Peking University ranked 2nd in China, 59th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 109 research topics. Peking University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 244,749 academic publications and 5,011,764 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 249 notable alumni.
Peking University ranked 2nd for Biology in China and 60th in the World with 152,231 publications made and 3,562,467 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Nanotechnology.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in China and 43rd in the World with 139,728 publications made and 3,413,539 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Peking University ranked 6th for Engineering in China and 49th in the World with 127,473 publications made and 2,832,599 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Peking University ranked 5th for Physics in China and 45th in the World with 123,215 publications made and 2,777,869 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Peking University ranked 2nd for Medicine in China and 85th in the World with 111,548 publications made and 2,160,047 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Peking University ranked 5th for Computer Science in China and 72nd in the World with 95,025 publications made and 1,665,616 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Neuroscience.
Peking University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in China and 51st in the World with 93,789 publications made and 2,027,265 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 79,970 publications made and 1,452,013 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.
Peking University ranked 4th for Mathematics in China and 65th in the World with 52,510 publications made and 860,044 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Peking University ranked 3rd for Psychology in China and 120th in the World with 48,750 publications made and 908,408 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Peking University ranked 10th for Business in China and 101st in the World with 26,700 publications made and 416,951 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
Peking University ranked 4th for Economics in China and 91st in the World with 21,890 publications made and 362,654 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 109th in the World with 13,100 publications made and 170,043 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.
