Shantou University ranked 261st in China, 2294th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 126 research topics. Shantou University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,655 academic publications and 291,156 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
Shantou University ranked 111th for Biology in China and 911th in the World with 14,533 publications made and 238,154 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #111 of 551 | In China |
| #293 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #911 of 6,770 | In the World |
Shantou University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 | 7 |
| 1996 | 22 | 13 |
| 1997 | 26 | 13 |
| 1998 | 33 | 38 |
| 1999 | 49 | 51 |
| 2000 | 58 | 60 |
| 2001 | 57 | 73 |
| 2002 | 111 | 146 |
| 2003 | 141 | 276 |
| 2004 | 247 | 325 |
| 2005 | 274 | 530 |
| 2006 | 339 | 995 |
| 2007 | 352 | 1475 |
| 2008 | 343 | 1973 |
| 2009 | 382 | 2814 |
| 2010 | 392 | 3544 |
| 2011 | 387 | 4337 |
| 2012 | 457 | 5455 |
| 2013 | 468 | 6304 |
| 2014 | 513 | 7773 |
| 2015 | 499 | 8833 |
| 2016 | 537 | 9826 |
| 2017 | 620 | 11510 |
| 2018 | 802 | 13399 |
| 2019 | 989 | 16340 |
| 2020 | 1282 | 23615 |
| 2021 | 1505 | 31717 |
| 2022 | 1677 | 37591 |
| 2023 | 1755 | 41316 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
Shantou University ranked 133rd for Chemistry in China and 953rd in the World with 12,744 publications made and 221,292 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #133 of 546 | In China |
| #322 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #953 of 6,447 | In the World |
Shantou University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1995 | 4 | 9 |
| 1996 | 20 | 12 |
| 1997 | 23 | 14 |
| 1998 | 29 | 33 |
| 1999 | 39 | 58 |
| 2000 | 52 | 55 |
| 2001 | 56 | 62 |
| 2002 | 106 | 149 |
| 2003 | 120 | 211 |
| 2004 | 229 | 301 |
| 2005 | 243 | 438 |
| 2006 | 296 | 821 |
| 2007 | 321 | 1270 |
| 2008 | 309 | 1793 |
| 2009 | 319 | 2469 |
| 2010 | 341 | 3282 |
| 2011 | 346 | 3965 |
| 2012 | 413 | 4941 |
| 2013 | 415 | 5693 |
| 2014 | 421 | 7011 |
| 2015 | 415 | 8048 |
| 2016 | 479 | 8931 |
| 2017 | 536 | 10522 |
| 2018 | 736 | 12339 |
| 2019 | 901 | 15206 |
| 2020 | 1159 | 21019 |
| 2021 | 1268 | 28335 |
| 2022 | 1435 | 34170 |
| 2023 | 1516 | 37566 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Chemistry.
Medicine rankings
Shantou University ranked 73rd for Medicine in China and 821st in the World with 11,333 publications made and 173,443 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #73 of 546 | In China |
| #235 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #821 of 6,680 | In the World |
Shantou University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 | 6 |
| 1996 | 14 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 | 11 |
| 1998 | 17 | 24 |
| 1999 | 30 | 34 |
| 2000 | 32 | 34 |
| 2001 | 45 | 52 |
| 2002 | 82 | 105 |
| 2003 | 103 | 151 |
| 2004 | 182 | 227 |
| 2005 | 218 | 379 |
| 2006 | 233 | 714 |
| 2007 | 229 | 1032 |
| 2008 | 250 | 1300 |
| 2009 | 287 | 1764 |
| 2010 | 321 | 2293 |
| 2011 | 339 | 2953 |
| 2012 | 358 | 3818 |
| 2013 | 370 | 4595 |
| 2014 | 436 | 5639 |
| 2015 | 444 | 6559 |
| 2016 | 454 | 7296 |
| 2017 | 495 | 8544 |
| 2018 | 603 | 9738 |
| 2019 | 769 | 11906 |
| 2020 | 1010 | 17668 |
| 2021 | 1166 | 23150 |
| 2022 | 1318 | 26396 |
| 2023 | 1368 | 28478 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Medicine.
