Prefectural University of Hiroshima: Rankings

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The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 226th in Japan, 3849th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,222 academic publications and 41,547 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3849 of 14,131 In the World
#1305 of 5,830 In Asia
#226 of 719 In Japan
#3 of 12 In Hiroshima
#1008 of 1,772 For Urology
#1113 of 3,576 For Horticulture
#1165 of 1,629 For Audiology
#5263 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#5541 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 13 other topics

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Biology rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 178th for Biology in Japan and 2766th in the World with 2,182 publications made and 34,893 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#178 of 527 In Japan
#1220 of 2,834 In Asia
#2766 of 6,833 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 5 8
1993 8 6
1994 9 12
1995 17 22
1996 22 35
1997 25 42
1998 25 65
1999 38 79
2000 47 139
2001 50 145
2002 62 243
2003 50 295
2004 58 413
2005 53 463
2006 74 554
2007 74 630
2008 64 820
2009 77 950
2010 91 1130
2011 78 1301
2012 92 1392
2013 76 1492
2014 124 1609
2015 107 1601
2016 107 1760
2017 103 1734
2018 103 1825
2019 91 1975
2020 98 2426
2021 108 2763
2022 72 2790
2023 83 2677
2024 80 2532

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Horticulture 55 427 1113
Nutrition and Food Science 64 469 1182
Biophysics 153 514 1432
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 87 472 1437
Molecular Biology 151 559 1447
Agricultural Science 66 761 1875
Animal Science 111 735 2046
Oncology and Cancer research 148 917 2130
Genetics 167 925 2162
Biochemistry 170 980 2177
Botany 131 910 2206
Microbiology 138 984 2243
Immunology 157 957 2368
Evolutionary Biology 146 1034 2633
Neuroscience 186 1045 2773
Biotechnology 165 1291 2821
Pharmacology 178 1336 2894
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 175 1319 2957
Paleontology 173 1313 3109
Nanotechnology 230 1904 3866

Chemistry rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 192nd for Chemistry in Japan and 2711th in the World with 1,715 publications made and 30,389 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#192 of 508 In Japan
#1258 of 2,781 In Asia
#2711 of 6,545 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 9 9
1993 11 9
1994 8 6
1995 17 25
1996 24 41
1997 19 37
1998 21 63
1999 32 73
2000 38 112
2001 44 138
2002 48 203
2003 42 266
2004 50 388
2005 43 395
2006 52 450
2007 58 552
2008 57 736
2009 58 804
2010 71 995
2011 69 1157
2012 68 1226
2013 63 1362
2014 102 1414
2015 86 1377
2016 67 1530
2017 70 1471
2018 80 1585
2019 64 1743
2020 72 2001
2021 84 2301
2022 56 2313
2023 58 2196
2024 61 1947

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 64 469 1182
Biochemistry 170 980 2177
Radiochemistry 145 1260 2404
Organic Chemistry 194 1299 2723
Inorganic Chemistry 218 1574 3160
Environmental Chemistry 191 1485 3169
Physical chemistry 213 1679 3536
Chemical Engineering 212 1783 3616
Materials Science 239 1818 3865
Nanotechnology 230 1904 3866

Medicine rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 165th for Medicine in Japan and 2931st in the World with 1,653 publications made and 22,300 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Physical Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology.

Medicine ranking Location
#165 of 521 In Japan
#1170 of 2,809 In Asia
#2931 of 6,775 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 2 2
1993 6 4
1994 5 5
1995 8 10
1996 22 23
1997 19 17
1998 15 47
1999 24 49
2000 32 105
2001 24 98
2002 29 134
2003 27 160
2004 31 273
2005 25 252
2006 48 310
2007 54 337
2008 48 402
2009 56 508
2010 60 577
2011 61 676
2012 82 825
2013 64 843
2014 95 978
2015 93 916
2016 90 1034
2017 89 1072
2018 70 1173
2019 81 1237
2020 87 1625
2021 94 1966
2022 69 2074
2023 74 2014
2024 63 1855

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Urology 97 362 1008
Audiology 97 316 1165
Occupational Therapy 86 362 1239
Sports Medicine 112 438 1540
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 129 777 1886
Physical Therapy 135 635 1915
Anesthesiology 144 740 2007
Dentistry 116 742 2039
Cardiology 156 761 2072
Gerontology 112 570 2084
Anatomy and Physiology 165 807 2122
Oncology and Cancer research 148 917 2130
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 157 863 2234
Immunology 157 957 2368
Surgery 169 960 2562
Pharmacology 178 1336 2894
Clinical Psychology 136 1076 3008
Pathology 174 1266 3010
Psychiatry 193 1322 3410
Nursing 145 1253 3492
Public Health 176 1565 3944

