Kanazawa University ranked 18th in Japan, 573rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 154 research topics. Kanazawa University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 62,109 academic publications and 1,328,130 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
Kanazawa University ranked 16th for Biology in Japan and 339th in the World with 43,968 publications made and 1,117,626 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
Kanazawa University ranked 16th for Chemistry in Japan and 343rd in the World with 40,652 publications made and 999,916 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Kanazawa University ranked 14th for Medicine in Japan and 308th in the World with 35,085 publications made and 865,453 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Kanazawa University ranked 19th for Physics in Japan and 531st in the World with 28,226 publications made and 479,205 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kanazawa University ranked 22nd for Engineering in Japan and 582nd in the World with 28,047 publications made and 467,486 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Kanazawa University ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Japan and 663rd in the World with 19,360 publications made and 361,298 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Kanazawa University ranked 19th for Computer Science in Japan and 667th in the World with 17,710 publications made and 346,171 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Kanazawa University ranked 15th for Psychology in Japan and 480th in the World with 13,488 publications made and 300,115 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
