The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 225th in Japan, 3758th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 18 research topics. The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,880 academic publications and 33,072 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 180th for Biology in Japan and 2638th in the World with 1,950 publications made and 27,824 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #180 of 523 | In Japan |
| #1135 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2638 of 6,770 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 11 |
| 1995 | 14 | 16 |
| 1996 | 21 | 31 |
| 1997 | 26 | 33 |
| 1998 | 24 | 57 |
| 1999 | 38 | 67 |
| 2000 | 41 | 112 |
| 2001 | 43 | 119 |
| 2002 | 55 | 188 |
| 2003 | 47 | 238 |
| 2004 | 54 | 320 |
| 2005 | 47 | 384 |
| 2006 | 68 | 498 |
| 2007 | 67 | 505 |
| 2008 | 61 | 683 |
| 2009 | 77 | 865 |
| 2010 | 79 | 952 |
| 2011 | 69 | 1156 |
| 2012 | 85 | 1233 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1326 |
| 2014 | 114 | 1416 |
| 2015 | 102 | 1413 |
| 2016 | 99 | 1554 |
| 2017 | 96 | 1489 |
| 2018 | 91 | 1586 |
| 2019 | 90 | 1760 |
| 2020 | 97 | 2047 |
| 2021 | 101 | 2341 |
| 2022 | 74 | 2556 |
| 2023 | 71 | 2395 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 194th for Chemistry in Japan and 2636th in the World with 1,531 publications made and 24,353 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #194 of 499 | In Japan |
| #1209 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2636 of 6,447 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 15 | 19 |
| 1996 | 22 | 35 |
| 1997 | 19 | 28 |
| 1998 | 20 | 56 |
| 1999 | 31 | 61 |
| 2000 | 32 | 96 |
| 2001 | 40 | 115 |
| 2002 | 42 | 161 |
| 2003 | 37 | 212 |
| 2004 | 44 | 298 |
| 2005 | 38 | 334 |
| 2006 | 48 | 395 |
| 2007 | 48 | 442 |
| 2008 | 53 | 594 |
| 2009 | 59 | 738 |
| 2010 | 62 | 843 |
| 2011 | 64 | 1029 |
| 2012 | 65 | 1112 |
| 2013 | 59 | 1208 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1252 |
| 2015 | 85 | 1229 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1360 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1300 |
| 2018 | 71 | 1400 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1540 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1756 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1938 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2080 |
| 2023 | 55 | 1983 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Chemistry.
Medicine rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 166th for Medicine in Japan and 2724th in the World with 1,487 publications made and 18,201 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Therapy.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #166 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1056 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2724 of 6,680 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 | 6 |
| 1996 | 21 | 22 |
| 1997 | 18 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 | 42 |
| 1999 | 23 | 42 |
| 2000 | 27 | 87 |
| 2001 | 22 | 87 |
| 2002 | 27 | 107 |
| 2003 | 28 | 128 |
| 2004 | 30 | 211 |
| 2005 | 27 | 220 |
| 2006 | 40 | 298 |
| 2007 | 50 | 262 |
| 2008 | 44 | 348 |
| 2009 | 56 | 437 |
| 2010 | 53 | 520 |
| 2011 | 50 | 596 |
| 2012 | 74 | 720 |
| 2013 | 56 | 744 |
| 2014 | 86 | 840 |
| 2015 | 92 | 804 |
| 2016 | 83 | 899 |
| 2017 | 88 | 930 |
| 2018 | 66 | 1030 |
| 2019 | 77 | 1141 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1425 |
| 2021 | 96 | 1747 |
| 2022 | 68 | 1971 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1877 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Medicine.
