Peking University ranked 2nd in China, 70th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 130 research topics. Peking University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 314,794 academic publications and 7,742,157 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 300 notable alumni.
Peking University ranked 2nd for Biology in China and 51st in the World with 194,972 publications made and 5,257,325 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 173,369 publications made and 4,964,955 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Peking University ranked 6th for Engineering in China and 45th in the World with 155,209 publications made and 4,202,206 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Peking University ranked 5th for Physics in China and 43rd in the World with 151,062 publications made and 4,125,332 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 70th in the World with 149,009 publications made and 3,327,486 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Peking University ranked 5th for Computer Science in China and 64th in the World with 120,668 publications made and 2,661,684 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Peking University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in China and 45th in the World with 116,165 publications made and 3,144,418 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 100th in the World with 100,379 publications made and 2,411,226 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Psychology in China and 101st in the World with 63,197 publications made and 1,448,744 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Peking University ranked 4th for Mathematics in China and 63rd in the World with 61,590 publications made and 1,327,265 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Peking University ranked 11th for Business in China and 96th in the World with 31,401 publications made and 677,032 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
Peking University ranked 4th for Economics in China and 89th in the World with 25,443 publications made and 584,939 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Peking University ranked 4th for Art & Design in China and 95th in the World with 16,148 publications made and 287,262 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.
