Hokuriku University ranked 269th in Japan, 4328th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 20 research topics. Hokuriku University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,351 academic publications and 45,310 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Chemistry rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 160th for Chemistry in Japan and 2107th in the World with 2,037 publications made and 42,888 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #160 of 499 | In Japan |
| #927 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2107 of 6,447 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 54 | 222 |
| 1992 | 57 | 231 |
| 1993 | 43 | 252 |
| 1994 | 50 | 241 |
| 1995 | 53 | 306 |
| 1996 | 52 | 333 |
| 1997 | 49 | 335 |
| 1998 | 51 | 361 |
| 1999 | 42 | 392 |
| 2000 | 55 | 501 |
| 2001 | 60 | 543 |
| 2002 | 64 | 643 |
| 2003 | 65 | 727 |
| 2004 | 76 | 886 |
| 2005 | 84 | 1144 |
| 2006 | 86 | 1149 |
| 2007 | 55 | 1468 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1527 |
| 2009 | 69 | 1635 |
| 2010 | 77 | 1940 |
| 2011 | 47 | 1934 |
| 2012 | 53 | 1893 |
| 2013 | 31 | 2063 |
| 2014 | 27 | 1816 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1834 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1791 |
| 2017 | 33 | 1539 |
| 2018 | 32 | 1519 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1647 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1876 |
| 2021 | 27 | 1806 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1777 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1508 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 158th for Biology in Japan and 2202nd in the World with 2,024 publications made and 43,550 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #158 of 523 | In Japan |
| #910 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2202 of 6,770 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 49 | 198 |
| 1992 | 52 | 220 |
| 1993 | 43 | 245 |
| 1994 | 49 | 232 |
| 1995 | 53 | 287 |
| 1996 | 45 | 313 |
| 1997 | 52 | 344 |
| 1998 | 47 | 343 |
| 1999 | 46 | 387 |
| 2000 | 48 | 497 |
| 2001 | 54 | 544 |
| 2002 | 59 | 626 |
| 2003 | 61 | 714 |
| 2004 | 71 | 884 |
| 2005 | 88 | 1139 |
| 2006 | 87 | 1161 |
| 2007 | 60 | 1526 |
| 2008 | 66 | 1557 |
| 2009 | 67 | 1648 |
| 2010 | 75 | 1996 |
| 2011 | 45 | 1973 |
| 2012 | 52 | 2038 |
| 2013 | 35 | 2173 |
| 2014 | 29 | 1917 |
| 2015 | 25 | 1940 |
| 2016 | 30 | 1879 |
| 2017 | 38 | 1649 |
| 2018 | 34 | 1668 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1775 |
| 2020 | 20 | 2090 |
| 2021 | 35 | 2057 |
| 2022 | 19 | 1973 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1756 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Biology.
Medicine rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 151st for Medicine in Japan and 2216th in the World with 1,512 publications made and 31,985 citations received. Main research topics: Pharmacology, Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #151 of 517 | In Japan |
| #830 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2216 of 6,680 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 31 | 131 |
| 1992 | 30 | 124 |
| 1993 | 30 | 152 |
| 1994 | 31 | 160 |
| 1995 | 42 | 171 |
| 1996 | 29 | 229 |
| 1997 | 36 | 228 |
| 1998 | 28 | 211 |
| 1999 | 36 | 280 |
| 2000 | 36 | 351 |
| 2001 | 33 | 344 |
| 2002 | 45 | 412 |
| 2003 | 34 | 479 |
| 2004 | 48 | 665 |
| 2005 | 67 | 820 |
| 2006 | 65 | 835 |
| 2007 | 44 | 1151 |
| 2008 | 44 | 1055 |
| 2009 | 47 | 1227 |
| 2010 | 63 | 1609 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1484 |
| 2012 | 37 | 1568 |
| 2013 | 32 | 1658 |
| 2014 | 27 | 1473 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1551 |
| 2016 | 31 | 1452 |
| 2017 | 26 | 1338 |
| 2018 | 30 | 1312 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1436 |
| 2020 | 18 | 1787 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1756 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1689 |
| 2023 | 29 | 1520 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Medicine.
