Kitasato University ranked 40th in Japan, 881st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 119 research topics. Kitasato University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 34,190 academic publications and 682,848 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
Kitasato University ranked 31st for Biology in Japan and 559th in the World with 27,830 publications made and 608,340 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
Kitasato University ranked 28th for Medicine in Japan and 458th in the World with 25,954 publications made and 522,364 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kitasato University ranked 37th for Chemistry in Japan and 647th in the World with 21,308 publications made and 486,326 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Pharmacy.
Kitasato University ranked 74th for Engineering in Japan and 1407th in the World with 9,730 publications made and 170,268 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering.
Kitasato University ranked 75th for Physics in Japan and 1340th in the World with 9,719 publications made and 161,459 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kitasato University ranked 42nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 1080th in the World with 9,210 publications made and 204,154 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
Kitasato University ranked 30th for Psychology in Japan and 697th in the World with 8,818 publications made and 175,787 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Kitasato University ranked 52nd for Computer Science in Japan and 1246th in the World with 8,728 publications made and 171,267 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
