The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 209th in Japan, 3452nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 24 research topics. The Hokkaido University of Science ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,837 academic publications and 30,642 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 159th for Engineering in Japan and 2479th in the World with 2,827 publications made and 21,705 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #159 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1099 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2479 of 6,684 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 43 | 306 |
| 1992 | 57 | 351 |
| 1993 | 49 | 368 |
| 1994 | 50 | 410 |
| 1995 | 37 | 432 |
| 1996 | 40 | 424 |
| 1997 | 55 | 368 |
| 1998 | 44 | 345 |
| 1999 | 38 | 335 |
| 2000 | 69 | 353 |
| 2001 | 62 | 390 |
| 2002 | 111 | 414 |
| 2003 | 67 | 355 |
| 2004 | 66 | 376 |
| 2005 | 86 | 510 |
| 2006 | 60 | 455 |
| 2007 | 73 | 412 |
| 2008 | 48 | 375 |
| 2009 | 41 | 410 |
| 2010 | 58 | 389 |
| 2011 | 34 | 460 |
| 2012 | 39 | 497 |
| 2013 | 80 | 545 |
| 2014 | 67 | 550 |
| 2015 | 71 | 551 |
| 2016 | 90 | 632 |
| 2017 | 68 | 591 |
| 2018 | 83 | 735 |
| 2019 | 68 | 716 |
| 2020 | 74 | 801 |
| 2021 | 89 | 959 |
| 2022 | 96 | 961 |
| 2023 | 89 | 899 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 157th for Physics in Japan and 2381st in the World with 2,661 publications made and 22,157 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #157 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1035 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #2381 of 6,603 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 47 | 337 |
| 1992 | 55 | 373 |
| 1993 | 49 | 390 |
| 1994 | 49 | 433 |
| 1995 | 36 | 463 |
| 1996 | 40 | 464 |
| 1997 | 51 | 382 |
| 1998 | 46 | 380 |
| 1999 | 41 | 358 |
| 2000 | 64 | 377 |
| 2001 | 61 | 407 |
| 2002 | 92 | 416 |
| 2003 | 62 | 368 |
| 2004 | 56 | 388 |
| 2005 | 74 | 517 |
| 2006 | 54 | 463 |
| 2007 | 63 | 409 |
| 2008 | 42 | 391 |
| 2009 | 33 | 421 |
| 2010 | 43 | 401 |
| 2011 | 20 | 472 |
| 2012 | 27 | 492 |
| 2013 | 71 | 545 |
| 2014 | 49 | 552 |
| 2015 | 60 | 549 |
| 2016 | 73 | 609 |
| 2017 | 61 | 617 |
| 2018 | 71 | 704 |
| 2019 | 58 | 728 |
| 2020 | 70 | 767 |
| 2021 | 85 | 957 |
| 2022 | 88 | 1000 |
| 2023 | 89 | 901 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 196th for Chemistry in Japan and 2640th in the World with 2,367 publications made and 22,511 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #196 of 499 | In Japan |
| #1212 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2640 of 6,447 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 41 | 353 |
| 1992 | 57 | 383 |
| 1993 | 41 | 404 |
| 1994 | 43 | 476 |
| 1995 | 30 | 450 |
| 1996 | 34 | 454 |
| 1997 | 44 | 396 |
| 1998 | 42 | 389 |
| 1999 | 28 | 349 |
| 2000 | 56 | 397 |
| 2001 | 43 | 411 |
| 2002 | 66 | 413 |
| 2003 | 43 | 373 |
| 2004 | 40 | 401 |
| 2005 | 52 | 529 |
| 2006 | 36 | 439 |
| 2007 | 45 | 411 |
| 2008 | 37 | 384 |
| 2009 | 30 | 389 |
| 2010 | 34 | 404 |
| 2011 | 15 | 463 |
| 2012 | 23 | 516 |
| 2013 | 52 | 551 |
| 2014 | 46 | 548 |
| 2015 | 45 | 533 |
| 2016 | 58 | 628 |
| 2017 | 45 | 618 |
| 2018 | 68 | 742 |
| 2019 | 69 | 749 |
| 2020 | 100 | 846 |
| 2021 | 101 | 1098 |
| 2022 | 102 | 1151 |
| 2023 | 108 | 1106 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 209th for Biology in Japan and 3313th in the World with 1,840 publications made and 18,080 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #209 of 523 | In Japan |
| #1442 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #3313 of 6,770 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 31 | 226 |
| 1992 | 35 | 230 |
| 1993 | 29 | 250 |
| 1994 | 33 | 279 |
| 1995 | 19 | 264 |
| 1996 | 23 | 279 |
| 1997 | 29 | 277 |
| 1998 | 20 | 255 |
| 1999 | 23 | 255 |
| 2000 | 35 | 264 |
| 2001 | 31 | 280 |
| 2002 | 52 | 273 |
| 2003 | 39 | 306 |
| 2004 | 31 | 319 |
| 2005 | 41 | 341 |
| 2006 | 29 | 301 |
| 2007 | 40 | 314 |
| 2008 | 26 | 294 |
| 2009 | 20 | 336 |
| 2010 | 28 | 340 |
