The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 313th in Japan, 4939th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 75 research topics. The Hiroshima University of Economics ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,545 academic publications and 12,128 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 235th for Engineering in Japan and 3808th in the World with 855 publications made and 7,025 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #235 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1724 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3808 of 6,684 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 19 |
| 1992 | 16 | 44 |
| 1993 | 18 | 41 |
| 1994 | 12 | 26 |
| 1995 | 5 | 65 |
| 1996 | 13 | 68 |
| 1997 | 9 | 70 |
| 1998 | 16 | 84 |
| 1999 | 12 | 83 |
| 2000 | 17 | 84 |
| 2001 | 18 | 103 |
| 2002 | 34 | 172 |
| 2003 | 28 | 144 |
| 2004 | 24 | 148 |
| 2005 | 25 | 151 |
| 2006 | 25 | 162 |
| 2007 | 32 | 200 |
| 2008 | 29 | 206 |
| 2009 | 20 | 227 |
| 2010 | 32 | 268 |
| 2011 | 17 | 259 |
| 2012 | 27 | 252 |
| 2013 | 28 | 257 |
| 2014 | 28 | 265 |
| 2015 | 30 | 263 |
| 2016 | 32 | 316 |
| 2017 | 28 | 280 |
| 2018 | 20 | 326 |
| 2019 | 22 | 323 |
| 2020 | 21 | 376 |
| 2021 | 32 | 401 |
| 2022 | 17 | 419 |
| 2023 | 30 | 384 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 231st for Physics in Japan and 3683rd in the World with 805 publications made and 6,821 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #231 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1652 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #3683 of 6,603 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 24 |
| 1992 | 18 | 46 |
| 1993 | 16 | 49 |
| 1994 | 8 | 31 |
| 1995 | 6 | 77 |
| 1996 | 11 | 67 |
| 1997 | 10 | 66 |
| 1998 | 13 | 82 |
| 1999 | 16 | 96 |
| 2000 | 18 | 89 |
| 2001 | 20 | 109 |
| 2002 | 36 | 162 |
| 2003 | 28 | 143 |
| 2004 | 19 | 159 |
| 2005 | 26 | 163 |
| 2006 | 20 | 161 |
| 2007 | 32 | 208 |
| 2008 | 26 | 212 |
| 2009 | 14 | 229 |
| 2010 | 26 | 250 |
| 2011 | 17 | 268 |
| 2012 | 22 | 220 |
| 2013 | 30 | 242 |
| 2014 | 24 | 267 |
| 2015 | 24 | 259 |
| 2016 | 35 | 307 |
| 2017 | 30 | 292 |
| 2018 | 20 | 318 |
| 2019 | 19 | 331 |
| 2020 | 18 | 377 |
| 2021 | 25 | 397 |
| 2022 | 17 | 419 |
| 2023 | 28 | 371 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Physics.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 208th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4537th in the World with 693 publications made and 4,970 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #208 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1724 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4537 of 7,020 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 | 18 |
| 1993 | 2 | 22 |
| 1994 | 8 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1 | 29 |
| 1996 | 5 | 42 |
| 1997 | 4 | 44 |
| 1998 | 13 | 42 |
| 1999 | 9 | 54 |
| 2000 | 6 | 57 |
| 2001 | 4 | 47 |
| 2002 | 7 | 99 |
| 2003 | 20 | 75 |
| 2004 | 17 | 93 |
| 2005 | 18 | 107 |
| 2006 | 18 | 95 |
| 2007 | 22 | 96 |
| 2008 | 16 | 116 |
| 2009 | 25 | 141 |
| 2010 | 30 | 210 |
| 2011 | 15 | 185 |
| 2012 | 20 | 167 |
| 2013 | 21 | 170 |
| 2014 | 26 | 186 |
| 2015 | 31 | 215 |
| 2016 | 28 | 235 |
| 2017 | 28 | 224 |
| 2018 | 27 | 234 |
| 2019 | 29 | 278 |
| 2020 | 35 | 323 |
| 2021 | 47 | 434 |
| 2022 | 37 | 513 |
