Nihon University ranked 14th in Japan, 398th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 162 research topics. Nihon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 60,364 academic publications and 835,370 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 299 notable alumni.
Nihon University ranked 27th for Biology in Japan and 516th in the World with 37,526 publications made and 626,793 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Nihon University ranked 30th for Chemistry in Japan and 542nd in the World with 34,356 publications made and 548,523 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Nihon University ranked 23rd for Medicine in Japan and 410th in the World with 31,979 publications made and 526,907 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Nihon University ranked 24th for Engineering in Japan and 626th in the World with 28,760 publications made and 336,019 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Nihon University ranked 24th for Physics in Japan and 610th in the World with 27,415 publications made and 340,983 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 690th in the World with 21,402 publications made and 267,025 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 797th in the World with 17,114 publications made and 242,358 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 1135th in the World with 13,764 publications made and 179,443 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Political Science, Linguistics, Sociology.
Nihon University ranked 20th for Psychology in Japan and 577th in the World with 12,275 publications made and 191,632 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