Engineering rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 223rd for Engineering in Japan and 3533rd in the World with 1,301 publications made and 10,362 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Acoustical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #223 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1605 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3533 of 6,684 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 12 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 | 26 |
| 1996 | 16 | 24 |
| 1997 | 15 | 31 |
| 1998 | 14 | 33 |
| 1999 | 25 | 46 |
| 2000 | 13 | 54 |
| 2001 | 23 | 68 |
| 2002 | 37 | 127 |
| 2003 | 22 | 123 |
| 2004 | 13 | 125 |
| 2005 | 40 | 214 |
| 2006 | 42 | 232 |
| 2007 | 42 | 227 |
| 2008 | 37 | 306 |
| 2009 | 46 | 354 |
| 2010 | 48 | 397 |
| 2011 | 52 | 497 |
| 2012 | 62 | 540 |
| 2013 | 62 | 577 |
| 2014 | 57 | 599 |
| 2015 | 91 | 671 |
| 2016 | 62 | 698 |
| 2017 | 71 | 705 |
| 2018 | 80 | 752 |
| 2019 | 46 | 744 |
| 2020 | 70 | 946 |
| 2021 | 61 | 1041 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1200 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1086 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 217th for Physics in Japan and 3384th in the World with 1,222 publications made and 10,978 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #217 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1525 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #3384 of 6,603 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 2 |
| 1993 | 10 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 | 16 |
| 1996 | 18 | 20 |
| 1997 | 14 | 19 |
| 1998 | 14 | 31 |
| 1999 | 30 | 50 |
| 2000 | 18 | 48 |
| 2001 | 25 | 64 |
| 2002 | 41 | 119 |
| 2003 | 22 | 117 |
| 2004 | 18 | 141 |
| 2005 | 39 | 222 |
| 2006 | 42 | 231 |
| 2007 | 36 | 232 |
| 2008 | 44 | 315 |
| 2009 | 44 | 344 |
| 2010 | 44 | 405 |
| 2011 | 41 | 456 |
| 2012 | 53 | 521 |
| 2013 | 56 | 568 |
| 2014 | 51 | 549 |
| 2015 | 85 | 640 |
| 2016 | 61 | 673 |
| 2017 | 59 | 685 |
| 2018 | 67 | 694 |
| 2019 | 46 | 679 |
| 2020 | 61 | 842 |
| 2021 | 55 | 944 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1011 |
| 2023 | 40 | 990 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Physics.
Environmental Science rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 174th for Environmental Science in Japan and 3177th in the World with 1,206 publications made and 16,435 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #174 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1321 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3177 of 6,798 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 | 33 |
| 1997 | 13 | 30 |
| 1998 | 10 | 38 |
| 1999 | 27 | 30 |
| 2000 | 26 | 47 |
| 2001 | 33 | 70 |
| 2002 | 42 | 131 |
| 2003 | 24 | 125 |
| 2004 | 29 | 193 |
| 2005 | 34 | 273 |
| 2006 | 57 | 319 |
| 2007 | 49 | 295 |
| 2008 | 40 | 426 |
| 2009 | 42 | 499 |
| 2010 | 40 | 520 |
| 2011 | 37 | 654 |
| 2012 | 57 | 752 |
| 2013 | 40 | 742 |
| 2014 | 77 | 800 |
| 2015 | 60 | 806 |
| 2016 | 48 | 863 |
| 2017 | 55 | 836 |
| 2018 | 56 | 885 |
| 2019 | 54 | 964 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1192 |
| 2021 | 56 | 1217 |
| 2022 | 39 | 1279 |
| 2023 | 47 | 1216 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 191st for Computer Science in Japan and 3416th in the World with 1,171 publications made and 8,006 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #191 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1474 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3416 of 6,752 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 |
| 1993 | 9 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 | 21 |
| 1996 | 13 | 15 |
| 1997 | 11 | 22 |
| 1998 | 8 | 26 |
| 1999 | 15 | 28 |
| 2000 | 14 | 50 |
| 2001 | 17 | 64 |
| 2002 | 32 | 113 |
| 2003 | 21 | 93 |
| 2004 | 21 | 104 |
| 2005 | 34 | 148 |
| 2006 | 39 | 198 |
| 2007 | 37 | 166 |
| 2008 | 34 | 229 |
| 2009 | 38 | 290 |
| 2010 | 39 | 301 |
| 2011 | 43 | 345 |
| 2012 | 54 | 408 |
| 2013 | 53 | 441 |
| 2014 | 56 | 437 |
| 2015 | 81 | 516 |
| 2016 | 58 | 515 |
| 2017 | 79 | 587 |
| 2018 | 79 | 601 |
| 2019 | 53 | 611 |
| 2020 | 54 | 748 |
| 2021 | 61 | 943 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1025 |
