Peking University ranked 2nd in China, 56th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 123 research topics. Peking University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 298,169 academic publications and 6,997,569 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 267 notable alumni.
Peking University ranked 2nd for Biology in China and 54th in the World with 184,658 publications made and 4,742,903 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Peking University ranked 4th for Chemistry in China and 38th in the World with 165,455 publications made and 4,507,623 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Peking University ranked 6th for Engineering in China and 48th in the World with 148,557 publications made and 3,812,589 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Peking University ranked 5th for Physics in China and 44th in the World with 144,538 publications made and 3,760,975 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Medicine in China and 77th in the World with 139,701 publications made and 2,970,202 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Peking University ranked 5th for Computer Science in China and 67th in the World with 114,302 publications made and 2,397,242 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Peking University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in China and 46th in the World with 111,450 publications made and 2,843,991 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 104th in the World with 95,570 publications made and 2,169,996 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.
Peking University ranked 4th for Mathematics in China and 64th in the World with 59,619 publications made and 1,206,849 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Psychology in China and 106th in the World with 59,476 publications made and 1,303,940 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Peking University ranked 10th for Business in China and 96th in the World with 30,446 publications made and 616,506 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
Peking University ranked 4th for Economics in China and 93rd in the World with 24,677 publications made and 526,804 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Peking University ranked 4th for Art & Design in China and 97th in the World with 15,328 publications made and 260,475 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.
