Nihon University ranked 14th in Japan, 449th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 163 research topics. Nihon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 59,150 academic publications and 797,040 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 281 notable alumni.
Nihon University ranked 27th for Biology in Japan and 507th in the World with 36,848 publications made and 598,777 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Nihon University ranked 30th for Chemistry in Japan and 530th in the World with 33,850 publications made and 525,817 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Nihon University ranked 23rd for Medicine in Japan and 404th in the World with 31,268 publications made and 502,427 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Nihon University ranked 24th for Engineering in Japan and 615th in the World with 28,309 publications made and 321,709 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Nihon University ranked 24th for Physics in Japan and 594th in the World with 27,016 publications made and 326,748 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Nihon University ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Japan and 673rd in the World with 21,057 publications made and 252,284 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Nihon University ranked 27th for Computer Science in Japan and 779th in the World with 16,795 publications made and 229,376 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Nihon University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 1114th in the World with 13,506 publications made and 167,185 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Political Science, Linguistics, Sociology.
Nihon University ranked 20th for Psychology in Japan and 565th in the World with 12,042 publications made and 183,449 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
