Sapporo University ranked 235th in Japan, 3945th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 71 research topics. Sapporo University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,726 academic publications and 21,328 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
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Medicine rankings
Sapporo University ranked 177th for Medicine in Japan and 2939th in the World with 1,221 publications made and 16,656 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry, Immunology.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #177 of 517 | In Japan |
| #1151 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #2939 of 6,680 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 24 |
| 1992 | 4 | 31 |
| 1993 | 10 | 33 |
| 1994 | 12 | 48 |
| 1995 | 13 | 64 |
| 1996 | 13 | 83 |
| 1997 | 23 | 85 |
| 1998 | 18 | 76 |
| 1999 | 9 | 88 |
| 2000 | 9 | 132 |
| 2001 | 5 | 135 |
| 2002 | 5 | 143 |
| 2003 | 4 | 192 |
| 2004 | 14 | 165 |
| 2005 | 14 | 163 |
| 2006 | 10 | 217 |
| 2007 | 18 | 230 |
| 2008 | 15 | 215 |
| 2009 | 19 | 256 |
| 2010 | 28 | 297 |
| 2011 | 27 | 312 |
| 2012 | 36 | 373 |
| 2013 | 39 | 380 |
| 2014 | 47 | 410 |
| 2015 | 51 | 535 |
| 2016 | 62 | 603 |
| 2017 | 64 | 687 |
| 2018 | 57 | 870 |
| 2019 | 79 | 1027 |
| 2020 | 78 | 1308 |
| 2021 | 92 | 1537 |
| 2022 | 140 | 2073 |
| 2023 | 121 | 2321 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Medicine.
Biology rankings
Sapporo University ranked 217th for Biology in Japan and 3514th in the World with 1,210 publications made and 17,288 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #217 of 523 | In Japan |
| #1520 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #3514 of 6,770 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 39 |
| 1992 | 5 | 44 |
| 1993 | 9 | 61 |
| 1994 | 17 | 72 |
| 1995 | 15 | 79 |
| 1996 | 15 | 91 |
| 1997 | 26 | 101 |
| 1998 | 14 | 85 |
| 1999 | 12 | 96 |
| 2000 | 7 | 129 |
| 2001 | 8 | 153 |
| 2002 | 6 | 162 |
| 2003 | 4 | 197 |
| 2004 | 15 | 163 |
| 2005 | 17 | 174 |
| 2006 | 16 | 222 |
| 2007 | 15 | 250 |
| 2008 | 16 | 241 |
| 2009 | 24 | 264 |
| 2010 | 25 | 287 |
| 2011 | 31 | 320 |
| 2012 | 33 | 375 |
| 2013 | 42 | 409 |
| 2014 | 50 | 426 |
| 2015 | 53 | 563 |
| 2016 | 59 | 619 |
| 2017 | 60 | 691 |
| 2018 | 58 | 920 |
| 2019 | 75 | 1189 |
| 2020 | 78 | 1438 |
| 2021 | 84 | 1712 |
| 2022 | 122 | 2244 |
| 2023 | 104 | 2434 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
Sapporo University ranked 254th for Chemistry in Japan and 3760th in the World with 816 publications made and 12,377 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #254 of 499 | In Japan |
| #1717 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #3760 of 6,447 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 28 |
| 1992 | 3 | 25 |
| 1993 | 8 | 30 |
| 1994 | 12 | 48 |
| 1995 | 12 | 57 |
| 1996 | 11 | 75 |
| 1997 | 14 | 78 |
| 1998 | 11 | 71 |
| 1999 | 10 | 68 |
| 2000 | 5 | 99 |
| 2001 | 7 | 107 |
| 2002 | 7 | 117 |
| 2003 | 7 | 160 |
| 2004 | 9 | 128 |
| 2005 | 8 | 135 |
| 2006 | 9 | 146 |
| 2007 | 15 | 161 |
| 2008 | 12 | 177 |
| 2009 | 21 | 196 |
| 2010 | 13 | 197 |
| 2011 | 19 | 217 |
| 2012 | 26 | 269 |
| 2013 | 28 | 292 |
| 2014 | 34 | 294 |
| 2015 | 38 | 388 |
| 2016 | 47 | 414 |
| 2017 | 39 | 515 |
| 2018 | 39 | 658 |
| 2019 | 57 | 859 |
| 2020 | 43 | 1098 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1254 |
| 2022 | 72 | 1630 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1732 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Chemistry.
