2000 69 149
2001 168 240
2002 209 346
2003 280 480
2004 392 738
2005 499 1104
2006 603 1686
2007 710 2399
2008 819 3212
2009 913 4250
2010 1051 5719
2011 1135 7848
2012 1163 10630
2013 1239 14476
2014 1394 18453
2015 1419 22213
2016 1466 25531
2017 1671 29731
2018 1893 35523
2019 2391 43735
2020 3122 63376
2021 3377 80446
2022 3908 93613
2023 3982 102630

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

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Psychiatry 9 17 174
Cognitive Science 24 36 185
Neuroscience 6 19 197
Occupational Therapy 7 21 215
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 15 44 311
Social Psychology 22 44 394
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 17 33 411
Social Work 14 25 502
Clinical Psychology 18 54 529
Child Psychology 21 50 541
Education Majors 43 94 632
Special Education 17 63 716
Sexology 15 58 779

Mathematics rankings

Fudan University ranked 16th for Mathematics in China and 138th in the World with 33,363 publications made and 495,858 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#16 of 550 In China
#24 of 2,673 In Asia
#138 of 6,305 In the World

Fudan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 40 46
1992 40 76
1993 32 75
1994 44 109
1995 81 146
1996 56 171
1997 76 224
1998 95 257
1999 88 308
2000 122 381
2001 154 470
2002 223 696
2003 274 894
2004 427 1086
2005 615 1616
2006 754 2143
2007 833 2739
2008 905 3515
2009 1085 4600
2010 1198 6077
2011 1191 7485
2012 1098 9204
2013 1262 12151
2014 1278 14670
2015 1291 17278
2016 1304 19318
2017 1423 21964
2018 1715 26814
2019 2221 34602
2020 2812 46845
2021 2985 60638
2022 3510 71895
2023 3577 76618

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 61
Statistics 16 25 143
Actuarial Science 12 18 182
Blockchain and Cryptography 38 58 193
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 24 42 283
Operations Research 62 145 502
Math Teachers 29 96 611

Business rankings

Fudan University ranked 30th for Business in China and 254th in the World with 16,866 publications made and 210,800 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#30 of 556 In China
#44 of 2,579 In Asia
#254 of 6,187 In the World

Fudan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 18 46
1992 21 44
1993 14 47
1994 21 52
1995 31 66
1996 24 70
1997 43 100
1998 43 92
1999 53 132
2000 86 137
2001 114 215
2002 142 317
2003 179 430
2004 281 449
2005 513 702
2006 577 963
2007 652 1398
2008 728 1823
2009 766 2558
2010 783 2982
2011 758 3787
2012 633 4562
2013 724 5835
2014 660 7130
2015 630 8492
2016 631 9464
2017 659 10657
2018 770 12802
2019 927 16442
2020 1089 22344
2021 1236 28653
2022 1388 32021
2023 1453 35213

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 69
Finance 11 20 160
Actuarial Science 12 18 182
Investment Banking and Stock trading 17 28 195
Tax Law 16 28 226
Real Estate 25 41 246
International Trade 11 17 247
Risk Management 21 32 248
International Business 12 19 248
Marketing 18 35 253
Management 37 57 255
Accounting 17 29 290
Public Policy / Administration 11 16 301
Advertising 16 41 363
Hospitality and Hotel Management 35 76 373
Entertainment Industry Business 17 38 374
Project Management 21 48 378
Management Information Systems 20 51 380
Human Resource Management 23 54 432
Occupational Safety and Health 11 53 440
Engineering Management 53 90 502
Operations Research 62 145 502
Construction Management 68 162 622
Entrepreneurship 30 84 654

Economics rankings

Fudan University ranked 13th for Economics in China and 218th in the World with 13,347 publications made and 174,818 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.

Economics ranking Location
#13 of 542 In China
#21 of 2,461 In Asia
#218 of 5,995 In the World

Fudan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 15 23
1992 15 36
1993 13 32
1994 22 50
1995 32 48
1996 16 56
1997 31 93
1998 42 93
1999 37 113
2000 76 139
2001 93 189
2002 92 226
2003 137 317
2004 226 356
2005 360 522
2006 417 698
2007 511 967
2008 494 1185
2009 573 1685
2010 568 2126
2011 603 2765
2012 498 3444
2013 579 4486
2014 548 5804
2015 524 6727
2016 508 7512
2017 567 8379
2018 620 9862
2019 750 12443
2020 937 18085
2021 985 22919
2022 1154 25683
2023 1094 27905

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 2 8 124
Finance 11 20 160
Actuarial Science 12 18 182
Investment Banking and Stock trading 17 28 195
Development Studies 12 19 238
International Trade 11 17 247
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 24 42 283
International Economics 11 20 305
Political Economy 7 17 341
Environmental Economics 52 101 369
Agricultural Economics 47 102 416

Art & Design rankings

Fudan University ranked 16th for Art & Design in China and 279th in the World with 8,029 publications made and 73,188 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
#16 of 550 In China
#33 of 2,302 In Asia
#279 of 5,720 In the World

Fudan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 5 17
1992 8 21
1993 10 17
1994 7 22
1995 14 39
1996 10 31
1997 13 47
1998 9 38
1999 18 46
2000 57 66
2001 69 88
2002 78 129
2003 82 166
2004 177 194
2005 324 268
2006 331 383
2007 340 477
2008 339 714
2009 431 889
2010 393 1100
2011 394 1380
2012 338 1706
2013 263 2246
2014 281 2710
2015 297 3049
2016 276 3809
2017 326 4385
2018 320 4958
2019 387 6616
2020 472 8633
2021 524 10869
2022 620 11931
2023 712 13615

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 15 20 107
Animation 36 54 176
Singing and Vocal Performance 8 18 179
Computer Graphics 32 56 209
Graphic Design 18 35 240
Aesthetics 11 29 246
Fashion Design 18 34 267
Literature 13 24 276
UX/UI Desgin 19 51 332
Entertainment Industry Business 17 38 374
Creative Writing 12 19 379
Painting and Drawing 40 66 380
Sculpture 40 66 380
Illustration and Concept Art 40 67 388
Music 18 47 393
Game Design and Development 30 73 407
Performing arts 25 51 468
Multimedia 30 86 493
Art History 14 38 592
Landscape Architecture 154 242 776
Photography 48 155 794
Interior Design 221 373 945
Cinematography 41 149 1043