Kyoto University ranked 2nd in Japan, 57th in the global 2025 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 320,696 academic publications and 8,891,404 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 233 notable alumni.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Japan and 10th in the World with 212,161 publications made and 6,708,072 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 203,170 publications made and 6,592,858 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Physics in Japan and 14th in the World with 184,573 publications made and 4,707,095 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 21st in the World with 177,607 publications made and 4,394,109 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 33rd in the World with 118,378 publications made and 2,953,063 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Kyoto University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Japan and 68th in the World with 116,023 publications made and 3,704,801 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Japan and 68th in the World with 95,743 publications made and 2,545,384 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 139th in the World with 71,845 publications made and 1,665,300 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Linguistics, History.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Japan and 108th in the World with 49,110 publications made and 1,376,569 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Japan and 119th in the World with 36,840 publications made and 833,148 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 140th in the World with 24,843 publications made and 456,923 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Economics in Japan and 175th in the World with 15,685 publications made and 317,251 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 11,997 publications made and 222,902 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.
