Kunming University ranked 390th in China, 3540th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 25 research topics. Kunming University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,232 academic publications and 39,246 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
Kunming University ranked 317th for Engineering in China and 2217th in the World with 3,302 publications made and 27,377 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #317 of 560 | In China |
| #971 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2217 of 6,684 | In the World |
Kunming University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 | 7 |
| 2002 | 12 | 11 |
| 2003 | 15 | 4 |
| 2004 | 26 | 6 |
| 2005 | 41 | 9 |
| 2006 | 56 | 10 |
| 2007 | 145 | 13 |
| 2008 | 197 | 25 |
| 2009 | 230 | 28 |
| 2010 | 241 | 36 |
| 2011 | 175 | 67 |
| 2012 | 126 | 103 |
| 2013 | 136 | 127 |
| 2014 | 160 | 281 |
| 2015 | 158 | 517 |
| 2016 | 139 | 975 |
| 2017 | 125 | 1399 |
| 2018 | 175 | 2145 |
| 2019 | 174 | 3153 |
| 2020 | 228 | 3710 |
| 2021 | 244 | 4574 |
| 2022 | 177 | 5518 |
| 2023 | 256 | 5550 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Engineering.
Chemistry rankings
Kunming University ranked 321st for Chemistry in China and 2152nd in the World with 3,096 publications made and 34,801 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #321 of 546 | In China |
| #952 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2152 of 6,447 | In the World |
Kunming University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 4 | 7 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 | 5 |
| 2004 | 17 | 6 |
| 2005 | 31 | 10 |
| 2006 | 32 | 15 |
| 2007 | 83 | 11 |
| 2008 | 124 | 25 |
| 2009 | 172 | 30 |
| 2010 | 165 | 39 |
| 2011 | 112 | 65 |
| 2012 | 112 | 103 |
| 2013 | 102 | 136 |
| 2014 | 124 | 322 |
| 2015 | 185 | 663 |
| 2016 | 190 | 1182 |
| 2017 | 156 | 1736 |
| 2018 | 222 | 2577 |
| 2019 | 213 | 3692 |
| 2020 | 252 | 4433 |
| 2021 | 267 | 5592 |
| 2022 | 171 | 6653 |
| 2023 | 280 | 6673 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Chemistry.
Physics rankings
Kunming University ranked 311th for Physics in China and 2188th in the World with 3,003 publications made and 27,590 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #311 of 556 | In China |
| #932 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #2188 of 6,603 | In the World |
Kunming University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 | 8 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 | 22 | 5 |
| 2005 | 35 | 10 |
| 2006 | 45 | 16 |
| 2007 | 111 | 11 |
| 2008 | 155 | 21 |
| 2009 | 201 | 28 |
| 2010 | 218 | 38 |
| 2011 | 146 | 72 |
| 2012 | 100 | 98 |
| 2013 | 116 | 119 |
| 2014 | 129 | 283 |
| 2015 | 166 | 526 |
| 2016 | 135 | 987 |
| 2017 | 121 | 1403 |
| 2018 | 176 | 2169 |
| 2019 | 174 | 3149 |
| 2020 | 224 | 3720 |
| 2021 | 229 | 4552 |
| 2022 | 163 | 5382 |
| 2023 | 244 | 5377 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Physics.
