Hokkaido University ranked 8th in Japan, 186th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 33 research topics. Hokkaido University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 170,082 academic publications and 3,804,353 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 39 notable alumni.
Hokkaido University ranked 6th for Biology in Japan and 103rd in the World with 118,436 publications made and 3,060,586 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Chemistry in Japan and 87th in the World with 116,369 publications made and 2,934,602 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Hokkaido University ranked 8th for Physics in Japan and 113th in the World with 89,985 publications made and 1,908,676 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 127th in the World with 89,778 publications made and 1,901,122 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 112th in the World with 71,284 publications made and 1,596,971 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Medicine in Japan and 168th in the World with 69,704 publications made and 1,724,141 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Hokkaido University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Japan and 294th in the World with 44,641 publications made and 903,191 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 470th in the World with 35,456 publications made and 718,335 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Sociology, Linguistics.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Psychology in Japan and 275th in the World with 25,544 publications made and 594,379 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Hokkaido University ranked 10th for Mathematics in Japan and 431st in the World with 15,319 publications made and 298,306 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 559th in the World with 9,474 publications made and 133,109 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Hokkaido University ranked 7th for Art & Design in Japan and 345th in the World with 6,631 publications made and 128,436 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.