| 2023 | 32 | 425 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 218th for Computer Science in Japan and 3862nd in the World with 685 publications made and 5,709 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Vision.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #218 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1670 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3862 of 6,752 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 20 |
| 1992 | 1 | 25 |
| 1993 | 3 | 32 |
| 1994 | 10 | 16 |
| 1995 | 5 | 36 |
| 1996 | 7 | 46 |
| 1997 | 10 | 44 |
| 1998 | 12 | 52 |
| 1999 | 6 | 61 |
| 2000 | 10 | 51 |
| 2001 | 5 | 60 |
| 2002 | 24 | 124 |
| 2003 | 21 | 95 |
| 2004 | 18 | 93 |
| 2005 | 22 | 108 |
| 2006 | 19 | 112 |
| 2007 | 18 | 127 |
| 2008 | 21 | 136 |
| 2009 | 20 | 144 |
| 2010 | 27 | 165 |
| 2011 | 15 | 187 |
| 2012 | 20 | 197 |
| 2013 | 32 | 192 |
| 2014 | 36 | 213 |
| 2015 | 26 | 222 |
| 2016 | 29 | 226 |
| 2017 | 25 | 200 |
| 2018 | 24 | 252 |
| 2019 | 24 | 286 |
| 2020 | 21 | 322 |
| 2021 | 36 | 433 |
| 2022 | 20 | 462 |
| 2023 | 22 | 379 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 240th for Environmental Science in Japan and 4347th in the World with 619 publications made and 5,033 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #240 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1846 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4347 of 6,798 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 11 |
| 1992 | 20 | 21 |
| 1993 | 12 | 22 |
| 1994 | 11 | 21 |
| 1995 | 2 | 51 |
| 1996 | 8 | 62 |
| 1997 | 6 | 41 |
| 1998 | 12 | 55 |
| 1999 | 6 | 50 |
| 2000 | 3 | 63 |
| 2001 | 12 | 71 |
| 2002 | 13 | 92 |
| 2003 | 21 | 76 |
| 2004 | 13 | 74 |
| 2005 | 18 | 82 |
| 2006 | 15 | 94 |
| 2007 | 20 | 104 |
| 2008 | 14 | 131 |
| 2009 | 17 | 172 |
| 2010 | 25 | 212 |
| 2011 | 11 | 185 |
| 2012 | 23 | 169 |
| 2013 | 19 | 181 |
| 2014 | 18 | 184 |
| 2015 | 21 | 194 |
| 2016 | 23 | 216 |
| 2017 | 18 | 187 |
| 2018 | 24 | 249 |
| 2019 | 19 | 261 |
| 2020 | 20 | 312 |
| 2021 | 30 | 355 |
| 2022 | 25 | 379 |
| 2023 | 29 | 334 |
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Chemistry rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 282nd for Chemistry in Japan and 4243rd in the World with 582 publications made and 4,345 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #282 of 499 | In Japan |
| #1916 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #4243 of 6,447 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 18 |
| 1992 | 16 | 28 |
| 1993 | 17 | 24 |
| 1994 | 8 | 27 |
| 1995 | 4 | 45 |
| 1996 | 9 | 48 |
| 1997 | 6 | 40 |
| 1998 | 8 | 55 |
| 1999 | 7 | 58 |
| 2000 | 7 | 65 |
| 2001 | 15 | 71 |
| 2002 | 26 | 104 |
| 2003 | 19 | 103 |
| 2004 | 13 | 84 |
| 2005 | 14 | 98 |
| 2006 | 14 | 93 |
| 2007 | 23 | 129 |
| 2008 | 20 | 144 |
| 2009 | 11 | 165 |
| 2010 | 26 | 181 |
| 2011 | 13 | 173 |
| 2012 | 13 | 149 |
| 2013 | 17 | 150 |
| 2014 | 15 | 180 |
| 2015 | 20 | 158 |
| 2016 | 22 | 228 |
| 2017 | 24 | 171 |
| 2018 | 14 | 218 |
| 2019 | 19 | 224 |
| 2020 | 16 | 246 |
| 2021 | 18 | 293 |
| 2022 | 13 | 300 |
| 2023 | 27 | 283 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 318th for Biology in Japan and 4947th in the World with 520 publications made and 4,447 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #318 of 523 | In Japan |
| #2127 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #4947 of 6,770 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | 9 | 20 |
| 1993 | 7 | 22 |
| 1994 | 5 | 21 |
| 1995 | 3 | 33 |
| 1996 | 10 | 36 |
| 1997 | 6 | 23 |
| 1998 | 12 | 39 |
| 1999 | 8 | 40 |