Computer Science rankings
Sapporo University ranked 254th for Computer Science in Japan and 4542nd in the World with 602 publications made and 5,616 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #254 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1949 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4542 of 6,752 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 21 |
| 1992 | 3 | 21 |
| 1993 | 5 | 46 |
| 1994 | 8 | 29 |
| 1995 | 3 | 31 |
| 1996 | 7 | 39 |
| 1997 | 6 | 38 |
| 1998 | 5 | 37 |
| 1999 | 5 | 36 |
| 2000 | 5 | 56 |
| 2001 | 1 | 60 |
| 2002 | 5 | 69 |
| 2003 | 4 | 82 |
| 2004 | 4 | 59 |
| 2005 | 10 | 75 |
| 2006 | 4 | 83 |
| 2007 | 11 | 105 |
| 2008 | 10 | 85 |
| 2009 | 11 | 117 |
| 2010 | 16 | 104 |
| 2011 | 19 | 134 |
| 2012 | 15 | 156 |
| 2013 | 21 | 180 |
| 2014 | 17 | 213 |
| 2015 | 23 | 237 |
| 2016 | 20 | 226 |
| 2017 | 19 | 291 |
| 2018 | 25 | 335 |
| 2019 | 37 | 429 |
| 2020 | 42 | 575 |
| 2021 | 43 | 691 |
| 2022 | 74 | 879 |
| 2023 | 75 | 1033 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Computer Science.
Physics rankings
Sapporo University ranked 252nd for Physics in Japan and 4082nd in the World with 589 publications made and 7,923 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #252 of 503 | In Japan |
| #1823 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4082 of 6,603 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 |
| 1992 | 3 | 23 |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 |
| 1994 | 7 | 41 |
| 1995 | 6 | 30 |
| 1996 | 6 | 54 |
| 1997 | 10 | 57 |
| 1998 | 12 | 42 |
| 1999 | 10 | 46 |
| 2000 | 8 | 54 |
| 2001 | 7 | 57 |
| 2002 | 5 | 61 |
| 2003 | 9 | 123 |
| 2004 | 5 | 92 |
| 2005 | 9 | 88 |
| 2006 | 7 | 101 |
| 2007 | 8 | 101 |
| 2008 | 14 | 112 |
| 2009 | 12 | 147 |
| 2010 | 15 | 129 |
| 2011 | 12 | 151 |
| 2012 | 12 | 150 |
| 2013 | 20 | 172 |
| 2014 | 23 | 179 |
| 2015 | 21 | 220 |
| 2016 | 29 | 238 |
| 2017 | 25 | 298 |
| 2018 | 22 | 376 |
| 2019 | 39 | 491 |
| 2020 | 32 | 632 |
| 2021 | 35 | 746 |
| 2022 | 57 | 932 |
| 2023 | 45 | 875 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Physics.
Engineering rankings
Sapporo University ranked 265th for Engineering in Japan and 4477th in the World with 576 publications made and 7,631 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #265 of 505 | In Japan |
| #1990 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4477 of 6,684 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 |
| 1992 | 3 | 23 |
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 4 | 35 |
| 1995 | 5 | 29 |
| 1996 | 6 | 48 |
| 1997 | 6 | 57 |
| 1998 | 7 | 43 |
| 1999 | 7 | 48 |
| 2000 | 7 | 56 |
| 2001 | 5 | 49 |
| 2002 | 7 | 82 |
| 2003 | 8 | 94 |
| 2004 | 4 | 83 |
| 2005 | 8 | 78 |
| 2006 | 8 | 104 |
| 2007 | 9 | 123 |
| 2008 | 13 | 114 |
| 2009 | 12 | 144 |
| 2010 | 14 | 130 |
| 2011 | 12 | 162 |
| 2012 | 14 | 180 |
| 2013 | 17 | 171 |
| 2014 | 23 | 179 |
| 2015 | 21 | 262 |
| 2016 | 32 | 252 |
| 2017 | 22 | 325 |
| 2018 | 22 | 386 |
| 2019 | 44 | 528 |
| 2020 | 31 | 679 |
| 2021 | 41 | 748 |
| 2022 | 53 | 951 |
| 2023 | 55 | 924 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Engineering.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Sapporo University ranked 232nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4888th in the World with 562 publications made and 5,563 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Linguistics.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #232 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1871 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4888 of 7,020 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 17 |
| 1992 | 2 | 25 |
| 1993 | 1 | 33 |
| 1994 | 6 | 31 |
| 1995 | 3 | 30 |
| 1996 | 4 | 42 |
