Hiroshima University ranked 12th in Japan, 346th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 189 research topics. Hiroshima University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 101,557 academic publications and 2,022,408 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Chemistry in Japan and 226th in the World with 63,960 publications made and 1,422,579 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Biology in Japan and 260th in the World with 62,578 publications made and 1,389,633 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Physics in Japan and 255th in the World with 54,071 publications made and 1,061,811 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Engineering in Japan and 279th in the World with 53,418 publications made and 999,791 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Medicine in Japan and 289th in the World with 42,319 publications made and 909,562 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Hiroshima University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Japan and 344th in the World with 36,563 publications made and 707,942 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Hiroshima University ranked 14th for Computer Science in Japan and 454th in the World with 30,338 publications made and 558,395 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 686th in the World with 22,891 publications made and 370,549 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology, Law.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Psychology in Japan and 434th in the World with 17,183 publications made and 300,360 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Mathematics in Japan and 480th in the World with 13,725 publications made and 231,483 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Business in Japan and 632nd in the World with 8,715 publications made and 113,322 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Economics in Japan and 608th in the World with 5,605 publications made and 90,861 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Art & Design in Japan and 531st in the World with 4,107 publications made and 65,930 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.
