Kyoto University ranked 2nd in Japan, 50th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 15 research topics. Kyoto University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 327,224 academic publications and 9,257,746 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 240 notable alumni.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Japan and 10th in the World with 215,296 publications made and 6,960,451 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Biology in Japan and 21st in the World with 207,032 publications made and 6,850,648 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Physics in Japan and 16th in the World with 187,619 publications made and 4,894,579 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Japan and 23rd in the World with 180,346 publications made and 4,576,222 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 34th in the World with 120,323 publications made and 3,085,615 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Kyoto University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Japan and 69th in the World with 118,874 publications made and 3,856,725 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Japan and 69th in the World with 97,802 publications made and 2,659,393 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 146th in the World with 73,377 publications made and 1,749,229 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Linguistics, History.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Japan and 111th in the World with 50,352 publications made and 1,437,575 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Japan and 122nd in the World with 37,544 publications made and 871,082 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Business in Japan and 148th in the World with 25,247 publications made and 476,596 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Economics in Japan and 182nd in the World with 15,965 publications made and 333,976 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Japan and 132nd in the World with 12,292 publications made and 232,767 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