Biology rankings
Kunming University ranked 322nd for Biology in China and 2430th in the World with 2,921 publications made and 30,712 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #322 of 551 | In China |
| #1027 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2430 of 6,770 | In the World |
Kunming University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 | 31 |
| 2004 | 20 | 6 |
| 2005 | 25 | 10 |
| 2006 | 35 | 14 |
| 2007 | 86 | 9 |
| 2008 | 121 | 19 |
| 2009 | 173 | 28 |
| 2010 | 162 | 36 |
| 2011 | 118 | 63 |
| 2012 | 109 | 86 |
| 2013 | 87 | 129 |
| 2014 | 115 | 303 |
| 2015 | 170 | 623 |
| 2016 | 177 | 1103 |
| 2017 | 142 | 1617 |
| 2018 | 189 | 2351 |
| 2019 | 199 | 3242 |
| 2020 | 212 | 3999 |
| 2021 | 249 | 5140 |
| 2022 | 156 | 6149 |
| 2023 | 288 | 6283 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Kunming University ranked 352nd for Environmental Science in China and 2769th in the World with 2,621 publications made and 16,343 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #352 of 552 | In China |
| #1131 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2769 of 6,798 | In the World |
Kunming University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 7 |
| 2003 | 21 | 29 |
| 2004 | 31 | 3 |
| 2005 | 43 | 5 |
| 2006 | 57 | 11 |
| 2007 | 144 | 5 |
| 2008 | 156 | 13 |
| 2009 | 181 | 18 |
| 2010 | 194 | 31 |
| 2011 | 156 | 56 |
| 2012 | 116 | 71 |
| 2013 | 118 | 115 |
| 2014 | 114 | 184 |
| 2015 | 113 | 335 |
| 2016 | 68 | 549 |
| 2017 | 89 | 809 |
| 2018 | 110 | 1132 |
| 2019 | 128 | 1712 |
| 2020 | 153 | 2114 |
| 2021 | 192 | 2641 |
| 2022 | 138 | 3241 |
| 2023 | 227 | 3469 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Kunming University ranked 435th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 3925th in the World with 1,927 publications made and 4,833 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #435 of 561 | In China |
| #1440 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3925 of 7,020 | In the World |
Kunming University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 11 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 | 3 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 | 19 | 7 |
| 2004 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | 35 | 2 |
| 2006 | 58 | 5 |
| 2007 | 147 | 4 |
| 2008 | 167 | 5 |
| 2009 | 192 | 12 |
| 2010 | 208 | 20 |
| 2011 | 174 | 24 |
| 2012 | 95 | 40 |
| 2013 | 93 | 59 |
| 2014 | 92 | 69 |
| 2015 | 51 | 91 |
| 2016 | 24 | 159 |
| 2017 | 30 | 180 |
| 2018 | 49 | 295 |
| 2019 | 50 | 403 |
| 2020 | 59 | 539 |
| 2021 | 123 | 770 |
| 2022 | 86 | 1012 |
| 2023 | 106 | 1113 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
Kunming University ranked 389th for Computer Science in China and 2925th in the World with 1,898 publications made and 8,466 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #389 of 561 | In China |
| #1234 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2925 of 6,752 | In the World |
Kunming University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 | 7 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 10 | 4 |
| 2004 | 19 | 3 |
| 2005 | 13 | 5 |
| 2006 | 40 | 7 |
| 2007 | 115 | 9 |
| 2008 | 138 | 14 |
| 2009 | 153 | 14 |
| 2010 | 179 | 23 |
| 2011 | 134 | 35 |
| 2012 | 92 | 58 |
| 2013 | 105 | 57 |
| 2014 | 100 | 116 |
| 2015 | 70 | 155 |
| 2016 | 39 | 248 |
| 2017 | 42 | 348 |
| 2018 | 69 | 559 |
| 2019 | 66 | 799 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1064 |
| 2021 | 144 | 1313 |
| 2022 | 116 | 1554 |
| 2023 | 129 | 1570 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
Kunming University ranked 345th for Medicine in China and 3301st in the World with 1,233 publications made and 9,518 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pharmacy, Public Health.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #345 of 546 | In China |
| #1315 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #3301 of 6,680 | In the World |
Kunming University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 23 | 8 |
| 2007 | 35 | 8 |
| 2008 | 68 | 11 |
| 2009 | 91 | 11 |
| 2010 | 83 | 16 |
| 2011 | 70 | 27 |
| 2012 | 50 | 31 |
| 2013 | 49 | 54 |
| 2014 | 66 | 97 |
| 2015 | 56 | 217 |
| 2016 | 63 | 365 |
| 2017 | 57 | 517 |
| 2018 | 71 | 724 |
| 2019 | 65 | 922 |
| 2020 | 76 | 1309 |
| 2021 | 93 | 1596 |
| 2022 | 88 | 2007 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2104 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Medicine.
