Kochi University of Technology: Rankings

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The Kochi University of Technology ranked 233rd in Japan, 3999th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 49 research topics. The Kochi University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,688 academic publications and 54,967 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3999 of 14,131 In the World
#1368 of 5,830 In Asia
#233 of 719 In Japan
#872 of 1,602 For Robotics
#935 of 4,056 For Structural Engineering
#1059 of 2,987 For Human-Computer Interaction
#3473 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 46 other topics

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Engineering rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 119th for Engineering in Japan and 2050th in the World with 4,284 publications made and 38,539 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#119 of 517 In Japan
#881 of 2,835 In Asia
#2050 of 6,782 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 2 0
1993 0 0
1994 3 0
1995 0 4
1996 8 2
1997 15 11
1998 38 30
1999 62 65
2000 78 100
2001 40 171
2002 85 215
2003 118 270
2004 108 356
2005 128 417
2006 159 488
2007 172 574
2008 141 758
2009 192 871
2010 216 1118
2011 206 1355
2012 199 1329
2013 174 1430
2014 198 1640
2015 183 1570
2016 186 1817
2017 199 2072
2018 206 2319
2019 219 2544
2020 210 2944
2021 206 3394
2022 192 3756
2023 179 3969
2024 154 3746

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Robotics 73 327 872
Structural Engineering 51 329 935
Human-Computer Interaction 43 284 1059
Civil Engineering 72 537 1446
Applied/Engineering Physics 95 639 1484
Transportation Engineering 59 566 1491
Architectural Engineering 81 611 1517
Nanotechnology 87 726 1528
Computer Engineering 64 678 1574
Materials Science 101 696 1601
Acoustical Engineering 103 635 1654
Remote Sensing 76 659 1690
Electrical Engineering 99 729 1702
Automotive Engineering 82 750 1743
Automation and Control engineering 102 798 1760
Electronic Engineering 104 849 1879
Optical Engineering 132 809 1890
Telecommunications 103 868 1972
Systems Engineering 78 737 2001
Aerospace Engineering 129 819 2023
Metallurgical Engineering 132 944 2054
Mechanical Engineering 117 844 2084
Chemical Engineering 116 1055 2127
Renewable Energy Engineering 72 1031 2233
Computer Networking 107 1019 2298
Environmental Engineering 116 1155 2517
Geotechnical Engineering 131 1262 2834

Physics rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 117th for Physics in Japan and 1978th in the World with 3,964 publications made and 38,932 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#117 of 513 In Japan
#837 of 2,817 In Asia
#1978 of 6,713 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1995 0 4
1996 8 2
1997 11 11
1998 36 30
1999 64 69
2000 71 107
2001 42 176
2002 76 216
2003 107 293
2004 96 380
2005 128 427
2006 143 499
2007 153 573
2008 134 754
2009 167 865
2010 204 1119
2011 186 1313
2012 188 1301
2013 164 1403
2014 187 1573
2015 172 1532
2016 164 1725
2017 189 1918
2018 196 2170
2019 201 2425
2020 211 2825
2021 181 3243
2022 181 3550
2023 161 3730
2024 130 3520

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Condensed Matter Physics 89 490 1199
Applied/Engineering Physics 95 639 1484
Atomic and Molecular physics 114 558 1512
Nanotechnology 87 726 1528
Materials Science 101 696 1601
Theoretical Physics 90 554 1627
Acoustical Engineering 103 635 1654
Nuclear Physics 142 731 1773
Optical Engineering 132 809 1890
Quantum and Particle physics 109 809 1930
Astrophysics and Astronomy 144 894 2315

Chemistry rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 168th for Chemistry in Japan and 2342nd in the World with 3,023 publications made and 32,522 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#168 of 508 In Japan
#1067 of 2,781 In Asia
#2342 of 6,545 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1995 0 4
1996 8 2
1997 11 11
1998 34 27
1999 58 57
2000 63 92
2001 41 162
2002 57 186
2003 84 270
2004 73 329
2005 93 388
2006 118 440
2007 124 506
2008 102 634
2009 117 748
2010 141 944
2011 140 1138
2012 148 1101
2013 128 1179
2014 140 1338
2015 144 1311
2016 135 1458
2017 148 1665
2018 132 1826
2019 149 2116
2020 140 2460
2021 122 2717
2022 139 2995
2023 122 2906
2024 100 2878

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Pharmacy 116 579 1423
Nanotechnology 87 726 1528
Materials Science 101 696 1601
Environmental Chemistry 106 786 1794
Computational Chemistry 101 798 1872
Physical chemistry 118 922 1978
Chemical Engineering 116 1055 2127
Organic Chemistry 172 1082 2320
Inorganic Chemistry 179 1236 2556
Petrology and Geochemistry 137 1163 2776
Biochemistry 214 1437 3126

Computer Science rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 135th for Computer Science in Japan and 2430th in the World with 2,871 publications made and 24,888 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning.