Engineering rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 222nd for Engineering in Japan and 3711th in the World with 1,427 publications made and 13,350 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Acoustical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#222 of 517 In Japan
#1695 of 2,835 In Asia
#3711 of 6,782 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 9 6
1993 7 4
1994 12 11
1995 16 33
1996 15 30
1997 13 38
1998 14 40
1999 25 52
2000 15 58
2001 22 78
2002 38 156
2003 21 143
2004 16 160
2005 41 252
2006 44 246
2007 44 296
2008 39 365
2009 46 401
2010 54 484
2011 60 578
2012 71 648
2013 61 690
2014 66 715
2015 87 739
2016 74 843
2017 76 807
2018 85 867
2019 51 892
2020 66 1097
2021 69 1251
2022 54 1366
2023 56 1261
2024 52 1206

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Automation and Control engineering 113 852 1848
Electronic Engineering 141 1205 2570
Acoustical Engineering 181 1188 2756
Biotechnology 165 1291 2821
Computer Networking 139 1329 2945
Human-Computer Interaction 145 1249 2954
Telecommunications 157 1381 2994
Electrical Engineering 164 1423 3048
Structural Engineering 199 1453 3236
Systems Engineering 156 1487 3460
Civil Engineering 181 1515 3478
Optical Engineering 221 1644 3565
Chemical Engineering 212 1783 3616
Metallurgical Engineering 240 1786 3771
Materials Science 239 1818 3865
Nanotechnology 230 1904 3866
Aerospace Engineering 239 1840 4178
Mechanical Engineering 223 1803 4201

Physics rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 217th for Physics in Japan and 3552nd in the World with 1,355 publications made and 14,108 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#217 of 513 In Japan
#1616 of 2,817 In Asia
#3552 of 6,713 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 9 2
1993 10 4
1994 10 8
1995 15 23
1996 17 25
1997 14 24
1998 16 37
1999 31 55
2000 21 55
2001 25 76
2002 43 143
2003 22 143
2004 19 179
2005 39 246
2006 42 242
2007 42 291
2008 48 364
2009 47 392
2010 52 493
2011 49 517
2012 60 612
2013 57 655
2014 59 654
2015 79 704
2016 71 810
2017 64 774
2018 69 792
2019 51 811
2020 62 987
2021 62 1086
2022 47 1122
2023 48 1101
2024 43 1038

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 153 514 1432
Acoustical Engineering 181 1188 2756
Nuclear Physics 245 1488 3273
Quantum and Particle physics 197 1530 3376
Optical Engineering 221 1644 3565
Astrophysics and Astronomy 214 1525 3648
Materials Science 239 1818 3865
Nanotechnology 230 1904 3866

Environmental Science rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 172nd for Environmental Science in Japan and 3359th in the World with 1,339 publications made and 19,999 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#172 of 521 In Japan
#1411 of 2,838 In Asia
#3359 of 6,876 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 6 5
1993 2 3
1994 7 10
1995 15 22
1996 11 35
1997 12 34
1998 9 46
1999 26 33
2000 30 61
2001 37 83
2002 47 156
2003 27 147
2004 35 259
2005 36 307
2006 56 364
2007 50 372
2008 38 503
2009 43 520
2010 45 593
2011 38 733
2012 66 832
2013 47 819
2014 82 892
2015 65 920
2016 55 990
2017 56 966
2018 62 1032
2019 62 1119
2020 64 1381
2021 68 1452
2022 42 1434
2023 50 1400
2024 40 1272

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 87 472 1437
Agricultural Science 66 761 1875
Paleontology 173 1313 3109
Environmental Chemistry 191 1485 3169
Geology 192 1473 3459
Environmental Management 134 1528 3510
Ecology 179 1517 3576
Earth science and Geophysics 218 1610 3659
Oceanography 219 1711 3994
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 251 1920 4315
Geography and Cartography 202 1792 4366

Computer Science rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 192nd for Computer Science in Japan and 3669th in the World with 1,305 publications made and 10,938 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#192 of 513 In Japan
#1603 of 2,840 In Asia
#3669 of 6,845 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 4 4
1993 9 7
1994 5 7
1995 9 24
1996 13 18
1997 11 29
1998 8 35
1999 15 35
2000 16 63
2001 17 73
2002 33 129
2003 22 116
2004 22 142
2005 35 169
2006 45 213
2007 36 212
2008 43 269
2009 38 324
2010 48 374
2011 53 418
2012 62 484
2013 57 504
2014 59 530
2015 84 607
2016 65 623
2017 81 699
2018 82 720
2019 56 696
2020 56 939
2021 64 1110
2022 45 1116
2023 54 1195
2024 52 1085