Engineering rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 213th for Engineering in Japan and 3396th in the World with 871 publications made and 13,738 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #213 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1542 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3396 of 6,684 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 22 | 115 |
| 1992 | 32 | 101 |
| 1993 | 16 | 102 |
| 1994 | 22 | 102 |
| 1995 | 18 | 114 |
| 1996 | 25 | 122 |
| 1997 | 18 | 121 |
| 1998 | 18 | 139 |
| 1999 | 16 | 174 |
| 2000 | 25 | 172 |
| 2001 | 27 | 194 |
| 2002 | 32 | 253 |
| 2003 | 29 | 297 |
| 2004 | 36 | 354 |
| 2005 | 30 | 424 |
| 2006 | 31 | 410 |
| 2007 | 21 | 525 |
| 2008 | 38 | 601 |
| 2009 | 28 | 583 |
| 2010 | 33 | 640 |
| 2011 | 19 | 719 |
| 2012 | 25 | 737 |
| 2013 | 10 | 723 |
| 2014 | 10 | 643 |
| 2015 | 10 | 633 |
| 2016 | 15 | 684 |
| 2017 | 15 | 548 |
| 2018 | 15 | 571 |
| 2019 | 8 | 607 |
| 2020 | 6 | 730 |
| 2021 | 9 | 638 |
| 2022 | 5 | 717 |
| 2023 | 9 | 607 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 214th for Physics in Japan and 3363rd in the World with 856 publications made and 10,880 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #214 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1516 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #3363 of 6,603 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 19 | 110 |
| 1992 | 33 | 113 |
| 1993 | 17 | 109 |
| 1994 | 21 | 102 |
| 1995 | 23 | 136 |
| 1996 | 22 | 157 |
| 1997 | 19 | 129 |
| 1998 | 20 | 143 |
| 1999 | 18 | 159 |
| 2000 | 26 | 175 |
| 2001 | 25 | 204 |
| 2002 | 29 | 257 |
| 2003 | 31 | 313 |
| 2004 | 32 | 324 |
| 2005 | 35 | 430 |
| 2006 | 26 | 379 |
| 2007 | 19 | 432 |
| 2008 | 25 | 522 |
| 2009 | 26 | 553 |
| 2010 | 26 | 572 |
| 2011 | 15 | 617 |
| 2012 | 22 | 600 |
| 2013 | 10 | 580 |
| 2014 | 8 | 510 |
| 2015 | 10 | 502 |
| 2016 | 14 | 558 |
| 2017 | 17 | 465 |
| 2018 | 13 | 477 |
| 2019 | 7 | 477 |
| 2020 | 5 | 589 |
| 2021 | 9 | 583 |
| 2022 | 8 | 599 |
| 2023 | 11 | 523 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Physics.
Psychology rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 147th for Psychology in Japan and 2736th in the World with 607 publications made and 14,853 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #147 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1020 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #2736 of 6,528 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 13 | 40 |
| 1992 | 15 | 58 |
| 1993 | 16 | 47 |
| 1994 | 13 | 71 |
| 1995 | 20 | 87 |
| 1996 | 11 | 85 |
| 1997 | 13 | 83 |
| 1998 | 14 | 81 |
| 1999 | 15 | 95 |
| 2000 | 13 | 133 |
| 2001 | 15 | 129 |
| 2002 | 18 | 165 |
| 2003 | 11 | 157 |
| 2004 | 13 | 248 |
| 2005 | 27 | 360 |
| 2006 | 27 | 352 |
| 2007 | 22 | 508 |
| 2008 | 17 | 451 |
| 2009 | 23 | 543 |
| 2010 | 23 | 650 |
| 2011 | 15 | 581 |
| 2012 | 9 | 581 |
| 2013 | 10 | 686 |
| 2014 | 5 | 573 |
| 2015 | 8 | 642 |
| 2016 | 10 | 626 |
| 2017 | 14 | 546 |
| 2018 | 12 | 567 |
| 2019 | 19 | 646 |
| 2020 | 10 | 857 |
| 2021 | 11 | 821 |
| 2022 | 9 | 753 |
| 2023 | 15 | 670 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Psychology.
Computer Science rankings
Hokuriku University ranked 213th for Computer Science in Japan and 3751st in the World with 567 publications made and 14,036 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #213 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1623 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3751 of 6,752 | In the World |
Hokuriku University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 8 | 43 |
| 1992 | 13 | 70 |
| 1993 | 14 | 51 |
| 1994 | 12 | 58 |
| 1995 | 17 | 56 |
| 1996 | 8 | 89 |
| 1997 | 8 | 74 |
| 1998 | 13 | 68 |
| 1999 | 16 | 80 |
| 2000 | 18 | 140 |
| 2001 | 15 | 117 |
| 2002 | 20 | 206 |
| 2003 | 15 | 173 |
| 2004 | 16 | 217 |
| 2005 | 22 | 383 |
| 2006 | 28 | 373 |
| 2007 | 17 | 564 |
| 2008 | 20 | 541 |
| 2009 | 20 | 614 |
| 2010 | 25 | 741 |
| 2011 | 14 | 595 |
| 2012 | 12 | 715 |
| 2013 | 10 | 683 |
| 2014 | 7 | 660 |
| 2015 | 7 | 695 |
| 2016 | 9 | 700 |
| 2017 | 15 | 493 |
| 2018 | 9 | 588 |
| 2019 | 15 | 649 |
| 2020 | 9 | 849 |
| 2021 | 13 | 837 |
| 2022 | 9 | 767 |
| 2023 | 14 | 703 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Hokuriku University in various areas of Computer Science.
Other rankings
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