| 1997 | 5 | 41 |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 |
| 1999 | 6 | 36 |
| 2000 | 5 | 60 |
| 2001 | 5 | 49 |
| 2002 | 12 | 76 |
| 2003 | 5 | 83 |
| 2004 | 5 | 68 |
| 2005 | 7 | 71 |
| 2006 | 11 | 89 |
| 2007 | 10 | 105 |
| 2008 | 14 | 109 |
| 2009 | 5 | 112 |
| 2010 | 10 | 123 |
| 2011 | 15 | 142 |
| 2012 | 14 | 157 |
| 2013 | 12 | 158 |
| 2014 | 27 | 165 |
| 2015 | 20 | 228 |
| 2016 | 26 | 243 |
| 2017 | 21 | 327 |
| 2018 | 25 | 376 |
| 2019 | 31 | 443 |
| 2020 | 31 | 497 |
| 2021 | 36 | 659 |
| 2022 | 76 | 777 |
| 2023 | 59 | 879 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Psychology rankings
Sapporo University ranked 198th for Psychology in Japan and 3636th in the World with 525 publications made and 6,170 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #198 of 485 | In Japan |
| #1443 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3636 of 6,528 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 17 |
| 1992 | 3 | 17 |
| 1993 | 6 | 46 |
| 1994 | 8 | 28 |
| 1995 | 3 | 29 |
| 1996 | 6 | 33 |
| 1997 | 7 | 35 |
| 1998 | 9 | 34 |
| 1999 | 5 | 26 |
| 2000 | 6 | 66 |
| 2001 | 2 | 55 |
| 2002 | 2 | 66 |
| 2003 | 1 | 96 |
| 2004 | 6 | 73 |
| 2005 | 5 | 68 |
| 2006 | 2 | 103 |
| 2007 | 14 | 99 |
| 2008 | 6 | 76 |
| 2009 | 8 | 124 |
| 2010 | 11 | 125 |
| 2011 | 18 | 148 |
| 2012 | 14 | 148 |
| 2013 | 16 | 167 |
| 2014 | 20 | 187 |
| 2015 | 18 | 237 |
| 2016 | 26 | 230 |
| 2017 | 19 | 286 |
| 2018 | 26 | 346 |
| 2019 | 33 | 374 |
| 2020 | 33 | 511 |
| 2021 | 41 | 616 |
| 2022 | 62 | 714 |
| 2023 | 55 | 810 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Psychology.
Environmental Science rankings
Sapporo University ranked 257th for Environmental Science in Japan and 4690th in the World with 502 publications made and 6,196 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #257 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1987 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4690 of 6,798 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 |
| 1992 | 3 | 22 |
| 1993 | 2 | 25 |
| 1994 | 8 | 35 |
| 1995 | 6 | 34 |
| 1996 | 8 | 36 |
| 1997 | 9 | 43 |
| 1998 | 5 | 30 |
| 1999 | 4 | 39 |
| 2000 | 1 | 54 |
| 2001 | 4 | 48 |
| 2002 | 7 | 64 |
| 2003 | 3 | 61 |
| 2004 | 6 | 66 |
| 2005 | 5 | 78 |
| 2006 | 13 | 91 |
| 2007 | 6 | 121 |
| 2008 | 6 | 101 |
| 2009 | 4 | 129 |
| 2010 | 6 | 133 |
| 2011 | 12 | 162 |
| 2012 | 11 | 164 |
| 2013 | 13 | 166 |
| 2014 | 19 | 173 |
| 2015 | 18 | 211 |
| 2016 | 27 | 234 |
| 2017 | 17 | 254 |
| 2018 | 19 | 324 |
| 2019 | 29 | 576 |
| 2020 | 30 | 591 |
| 2021 | 33 | 681 |
| 2022 | 66 | 867 |
| 2023 | 57 | 899 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Mathematics rankings
Sapporo University ranked 217th for Mathematics in Japan and 4308th in the World with 323 publications made and 3,326 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #217 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1851 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #4308 of 6,305 | In the World |
Sapporo University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 | 4 | 30 |
| 2001 | 2 | 15 |
| 2002 | 6 | 26 |
| 2003 | 5 | 46 |
| 2004 | 2 | 22 |
| 2005 | 3 | 35 |
| 2006 | 0 | 27 |
| 2007 | 2 | 32 |
| 2008 | 5 | 54 |
| 2009 | 2 | 50 |
| 2010 | 7 | 46 |
| 2011 | 1 | 53 |
| 2012 | 10 | 51 |
| 2013 | 10 | 78 |
| 2014 | 10 | 76 |
| 2015 | 20 | 91 |
| 2016 | 17 | 113 |
| 2017 | 18 | 169 |
| 2018 | 20 | 233 |
| 2019 | 28 | 230 |
| 2020 | 17 | 268 |
| 2021 | 29 | 381 |
| 2022 | 42 | 419 |
| 2023 | 44 | 559 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sapporo University in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Japan ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Statistics | 199 | 1707 | 3909 |
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Sapporo University
