Kyoto University ranked 2nd in Japan, 53rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 20 research topics. Kyoto University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 285,516 academic publications and 7,065,219 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 218 notable alumni.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Japan and 8th in the World with 193,281 publications made and 5,555,782 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 184,371 publications made and 5,368,843 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Physics in Japan and 10th in the World with 166,188 publications made and 3,797,080 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 17th in the World with 160,743 publications made and 3,570,869 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 29th in the World with 106,108 publications made and 2,308,029 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Kyoto University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Japan and 61st in the World with 104,856 publications made and 3,000,195 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Japan and 63rd in the World with 86,311 publications made and 1,941,957 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 126th in the World with 63,496 publications made and 1,230,441 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics, Political Science, History.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Japan and 100th in the World with 44,829 publications made and 1,109,168 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Japan and 113th in the World with 33,548 publications made and 624,709 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 130th in the World with 22,523 publications made and 340,871 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Advertising.
Kyoto University ranked 2nd for Economics in Japan and 164th in the World with 14,124 publications made and 238,877 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 126th in the World with 10,623 publications made and 168,999 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.