| 2023 | 48 | 1059 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 205th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4460th in the World with 918 publications made and 7,236 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #205 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1692 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4460 of 7,020 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 15 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 7 | 15 |
| 1998 | 5 | 17 |
| 1999 | 10 | 18 |
| 2000 | 12 | 38 |
| 2001 | 10 | 48 |
| 2002 | 27 | 76 |
| 2003 | 21 | 59 |
| 2004 | 15 | 81 |
| 2005 | 23 | 103 |
| 2006 | 32 | 149 |
| 2007 | 32 | 124 |
| 2008 | 24 | 149 |
| 2009 | 38 | 193 |
| 2010 | 33 | 235 |
| 2011 | 26 | 236 |
| 2012 | 50 | 319 |
| 2013 | 47 | 325 |
| 2014 | 39 | 308 |
| 2015 | 69 | 368 |
| 2016 | 51 | 460 |
| 2017 | 64 | 463 |
| 2018 | 48 | 474 |
| 2019 | 35 | 470 |
| 2020 | 50 | 620 |
| 2021 | 51 | 735 |
| 2022 | 37 | 827 |
| 2023 | 37 | 824 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Psychology rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 214th for Psychology in Japan and 3890th in the World with 624 publications made and 4,246 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology, Social Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #214 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1555 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3890 of 6,528 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 | 19 |
| 2001 | 7 | 16 |
| 2002 | 9 | 19 |
| 2003 | 8 | 25 |
| 2004 | 6 | 31 |
| 2005 | 8 | 64 |
| 2006 | 18 | 85 |
| 2007 | 12 | 70 |
| 2008 | 14 | 85 |
| 2009 | 29 | 116 |
| 2010 | 20 | 145 |
| 2011 | 17 | 154 |
| 2012 | 27 | 188 |
| 2013 | 18 | 216 |
| 2014 | 29 | 254 |
| 2015 | 42 | 267 |
| 2016 | 29 | 305 |
| 2017 | 57 | 339 |
| 2018 | 36 | 359 |
| 2019 | 44 | 360 |
| 2020 | 38 | 469 |
| 2021 | 55 | 610 |
| 2022 | 38 | 681 |
| 2023 | 36 | 729 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Prefectural University of Hiroshima in various areas of Psychology.
Business rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 135th for Business in Japan and 3201st in the World with 493 publications made and 3,688 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #135 of 375 | In Japan |
| #1257 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3201 of 6,187 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 18 |
| 1996 | 3 | 15 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 | 11 |
| 1999 | 11 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 | 17 |
| 2001 | 8 | 19 |
| 2002 | 23 | 55 |
| 2003 | 14 | 48 |
| 2004 | 15 | 60 |
| 2005 | 22 | 90 |
| 2006 | 21 | 97 |
| 2007 | 18 | 80 |
| 2008 | 16 | 109 |
| 2009 | 18 | 124 |
| 2010 | 18 | 137 |
| 2011 | 17 | 146 |
| 2012 | 25 | 156 |
| 2013 | 26 | 143 |
| 2014 | 18 | 162 |
| 2015 | 27 | 212 |
| 2016 | 26 | 177 |
| 2017 | 26 | 207 |
| 2018 | 21 | 187 |
| 2019 | 12 | 173 |
| 2020 | 18 | 228 |
| 2021 | 22 | 245 |
| 2022 | 20 | 250 |
| 2023 | 13 | 259 |
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 | 86 | 806 | 2160 |
| Marketing | 200 | 1949 | 4575 |
Mathematics rankings
The Prefectural University of Hiroshima ranked 219th for Mathematics in Japan and 4337th in the World with 457 publications made and 2,884 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #219 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1863 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #4337 of 6,305 | In the World |
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 11 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 | 17 |
| 2000 | 6 | 17 |
| 2001 | 8 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 | 33 |
| 2003 | 6 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 | 37 |
| 2005 | 15 | 53 |
| 2006 | 10 | 55 |
| 2007 | 11 | 40 |
| 2008 | 11 | 72 |
| 2009 | 12 | 73 |
| 2010 | 11 | 95 |
| 2011 | 20 | 120 |
| 2012 | 19 | 106 |
| 2013 | 21 | 124 |
| 2014 | 16 | 138 |
| 2015 | 29 | 167 |
| 2016 | 27 | 176 |
| 2017 | 23 | 179 |
| 2018 | 23 | 197 |
| 2019 | 20 | 233 |
| 2020 | 29 | 267 |
| 2021 | 39 | 355 |
| 2022 | 23 | 419 |
| 2023 | 22 | 461 |
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 | 207 | 1757 | 4032 |
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the Prefectural University of Hiroshima
