Kagoshima University ranked 32nd in Japan, 806th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 132 research topics. Kagoshima University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 38,132 academic publications and 685,458 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
Kagoshima University ranked 30th for Biology in Japan and 550th in the World with 29,036 publications made and 596,118 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Botany.
Kagoshima University ranked 34th for Chemistry in Japan and 618th in the World with 23,424 publications made and 497,690 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Kagoshima University ranked 32nd for Medicine in Japan and 491st in the World with 22,362 publications made and 450,998 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Kagoshima University ranked 26th for Environmental Science in Japan and 795th in the World with 15,297 publications made and 249,071 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
Kagoshima University ranked 50th for Engineering in Japan and 957th in the World with 15,122 publications made and 235,656 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Kagoshima University ranked 51st for Physics in Japan and 978th in the World with 14,304 publications made and 221,822 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Kagoshima University ranked 45th for Computer Science in Japan and 1107th in the World with 10,000 publications made and 172,615 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
Kagoshima University ranked 35th for Psychology in Japan and 762nd in the World with 7,845 publications made and 146,098 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