| 2000 | 4 | 53 |
| 2001 | 7 | 66 |
| 2002 | 12 | 88 |
| 2003 | 15 | 55 |
| 2004 | 9 | 70 |
| 2005 | 17 | 100 |
| 2006 | 14 | 82 |
| 2007 | 15 | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | 123 |
| 2009 | 12 | 132 |
| 2010 | 19 | 168 |
| 2011 | 7 | 180 |
| 2012 | 15 | 161 |
| 2013 | 12 | 127 |
| 2014 | 20 | 176 |
| 2015 | 26 | 187 |
| 2016 | 20 | 187 |
| 2017 | 22 | 165 |
| 2018 | 22 | 235 |
| 2019 | 18 | 227 |
| 2020 | 18 | 261 |
| 2021 | 20 | 341 |
| 2022 | 25 | 392 |
| 2023 | 27 | 312 |
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Mathematics rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 170th for Mathematics in Japan and 3456th in the World with 509 publications made and 4,398 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #170 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1487 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3456 of 6,305 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 28 |
| 1996 | 3 | 33 |
| 1997 | 6 | 25 |
| 1998 | 8 | 26 |
| 1999 | 4 | 32 |
| 2000 | 8 | 38 |
| 2001 | 4 | 39 |
| 2002 | 14 | 60 |
| 2003 | 18 | 58 |
| 2004 | 9 | 73 |
| 2005 | 13 | 53 |
| 2006 | 14 | 73 |
| 2007 | 15 | 76 |
| 2008 | 13 | 79 |
| 2009 | 16 | 115 |
| 2010 | 14 | 116 |
| 2011 | 9 | 119 |
| 2012 | 13 | 128 |
| 2013 | 21 | 144 |
| 2014 | 23 | 142 |
| 2015 | 26 | 160 |
| 2016 | 23 | 177 |
| 2017 | 22 | 176 |
| 2018 | 22 | 200 |
| 2019 | 22 | 250 |
| 2020 | 19 | 242 |
| 2021 | 25 | 369 |
| 2022 | 21 | 378 |
| 2023 | 19 | 303 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 160th for Business in Japan and 3636th in the World with 425 publications made and 3,157 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Marketing, Tax Law.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #160 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1450 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3636 of 6,187 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 12 |
| 1992 | 4 | 7 |
| 1993 | 2 | 13 |
| 1994 | 6 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 19 |
| 1996 | 5 | 31 |
| 1997 | 7 | 27 |
| 1998 | 5 | 23 |
| 1999 | 3 | 30 |
| 2000 | 3 | 22 |
| 2001 | 4 | 36 |
| 2002 | 8 | 65 |
| 2003 | 13 | 38 |
| 2004 | 10 | 47 |
| 2005 | 13 | 56 |
| 2006 | 8 | 54 |
| 2007 | 13 | 51 |
| 2008 | 16 | 55 |
| 2009 | 15 | 98 |
| 2010 | 22 | 131 |
| 2011 | 7 | 95 |
| 2012 | 12 | 112 |
| 2013 | 22 | 119 |
| 2014 | 25 | 130 |
| 2015 | 14 | 123 |
| 2016 | 16 | 123 |
| 2017 | 15 | 143 |
| 2018 | 14 | 143 |
| 2019 | 14 | 170 |
| 2020 | 15 | 211 |
| 2021 | 27 | 285 |
| 2022 | 15 | 265 |
| 2023 | 16 | 256 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 98th for Economics in Japan and 2901st in the World with 366 publications made and 3,219 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #98 of 323 | In Japan |
| #1057 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2901 of 5,995 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 0 | 28 |
| 1997 | 3 | 23 |
| 1998 | 4 | 22 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 | 5 | 35 |
| 2003 | 10 | 24 |
| 2004 | 5 | 38 |
| 2005 | 9 | 31 |
| 2006 | 8 | 46 |
| 2007 | 10 | 44 |
| 2008 | 9 | 59 |
| 2009 | 11 | 78 |
| 2010 | 21 | 111 |
| 2011 | 6 | 79 |
| 2012 | 10 | 77 |
| 2013 | 16 | 96 |
| 2014 | 20 | 105 |
| 2015 | 22 | 96 |
| 2016 | 17 | 116 |
| 2017 | 18 | 110 |
| 2018 | 14 | 123 |
| 2019 | 11 | 153 |
| 2020 | 16 | 165 |
| 2021 | 26 | 275 |
| 2022 | 20 | 258 |
| 2023 | 19 | 255 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Economics.