| 2011 | 15 | 424 |
| 2012 | 25 | 403 |
| 2013 | 43 | 480 |
| 2014 | 35 | 480 |
| 2015 | 45 | 509 |
| 2016 | 74 | 558 |
| 2017 | 47 | 573 |
| 2018 | 64 | 681 |
| 2019 | 70 | 723 |
| 2020 | 116 | 877 |
| 2021 | 113 | 1102 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1212 |
| 2023 | 97 | 1164 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 183rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 3302nd in the World with 1,587 publications made and 11,943 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #183 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1372 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3302 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 22 | 128 |
| 1992 | 21 | 133 |
| 1993 | 22 | 140 |
| 1994 | 28 | 176 |
| 1995 | 23 | 183 |
| 1996 | 17 | 158 |
| 1997 | 30 | 176 |
| 1998 | 23 | 142 |
| 1999 | 20 | 172 |
| 2000 | 36 | 193 |
| 2001 | 43 | 193 |
| 2002 | 58 | 207 |
| 2003 | 39 | 194 |
| 2004 | 51 | 248 |
| 2005 | 61 | 261 |
| 2006 | 45 | 278 |
| 2007 | 54 | 267 |
| 2008 | 33 | 267 |
| 2009 | 28 | 309 |
| 2010 | 32 | 306 |
| 2011 | 21 | 345 |
| 2012 | 24 | 316 |
| 2013 | 43 | 420 |
| 2014 | 38 | 398 |
| 2015 | 45 | 368 |
| 2016 | 54 | 356 |
| 2017 | 45 | 398 |
| 2018 | 41 | 505 |
| 2019 | 45 | 480 |
| 2020 | 51 | 510 |
| 2021 | 76 | 672 |
| 2022 | 73 | 707 |
| 2023 | 54 | 670 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 176th for Computer Science in Japan and 3102nd in the World with 1,512 publications made and 9,671 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Machine Learning.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #176 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1331 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3102 of 6,752 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 21 | 128 |
| 1992 | 30 | 116 |
| 1993 | 22 | 140 |
| 1994 | 25 | 123 |
| 1995 | 15 | 158 |
| 1996 | 19 | 158 |
| 1997 | 22 | 138 |
| 1998 | 15 | 147 |
| 1999 | 18 | 136 |
| 2000 | 23 | 116 |
| 2001 | 22 | 169 |
| 2002 | 70 | 179 |
| 2003 | 40 | 167 |
| 2004 | 27 | 185 |
| 2005 | 44 | 149 |
| 2006 | 39 | 174 |
| 2007 | 42 | 172 |
| 2008 | 18 | 172 |
| 2009 | 24 | 214 |
| 2010 | 32 | 156 |
| 2011 | 24 | 205 |
| 2012 | 30 | 251 |
| 2013 | 51 | 283 |
| 2014 | 46 | 316 |
| 2015 | 63 | 303 |
| 2016 | 68 | 387 |
| 2017 | 52 | 383 |
| 2018 | 57 | 406 |
| 2019 | 39 | 497 |
| 2020 | 41 | 512 |
| 2021 | 62 | 640 |
| 2022 | 70 | 681 |
| 2023 | 60 | 640 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 223rd for Medicine in Japan and 3725th in the World with 1,175 publications made and 9,630 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #223 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1513 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #3725 of 6,680 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 13 | 89 |
| 1992 | 14 | 99 |
| 1993 | 8 | 95 |
| 1994 | 14 | 100 |
| 1995 | 6 | 85 |
| 1996 | 5 | 113 |
| 1997 | 3 | 131 |
| 1998 | 3 | 112 |
| 1999 | 9 | 106 |
| 2000 | 16 | 116 |
| 2001 | 8 | 123 |
| 2002 | 18 | 119 |
| 2003 | 19 | 123 |
| 2004 | 11 | 104 |
| 2005 | 15 | 122 |
| 2006 | 14 | 114 |
| 2007 | 14 | 143 |
| 2008 | 9 | 137 |
| 2009 | 10 | 170 |
| 2010 | 19 | 141 |
| 2011 | 12 | 196 |
| 2012 | 17 | 157 |
| 2013 | 27 | 213 |
| 2014 | 25 | 241 |
| 2015 | 45 | 291 |
| 2016 | 61 | 333 |
| 2017 | 50 | 353 |
| 2018 | 64 | 443 |
| 2019 | 67 | 501 |
| 2020 | 114 | 618 |
| 2021 | 105 | 818 |
| 2022 | 87 | 901 |
| 2023 | 96 | 891 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Medicine.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 190th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4301st in the World with 1,051 publications made and 5,399 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Political Science, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #190 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1612 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4301 of 7,020 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 11 | 50 |
| 1992 | 15 | 54 |
| 1993 | 11 | 52 |
| 1994 | 16 | 82 |
| 1995 | 14 | 93 |