Computer Science ranking Location
#135 of 513 In Japan
#1018 of 2,840 In Asia
#2430 of 6,845 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1997 6 1
1998 13 4
1999 20 22
2000 28 42
2001 10 51
2002 44 86
2003 63 71
2004 57 112
2005 70 123
2006 88 176
2007 98 186
2008 96 305
2009 134 369
2010 149 481
2011 145 573
2012 126 619
2013 112 644
2014 132 793
2015 117 796
2016 141 997
2017 135 1117
2018 179 1417
2019 153 1598
2020 159 2028
2021 165 2373
2022 155 2648
2023 160 3237
2024 112 2653

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Robotics 73 327 872
Human-Computer Interaction 43 284 1059
Computer Vision 86 642 1545
Computer Engineering 64 678 1574
Multimedia 56 588 1720
Computer Graphics 113 683 1748
Telecommunications 103 868 1972
Cognitive Science 97 817 2012
Neuroscience 152 706 2039
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 101 863 2042
Blockchain and Cryptography 81 973 2111
Computer Networking 107 1019 2298
Computational Linguistics 134 1111 2446
Software Engineering 96 955 2474
Cyber Security 96 1126 2622
Machine Learning 112 1216 2662
Management Information Systems 54 1057 2907

Biology rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 188th for Biology in Japan and 3013th in the World with 2,754 publications made and 31,558 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Genetics.

Biology ranking Location
#188 of 527 In Japan
#1327 of 2,834 In Asia
#3013 of 6,833 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1996 2 1
1997 5 2
1998 12 11
1999 32 31
2000 36 44
2001 27 96
2002 30 106
2003 62 194
2004 41 219
2005 82 274
2006 87 314
2007 97 395
2008 78 460
2009 91 546
2010 119 747
2011 119 898
2012 124 894
2013 110 957
2014 138 1128
2015 130 1114
2016 133 1355
2017 145 1597
2018 143 1838
2019 164 2182
2020 155 2594
2021 150 3135
2022 169 3417
2023 146 3633
2024 118 3181

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 87 726 1528
Neuroscience 152 706 2039
Evolutionary Biology 148 1052 2665
Agricultural Science 121 1296 2967
Biochemistry 214 1437 3126
Paleontology 185 1394 3277
Genetics 232 1607 3606
Botany 210 1662 3779

Environmental Science rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 161st for Environmental Science in Japan and 3104th in the World with 2,361 publications made and 24,488 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#161 of 521 In Japan
#1297 of 2,838 In Asia
#3104 of 6,876 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 2 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 4
1996 1 2
1997 9 11
1998 20 23
1999 28 33
2000 35 43
2001 24 79
2002 37 79
2003 64 142
2004 53 171
2005 73 242
2006 78 280
2007 104 307
2008 77 407
2009 93 490
2010 93 587
2011 91 745
2012 94 753
2013 98 795
2014 111 953
2015 103 921
2016 120 1062
2017 117 1239
2018 121 1516
2019 125 1652
2020 136 2100
2021 129 2540
2022 103 2611
2023 140 2920
2024 76 2426

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Environmental Chemistry 106 786 1794
Earth science and Geophysics 105 798 1991
Oceanography 109 806 2057
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 124 930 2174
Environmental Engineering 116 1155 2517
Petrology and Geochemistry 137 1163 2776
Geotechnical Engineering 131 1262 2834
Geology 162 1227 2899
Agricultural Science 121 1296 2967
Environmental Management 115 1357 3105
Geography and Cartography 128 1216 3114
Paleontology 185 1394 3277
Ecology 160 1397 3302

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 147th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3711th in the World with 1,779 publications made and 17,561 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#147 of 535 In Japan
#1324 of 2,864 In Asia
#3711 of 7,081 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1997 7 0
1998 6 8
1999 21 10
2000 19 29
2001 5 37
2002 23 44
2003 41 48
2004 31 67
2005 49 92
2006 36 109
2007 59 123
2008 42 187
2009 51 217
2010 65 269
2011 71 339
2012 68 408
2013 65 444
2014 86 487
2015 78 518
2016 89 635
2017 108 896
2018 115 1103
2019 106 1289
2020 106 1705
2021 120 2173
2022 109 2292
2023 121 3033
2024 76 2289

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 89 663 2095
Education Majors 70 884 2659
Linguistics 143 1115 2781
Demography 141 1210 3187
Philosophy 130 1101 3239
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 91 1086 3269
Anthropology 109 1157 3399
Archaeology 132 1367 3419
Sociology 133 1195 3474
History 140 1400 3626
Law 132 1431 3793
Political Science 137 1464 4099

Medicine rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 185th for Medicine in Japan and 3236th in the World with 1,427 publications made and 15,857 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.

