Niigata University ranked 24th in Japan, 635th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 147 research topics. Niigata University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 52,596 academic publications and 1,097,194 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
Niigata University ranked 21st for Biology in Japan and 470th in the World with 35,761 publications made and 830,110 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.
Niigata University ranked 21st for Chemistry in Japan and 495th in the World with 31,879 publications made and 762,826 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Niigata University ranked 20th for Medicine in Japan and 391st in the World with 30,112 publications made and 678,875 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Niigata University ranked 26th for Physics in Japan and 626th in the World with 22,695 publications made and 425,494 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Niigata University ranked 28th for Engineering in Japan and 674th in the World with 22,411 publications made and 404,718 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Niigata University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 741st in the World with 16,576 publications made and 302,620 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Niigata University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Japan and 734th in the World with 15,930 publications made and 332,520 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Niigata University ranked 18th for Psychology in Japan and 526th in the World with 12,339 publications made and 306,088 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