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 149 1278 2757
Neuroscience 186 1045 2773
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 139 1296 2879
Computer Networking 139 1329 2945
Human-Computer Interaction 145 1249 2954
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 175 1319 2957
Computer Vision 170 1380 2965
Telecommunications 157 1381 2994
Cognitive Science 173 1373 3147
Machine Learning 170 1725 3747
Cyber Security 159 1735 3917

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 208th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4763rd in the World with 1,004 publications made and 8,930 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology, Law.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#208 of 535 In Japan
#1831 of 2,864 In Asia
#4763 of 7,081 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 4 6
1993 4 5
1994 7 7
1995 5 19
1996 2 15
1997 5 19
1998 6 21
1999 10 24
2000 11 46
2001 12 52
2002 29 85
2003 22 79
2004 14 103
2005 24 137
2006 33 154
2007 31 160
2008 28 202
2009 39 213
2010 38 271
2011 31 296
2012 54 358
2013 46 356
2014 43 355
2015 72 461
2016 59 530
2017 67 558
2018 48 558
2019 41 572
2020 46 739
2021 53 870
2022 33 921
2023 43 914
2024 40 831

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Linguistics 187 1520 3627
Demography 176 1534 3881
Education Majors 136 1437 3920
Philosophy 194 1599 4265
Sociology 191 1775 4648
Law 222 2050 5167
History 243 2110 5262
Archaeology 250 2185 5328
Political Science 227 2067 5337

Psychology rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 210th for Psychology in Japan and 4038th in the World with 729 publications made and 5,992 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology, Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#210 of 494 In Japan
#1650 of 2,755 In Asia
#4038 of 6,645 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1995 1 1
1996 4 3
1997 6 2
1998 4 9
1999 2 8
2000 9 28
2001 9 18
2002 9 23
2003 9 30
2004 6 45
2005 8 78
2006 23 91
2007 11 85
2008 18 112
2009 30 132
2010 23 177
2011 24 176
2012 31 227
2013 21 256
2014 31 301
2015 48 324
2016 34 349
2017 63 416
2018 37 411
2019 46 394
2020 40 561
2021 56 691
2022 35 701
2023 46 795
2024 42 738

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Occupational Therapy 86 362 1239
Neuroscience 186 1045 2773
Clinical Psychology 136 1076 3008
Cognitive Science 173 1373 3147
Psychiatry 193 1322 3410
Child Psychology 188 1408 3686
Education Majors 136 1437 3920
Social Psychology 248 1963 4856

Business rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 143rd for Business in Japan and 3655th in the World with 524 publications made and 3,753 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#143 of 392 In Japan
#1474 of 2,646 In Asia
#3655 of 6,339 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 3 3
1993 1 1
1994 6 5
1995 4 23
1996 3 19
1997 5 15
1998 6 13
1999 11 15
2000 8 21
2001 9 23
2002 23 60
2003 16 57
2004 14 68
2005 23 97
2006 21 106
2007 18 92
2008 18 130
2009 17 128
2010 19 166
2011 20 175
2012 27 160
2013 24 170
2014 19 177
2015 25 238
2016 28 207
2017 28 242
2018 21 212
2019 16 203
2020 14 271
2021 24 261
2022 19 269
2023 17 275
2024 14 207

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management 97 1002 2526
Marketing 196 2011 4697

Mathematics rankings

The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 217th for Mathematics in Japan and 4572nd in the World with 498 publications made and 3,477 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#217 of 458 In Japan
#1978 of 2,718 In Asia
#4572 of 6,418 In the World

Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 3 2
1993 4 3
1994 4 8
1995 7 15
1996 3 12
1997 3 11
1998 4 6
1999 8 18
2000 6 19
2001 8 14
2002 9 34
2003 6 34
2004 6 42
2005 15 60
2006 10 58
2007 10 57
2008 13 81
2009 13 88
2010 15 118
2011 21 129
2012 23 134
2013 23 145
2014 16 156
2015 29 183
2016 27 198
2017 25 203
2018 24 228
2019 20 256
2020 33 305
2021 41 410
2022 22 428
2023 29 475
2024 14 333

The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Statistics 211 1891 4332

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Prefectural University of Hiroshima

Speciality Japan Asia World Rank
Literature 122 1117 3180
Fashion Design 186 1512 3771
Art & Design 183 1508 3894
Development Studies 139 1705 4310
Economics 206 2025 4964