Hokkaido University ranked 7th in Japan, 186th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 35 research topics. Hokkaido University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 166,715 academic publications and 3,635,139 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 36 notable alumni.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Biology in Japan and 99th in the World with 116,148 publications made and 2,931,065 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Chemistry in Japan and 82nd in the World with 114,636 publications made and 2,815,413 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Hokkaido University ranked 8th for Physics in Japan and 112th in the World with 88,511 publications made and 1,823,400 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Hokkaido University ranked 8th for Engineering in Japan and 124th in the World with 88,350 publications made and 1,815,812 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Hokkaido University ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Japan and 110th in the World with 70,028 publications made and 1,523,059 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Medicine in Japan and 163rd in the World with 68,107 publications made and 1,653,485 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Hokkaido University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Japan and 291st in the World with 43,764 publications made and 864,721 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Hokkaido University ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 466th in the World with 34,686 publications made and 686,197 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Sociology, Linguistics.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Psychology in Japan and 271st in the World with 24,981 publications made and 557,160 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Hokkaido University ranked 10th for Mathematics in Japan and 426th in the World with 15,042 publications made and 284,071 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Hokkaido University ranked 11th for Business in Japan and 548th in the World with 9,303 publications made and 128,408 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Art & Design in Japan and 339th in the World with 6,496 publications made and 121,621 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
Hokkaido University ranked 12th for Economics in Japan and 607th in the World with 5,705 publications made and 95,752 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Agricultural Economics.
