Hiroshima University ranked 12th in Japan, 319th in the global 2026 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 104,056 academic publications and 2,119,662 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Chemistry in Japan and 228th in the World with 65,150 publications made and 1,482,059 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Biology in Japan and 266th in the World with 64,017 publications made and 1,453,241 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
Hiroshima University ranked 11th for Physics in Japan and 260th in the World with 55,129 publications made and 1,109,505 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 293rd in the World with 54,447 publications made and 1,045,966 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Medicine in Japan and 293rd in the World with 43,582 publications made and 953,994 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Hiroshima University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Japan and 347th in the World with 37,322 publications made and 740,177 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Computer Science in Japan and 458th in the World with 31,036 publications made and 577,122 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 699th in the World with 23,515 publications made and 405,411 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology, Law.
Hiroshima University ranked 13th for Psychology in Japan and 441st in the World with 17,685 publications made and 314,480 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Mathematics in Japan and 481st in the World with 14,034 publications made and 243,895 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 8,911 publications made and 127,691 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
Hiroshima University ranked 12th for Economics in Japan and 610th in the World with 5,744 publications made and 105,741 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 537th in the World with 4,233 publications made and 69,634 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.
