Kumamoto University ranked 23rd in Japan, 662nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. Kumamoto University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 52,166 academic publications and 1,209,254 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
Kumamoto University ranked 18th for Biology in Japan and 344th in the World with 38,323 publications made and 1,040,061 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
Kumamoto University ranked 17th for Chemistry in Japan and 339th in the World with 35,933 publications made and 957,480 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Kumamoto University ranked 16th for Medicine in Japan and 312th in the World with 30,911 publications made and 839,547 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Oncology and Cancer research.
Kumamoto University ranked 23rd for Engineering in Japan and 583rd in the World with 23,510 publications made and 431,810 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Kumamoto University ranked 23rd for Physics in Japan and 589th in the World with 22,483 publications made and 402,280 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Kumamoto University ranked 25th for Environmental Science in Japan and 758th in the World with 14,979 publications made and 289,244 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Kumamoto University ranked 21st for Computer Science in Japan and 707th in the World with 14,057 publications made and 285,750 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
Kumamoto University ranked 16th for Psychology in Japan and 500th in the World with 10,726 publications made and 258,999 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