Medicine ranking Location
#185 of 521 In Japan
#1309 of 2,809 In Asia
#3236 of 6,775 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1996 1 0
1997 2 1
1998 2 3
1999 12 10
2000 13 9
2001 8 17
2002 21 34
2003 27 50
2004 24 67
2005 30 66
2006 38 80
2007 45 90
2008 41 101
2009 58 162
2010 63 186
2011 60 279
2012 56 316
2013 55 328
2014 71 408
2015 68 431
2016 75 531
2017 72 642
2018 88 887
2019 80 965
2020 80 1261
2021 88 1523
2022 113 1741
2023 74 1916
2024 60 1573

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Sports Medicine 56 174 873
Occupational Therapy 52 213 900
Pharmacy 116 579 1423
Physical Therapy 99 429 1432
Audiology 148 527 1588
Anatomy and Physiology 156 730 1964
Surgery 164 929 2492
Clinical Psychology 112 865 2608
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 182 1049 2661
Psychiatry 169 1139 3003
Pathology 182 1339 3190
Public Health 146 1333 3440
Nursing 204 1685 4322

Psychology rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 146th for Psychology in Japan and 2980th in the World with 1,105 publications made and 13,515 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#146 of 494 In Japan
#1150 of 2,755 In Asia
#2980 of 6,645 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1999 4 1
2000 7 8
2001 4 2
2002 12 20
2003 21 25
2004 13 31
2005 17 30
2006 21 42
2007 36 52
2008 27 84
2009 34 99
2010 45 118
2011 39 166
2012 34 198
2013 30 197
2014 42 248
2015 46 250
2016 66 353
2017 67 501
2018 81 735
2019 65 849
2020 75 1123
2021 89 1475
2022 87 1637
2023 82 2121
2024 59 1679

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Occupational Therapy 52 213 900
Cognitive Science 97 817 2012
Neuroscience 152 706 2039
Social Psychology 91 770 2324
Child Psychology 106 753 2366
Clinical Psychology 112 865 2608
Education Majors 70 884 2659
Psychiatry 169 1139 3003

Business rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 110th for Business in Japan and 3027th in the World with 992 publications made and 6,694 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#110 of 392 In Japan
#1184 of 2,646 In Asia
#3027 of 6,339 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1998 4 2
1999 8 2
2000 10 10
2001 3 8
2002 19 9
2003 23 12
2004 21 23
2005 24 26
2006 24 34
2007 35 38
2008 26 75
2009 41 64
2010 46 98
2011 51 127
2012 41 136
2013 34 170
2014 46 215
2015 41 179
2016 54 227
2017 42 297
2018 66 391
2019 54 459
2020 60 701
2021 60 804
2022 62 997
2023 47 1144
2024 43 904

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management 96 998 2522
Management Information Systems 54 1057 2907
Finance 140 1391 3479
Marketing 124 1466 3631

Mathematics rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 137th for Mathematics in Japan and 3049th in the World with 909 publications made and 9,305 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#137 of 458 In Japan
#1305 of 2,718 In Asia
#3049 of 6,418 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1998 0 1
1999 7 4
2000 10 8
2001 2 19
2002 15 38
2003 17 24
2004 13 38
2005 18 41
2006 17 66
2007 26 66
2008 29 139
2009 24 122
2010 37 153
2011 32 185
2012 26 176
2013 33 206
2014 43 252
2015 55 299
2016 48 332
2017 59 401
2018 65 516
2019 50 651
2020 56 812
2021 66 1018
2022 59 1195
2023 61 1434
2024 37 950

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 61 731 2018
Blockchain and Cryptography 81 973 2111
Statistics 139 1228 2883
Math Teachers 107 1219 3332

Art & Design rankings

The Kochi University of Technology ranked 107th for Art & Design in Japan and 2652nd in the World with 508 publications made and 3,855 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Literature, Multimedia.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#107 of 346 In Japan
#933 of 2,428 In Asia
#2652 of 5,966 In the World

Kochi University of Technology
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1999 3 8
2000 5 9
2001 1 9
2002 7 9
2003 10 11
2004 9 22
2005 31 30
2006 16 47
2007 24 50
2008 19 71
2009 16 53
2010 19 110
2011 34 129
2012 31 145
2013 20 149
2014 28 125
2015 24 160
2016 20 176
2017 19 217
2018 32 237
2019 19 301
2020 27 401
2021 20 474
2022 25 498
2023 28 599
2024 19 501

The following table provides academic rankings for The Kochi University of Technology in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Multimedia 56 588 1720
Computer Graphics 113 683 1748
Aesthetics 89 663 2095
Fashion Design 110 896 2471
Literature 156 1372 3721

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Kochi University of Technology

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Economics 106 1285 3361
Development Studies 120 1508 3846