Kochi University ranked 86th in Japan, 1304th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 85 research topics. Kochi University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,927 academic publications and 314,720 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
Kochi University ranked 77th for Biology in Japan and 1029th in the World with 12,660 publications made and 281,727 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Kochi University ranked 87th for Chemistry in Japan and 1167th in the World with 10,058 publications made and 235,206 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Kochi University ranked 55th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1249th in the World with 7,777 publications made and 171,260 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Earth science and Geophysics.
Kochi University ranked 85th for Medicine in Japan and 1086th in the World with 7,694 publications made and 146,998 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
Kochi University ranked 97th for Physics in Japan and 1646th in the World with 6,291 publications made and 127,541 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kochi University ranked 102nd for Engineering in Japan and 1836th in the World with 6,162 publications made and 117,449 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Kochi University ranked 107th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2982nd in the World with 3,376 publications made and 57,126 citations received. Main research topics: History, Philosophy, Archaeology, Sociology, Political Science.
Kochi University ranked 95th for Psychology in Japan and 1640th in the World with 2,573 publications made and 45,363 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