Engineering rankings
Shantou University ranked 169th for Engineering in China and 1174th in the World with 9,488 publications made and 141,368 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #169 of 560 | In China |
| #417 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1174 of 6,684 | In the World |
Shantou University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 2 |
| 1993 | 7 | 4 |
| 1994 | 10 | 4 |
| 1995 | 11 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 | 12 |
| 1997 | 25 | 12 |
| 1998 | 31 | 23 |
| 1999 | 43 | 46 |
| 2000 | 59 | 46 |
| 2001 | 58 | 44 |
| 2002 | 99 | 119 |
| 2003 | 118 | 140 |
| 2004 | 182 | 195 |
| 2005 | 217 | 278 |
| 2006 | 265 | 564 |
| 2007 | 266 | 827 |
| 2008 | 276 | 1176 |
| 2009 | 258 | 1664 |
| 2010 | 254 | 2203 |
| 2011 | 302 | 2582 |
| 2012 | 301 | 3069 |
| 2013 | 289 | 3410 |
| 2014 | 271 | 4115 |
| 2015 | 275 | 4516 |
| 2016 | 303 | 5151 |
| 2017 | 332 | 5955 |
| 2018 | 480 | 7191 |
| 2019 | 630 | 9076 |
| 2020 | 804 | 13354 |
| 2021 | 923 | 18772 |
| 2022 | 1119 | 24028 |
| 2023 | 1133 | 26972 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Shantou University ranked 173rd for Physics in China and 1204th in the World with 8,639 publications made and 122,825 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #173 of 556 | In China |
| #429 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #1204 of 6,603 | In the World |
Shantou University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 11 | 3 |
| 1993 | 7 | 4 |
| 1994 | 10 | 3 |
| 1995 | 13 | 6 |
| 1996 | 22 | 9 |
| 1997 | 27 | 12 |
| 1998 | 31 | 22 |
| 1999 | 40 | 46 |
| 2000 | 59 | 43 |
| 2001 | 52 | 58 |
| 2002 | 88 | 120 |
| 2003 | 106 | 144 |
| 2004 | 174 | 185 |
| 2005 | 221 | 284 |
| 2006 | 252 | 527 |
| 2007 | 262 | 775 |
| 2008 | 254 | 1139 |
| 2009 | 231 | 1625 |
| 2010 | 229 | 2117 |
| 2011 | 261 | 2429 |
| 2012 | 287 | 2889 |
| 2013 | 263 | 3133 |
| 2014 | 240 | 3700 |
| 2015 | 246 | 4097 |
| 2016 | 277 | 4590 |
| 2017 | 306 | 5265 |
| 2018 | 451 | 6574 |
| 2019 | 573 | 8254 |
| 2020 | 714 | 11319 |
| 2021 | 820 | 16180 |
| 2022 | 995 | 20612 |
| 2023 | 1009 | 23491 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
Shantou University ranked 141st for Computer Science in China and 1167th in the World with 7,816 publications made and 97,420 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #141 of 561 | In China |
| #352 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1167 of 6,752 | In the World |
Shantou University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 14 | 6 |
| 1997 | 16 | 12 |
| 1998 | 29 | 12 |
| 1999 | 40 | 35 |
| 2000 | 45 | 35 |
| 2001 | 33 | 39 |
| 2002 | 100 | 133 |
| 2003 | 100 | 144 |
| 2004 | 125 | 155 |
| 2005 | 176 | 210 |
| 2006 | 198 | 384 |
| 2007 | 181 | 450 |
| 2008 | 207 | 606 |
| 2009 | 206 | 803 |
| 2010 | 206 | 1118 |
| 2011 | 248 | 1417 |
| 2012 | 244 | 1917 |
| 2013 | 234 | 2204 |
| 2014 | 253 | 2750 |
| 2015 | 239 | 3121 |
| 2016 | 262 | 3573 |
| 2017 | 279 | 4130 |
| 2018 | 351 | 5084 |
| 2019 | 487 | 6578 |
| 2020 | 647 | 10232 |
| 2021 | 799 | 14440 |
| 2022 | 971 | 17961 |
| 2023 | 1012 | 20196 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Computer Science.