| 1996 | 12 | 69 |
| 1997 | 13 | 66 |
| 1998 | 12 | 70 |
| 1999 | 16 | 67 |
| 2000 | 18 | 63 |
| 2001 | 28 | 89 |
| 2002 | 33 | 95 |
| 2003 | 33 | 100 |
| 2004 | 24 | 100 |
| 2005 | 29 | 111 |
| 2006 | 32 | 125 |
| 2007 | 38 | 139 |
| 2008 | 22 | 152 |
| 2009 | 17 | 144 |
| 2010 | 26 | 158 |
| 2011 | 18 | 155 |
| 2012 | 18 | 175 |
| 2013 | 31 | 203 |
| 2014 | 26 | 193 |
| 2015 | 43 | 192 |
| 2016 | 50 | 207 |
| 2017 | 36 | 226 |
| 2018 | 42 | 289 |
| 2019 | 36 | 286 |
| 2020 | 47 | 314 |
| 2021 | 45 | 438 |
| 2022 | 50 | 471 |
| 2023 | 44 | 411 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 173rd for Mathematics in Japan and 3632nd in the World with 598 publications made and 4,067 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #173 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1566 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3632 of 6,305 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 49 |
| 1992 | 6 | 46 |
| 1993 | 12 | 49 |
| 1994 | 6 | 47 |
| 1995 | 7 | 49 |
| 1996 | 7 | 54 |
| 1997 | 13 | 56 |
| 1998 | 6 | 57 |
| 1999 | 2 | 44 |
| 2000 | 8 | 57 |
| 2001 | 9 | 52 |
| 2002 | 18 | 71 |
| 2003 | 15 | 65 |
| 2004 | 9 | 72 |
| 2005 | 11 | 54 |
| 2006 | 10 | 61 |
| 2007 | 22 | 67 |
| 2008 | 4 | 66 |
| 2009 | 7 | 67 |
| 2010 | 11 | 57 |
| 2011 | 13 | 67 |
| 2012 | 15 | 87 |
| 2013 | 17 | 96 |
| 2014 | 9 | 95 |
| 2015 | 22 | 108 |
| 2016 | 28 | 128 |
| 2017 | 20 | 126 |
| 2018 | 25 | 155 |
| 2019 | 17 | 190 |
| 2020 | 31 | 149 |
| 2021 | 32 | 242 |
| 2022 | 31 | 253 |
| 2023 | 41 | 247 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Japan ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Statistics | 172 | 1462 | 3364 |
Psychology rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 209th for Psychology in Japan and 3807th in the World with 543 publications made and 3,649 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #209 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1529 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3807 of 6,528 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 9 | 46 |
| 1992 | 12 | 50 |
| 1993 | 3 | 42 |
| 1994 | 11 | 49 |
| 1995 | 4 | 57 |
| 1996 | 5 | 52 |
| 1997 | 4 | 59 |
| 1998 | 3 | 70 |
| 1999 | 8 | 54 |
| 2000 | 8 | 52 |
| 2001 | 6 | 91 |
| 2002 | 14 | 70 |
| 2003 | 14 | 74 |
| 2004 | 5 | 59 |
| 2005 | 8 | 65 |
| 2006 | 7 | 55 |
| 2007 | 8 | 69 |
| 2008 | 3 | 64 |
| 2009 | 10 | 83 |
| 2010 | 12 | 66 |
| 2011 | 3 | 76 |
| 2012 | 12 | 79 |
| 2013 | 14 | 106 |
| 2014 | 13 | 122 |
| 2015 | 24 | 140 |
| 2016 | 33 | 177 |
| 2017 | 29 | 194 |
| 2018 | 35 | 209 |
| 2019 | 26 | 249 |
| 2020 | 35 | 289 |
| 2021 | 38 | 372 |
| 2022 | 32 | 377 |
| 2023 | 31 | 363 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
The Hokkaido University of Science ranked 205th for Art & Design in Japan and 3982nd in the World with 224 publications made and 952 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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 |
| #205 of 328 | In Japan |
| #1519 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3982 of 5,720 | In the World |
Hokkaido University of Science
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 16 |
| 1992 | 6 | 22 |
| 1993 | 4 | 15 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 17 |
| 1996 | 3 | 14 |
| 1997 | 3 | 19 |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 |
| 1999 | 2 | 19 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 |
| 2002 | 8 | 25 |
| 2003 | 8 | 20 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 | 25 |
| 2006 | 6 | 19 |
| 2007 | 5 | 17 |
| 2008 | 3 | 18 |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 |
| 2010 | 4 | 22 |
| 2011 | 6 | 27 |
| 2012 | 7 | 27 |
| 2013 | 15 | 28 |
| 2014 | 8 | 43 |
| 2015 | 10 | 47 |
| 2016 | 8 | 46 |
| 2017 | 6 | 46 |
| 2018 | 13 | 56 |
| 2019 | 5 | 51 |
| 2020 | 7 | 58 |
| 2021 | 9 | 74 |
| 2022 | 7 | 92 |
| 2023 | 13 | 73 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Hokkaido University of Science in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
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