Kurume University ranked 78th in Japan, 1253rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 84 research topics. Kurume University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 22,604 academic publications and 501,937 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Kurume University ranked 29th for Medicine in Japan and 462nd in the World with 20,352 publications made and 455,523 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kurume University ranked 44th for Biology in Japan and 692nd in the World with 18,584 publications made and 450,149 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Neuroscience.
Kurume University ranked 65th for Chemistry in Japan and 942nd in the World with 11,290 publications made and 319,745 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Kurume University ranked 34th for Psychology in Japan and 755th in the World with 6,953 publications made and 141,223 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Kurume University ranked 76th for Computer Science in Japan and 1567th in the World with 5,709 publications made and 141,104 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision.
Kurume University ranked 112th for Engineering in Japan and 2004th in the World with 4,583 publications made and 95,823 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering.
Kurume University ranked 120th for Physics in Japan and 2039th in the World with 4,325 publications made and 79,561 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Biophysics.
Kurume University ranked 90th for Environmental Science in Japan and 2043rd in the World with 4,233 publications made and 81,285 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