Medicine rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 311th for Medicine in Japan and 4838th in the World with 349 publications made and 3,225 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Surgery, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #311 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1998 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #4838 of 6,680 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 10 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 | 3 | 18 |
| 1995 | 4 | 21 |
| 1996 | 5 | 24 |
| 1997 | 3 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 | 28 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 | 4 | 20 |
| 2001 | 4 | 21 |
| 2002 | 9 | 48 |
| 2003 | 11 | 37 |
| 2004 | 3 | 44 |
| 2005 | 10 | 53 |
| 2006 | 5 | 52 |
| 2007 | 11 | 56 |
| 2008 | 5 | 67 |
| 2009 | 4 | 61 |
| 2010 | 9 | 80 |
| 2011 | 6 | 93 |
| 2012 | 13 | 75 |
| 2013 | 11 | 82 |
| 2014 | 17 | 107 |
| 2015 | 15 | 136 |
| 2016 | 18 | 129 |
| 2017 | 19 | 125 |
| 2018 | 11 | 155 |
| 2019 | 13 | 156 |
| 2020 | 20 | 191 |
| 2021 | 23 | 281 |
| 2022 | 16 | 343 |
| 2023 | 21 | 293 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Medicine.
Psychology rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 244th for Psychology in Japan and 4314th in the World with 348 publications made and 2,949 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #244 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1750 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #4314 of 6,528 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 2 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 |
| 1996 | 3 | 18 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 4 | 21 |
| 1999 | 1 | 22 |
| 2000 | 3 | 26 |
| 2001 | 2 | 24 |
| 2002 | 3 | 45 |
| 2003 | 11 | 32 |
| 2004 | 5 | 36 |
| 2005 | 9 | 53 |
| 2006 | 6 | 34 |
| 2007 | 9 | 47 |
| 2008 | 7 | 53 |
| 2009 | 2 | 61 |
| 2010 | 12 | 75 |
| 2011 | 13 | 99 |
| 2012 | 13 | 87 |
| 2013 | 9 | 78 |
| 2014 | 26 | 109 |
| 2015 | 13 | 119 |
| 2016 | 16 | 121 |
| 2017 | 14 | 129 |
| 2018 | 15 | 152 |
| 2019 | 18 | 160 |
| 2020 | 21 | 212 |
| 2021 | 23 | 258 |
| 2022 | 24 | 320 |
| 2023 | 18 | 244 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
The Hiroshima University of Economics ranked 182nd for Art & Design in Japan and 3636th in the World with 162 publications made and 994 citations received. Main research topic: Literature.
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 |
| #182 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1371 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3636 of 5,720 | In the World |
Hiroshima University of Economics
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 | 3 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 16 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 |
| 2003 | 10 | 18 |
| 2004 | 4 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 | 18 |
| 2006 | 4 | 13 |
| 2007 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 3 | 27 |
| 2009 | 6 | 17 |
| 2010 | 11 | 22 |
| 2011 | 4 | 37 |
| 2012 | 8 | 31 |
| 2013 | 7 | 29 |
| 2014 | 7 | 43 |
| 2015 | 5 | 33 |
| 2016 | 2 | 39 |
| 2017 | 7 | 39 |
| 2018 | 7 | 47 |
| 2019 | 7 | 44 |
| 2020 | 6 | 64 |
| 2021 | 6 | 69 |
| 2022 | 6 | 81 |
| 2023 | 7 | 67 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hiroshima University of Economics in various areas of Art & Design.
| Art & Design subfield | Japan ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Literature | 174 | 1400 | 3788 |