Mathematics rankings
Kunming University ranked 445th for Mathematics in China and 3316th in the World with 1,014 publications made and 3,240 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #445 of 550 | In China |
| #1415 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3316 of 6,305 | In the World |
Kunming University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 | 28 | 5 |
| 2007 | 66 | 4 |
| 2008 | 64 | 6 |
| 2009 | 98 | 15 |
| 2010 | 117 | 17 |
| 2011 | 86 | 28 |
| 2012 | 47 | 36 |
| 2013 | 58 | 31 |
| 2014 | 49 | 53 |
| 2015 | 35 | 62 |
| 2016 | 19 | 126 |
| 2017 | 23 | 161 |
| 2018 | 25 | 236 |
| 2019 | 23 | 310 |
| 2020 | 39 | 436 |
| 2021 | 69 | 485 |
| 2022 | 58 | 666 |
| 2023 | 70 | 619 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Kunming University ranked 407th for Business in China and 3351st in the World with 884 publications made and 1,901 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Engineering Management.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #407 of 556 | In China |
| #1316 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3351 of 6,187 | In the World |
Kunming University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 | 36 | 5 |
| 2007 | 79 | 3 |
| 2008 | 89 | 4 |
| 2009 | 92 | 8 |
| 2010 | 98 | 9 |
| 2011 | 80 | 15 |
| 2012 | 43 | 22 |
| 2013 | 46 | 20 |
| 2014 | 48 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24 | 31 |
| 2016 | 9 | 70 |
| 2017 | 6 | 92 |
| 2018 | 19 | 135 |
| 2019 | 17 | 144 |
| 2020 | 23 | 241 |
| 2021 | 49 | 265 |
| 2022 | 40 | 320 |
| 2023 | 43 | 374 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Business.
Psychology rankings
Kunming University ranked 399th for Psychology in China and 3388th in the World with 783 publications made and 4,374 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #399 of 549 | In China |
| #1330 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3388 of 6,528 | In the World |
Kunming University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 1 |
| 2007 | 48 | 0 |
| 2008 | 58 | 2 |
| 2009 | 78 | 3 |
| 2010 | 91 | 4 |
| 2011 | 72 | 8 |
| 2012 | 25 | 8 |
| 2013 | 27 | 15 |
| 2014 | 35 | 31 |
| 2015 | 20 | 70 |
| 2016 | 23 | 113 |
| 2017 | 25 | 141 |
| 2018 | 26 | 244 |
| 2019 | 18 | 318 |
| 2020 | 31 | 391 |
| 2021 | 59 | 552 |
| 2022 | 45 | 673 |
| 2023 | 47 | 677 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Psychology.
Economics rankings
Kunming University ranked 428th for Economics in China and 3641st in the World with 581 publications made and 1,327 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #428 of 542 | In China |
| #1399 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3641 of 5,995 | In the World |
Kunming University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007 | 62 | 2 |
| 2008 | 51 | 3 |
| 2009 | 58 | 6 |
| 2010 | 64 | 8 |
| 2011 | 51 | 15 |
| 2012 | 35 | 20 |
| 2013 | 35 | 13 |
| 2014 | 28 | 23 |
| 2015 | 12 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 | 49 |
| 2017 | 6 | 57 |
| 2018 | 7 | 75 |
| 2019 | 5 | 86 |
| 2020 | 12 | 131 |
| 2021 | 24 | 158 |
| 2022 | 30 | 211 |
| 2023 | 38 | 247 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Kunming University ranked 410th for Art & Design in China and 3331st in the World with 496 publications made and 710 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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 |
| #410 of 550 | In China |
| #1236 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3331 of 5,720 | In the World |
Kunming University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 38 | 1 |
| 2008 | 54 | 2 |
| 2009 | 78 | 1 |
| 2010 | 67 | 4 |
| 2011 | 54 | 4 |
| 2012 | 21 | 11 |
| 2013 | 20 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 | 19 |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 | 3 | 31 |
| 2018 | 9 | 53 |
| 2019 | 9 | 65 |
| 2020 | 8 | 82 |
| 2021 | 30 | 134 |
| 2022 | 17 | 163 |
| 2023 | 15 | 167 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Kunming University in various areas of Art & Design.