Environmental Science rankings
Shantou University ranked 137th for Environmental Science in China and 1144th in the World with 7,538 publications made and 115,557 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #137 of 552 | In China |
| #343 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #1144 of 6,798 | In the World |
Shantou University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 | 9 |
| 1996 | 14 | 4 |
| 1997 | 21 | 10 |
| 1998 | 26 | 18 |
| 1999 | 43 | 32 |
| 2000 | 45 | 38 |
| 2001 | 52 | 28 |
| 2002 | 58 | 76 |
| 2003 | 67 | 140 |
| 2004 | 130 | 110 |
| 2005 | 171 | 207 |
| 2006 | 216 | 414 |
| 2007 | 218 | 662 |
| 2008 | 216 | 967 |
| 2009 | 217 | 1376 |
| 2010 | 197 | 1589 |
| 2011 | 239 | 2052 |
| 2012 | 227 | 2210 |
| 2013 | 206 | 2378 |
| 2014 | 228 | 3070 |
| 2015 | 204 | 3307 |
| 2016 | 237 | 3834 |
| 2017 | 261 | 4236 |
| 2018 | 372 | 5253 |
| 2019 | 548 | 7019 |
| 2020 | 669 | 11063 |
| 2021 | 786 | 15447 |
| 2022 | 862 | 19211 |
| 2023 | 890 | 21985 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Shantou University ranked 132nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 1503rd in the World with 6,120 publications made and 71,962 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #132 of 561 | In China |
| #355 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #1503 of 7,020 | In the World |
Shantou University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 4 |
| 1996 | 12 | 7 |
| 1997 | 19 | 13 |
| 1998 | 41 | 15 |
| 1999 | 53 | 32 |
| 2000 | 45 | 32 |
| 2001 | 51 | 29 |
| 2002 | 72 | 71 |
| 2003 | 63 | 83 |
| 2004 | 108 | 97 |
| 2005 | 191 | 160 |
| 2006 | 208 | 281 |
| 2007 | 186 | 368 |
| 2008 | 223 | 480 |
| 2009 | 199 | 802 |
| 2010 | 212 | 1009 |
| 2011 | 240 | 1202 |
| 2012 | 189 | 1432 |
| 2013 | 175 | 1749 |
| 2014 | 188 | 1944 |
| 2015 | 185 | 2361 |
| 2016 | 182 | 2656 |
| 2017 | 214 | 2973 |
| 2018 | 256 | 3467 |
| 2019 | 372 | 4562 |
| 2020 | 467 | 7402 |
| 2021 | 571 | 10369 |
| 2022 | 612 | 12537 |
| 2023 | 692 | 14324 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
Shantou University ranked 133rd for Mathematics in China and 1056th in the World with 4,740 publications made and 56,552 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #133 of 550 | In China |
| #299 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #1056 of 6,305 | In the World |
Shantou University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 | 16 |
| 1999 | 18 | 30 |
| 2000 | 24 | 20 |
| 2001 | 18 | 20 |
| 2002 | 50 | 64 |
| 2003 | 58 | 71 |
| 2004 | 54 | 80 |
| 2005 | 87 | 88 |
| 2006 | 85 | 118 |
| 2007 | 101 | 145 |
| 2008 | 106 | 182 |
| 2009 | 100 | 338 |
| 2010 | 123 | 446 |
| 2011 | 146 | 567 |
| 2012 | 161 | 708 |
| 2013 | 132 | 914 |
| 2014 | 142 | 1081 |
| 2015 | 144 | 1352 |
| 2016 | 155 | 1538 |
| 2017 | 161 | 1779 |
| 2018 | 237 | 2374 |
| 2019 | 326 | 3107 |
| 2020 | 429 | 4856 |
| 2021 | 502 | 6758 |
| 2022 | 642 | 8879 |
| 2023 | 642 | 9896 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Mathematics.
Psychology rankings
Shantou University ranked 101st for Psychology in China and 1126th in the World with 4,651 publications made and 54,119 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #101 of 549 | In China |
| #309 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #1126 of 6,528 | In the World |
Shantou University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 | 8 | 7 |
| 1998 | 13 | 5 |
| 1999 | 24 | 19 |
| 2000 | 13 | 18 |
| 2001 | 22 | 26 |
| 2002 | 36 | 56 |
| 2003 | 52 | 84 |
| 2004 | 71 | 90 |
| 2005 | 105 | 130 |
| 2006 | 116 | 211 |
| 2007 | 108 | 279 |
| 2008 | 145 | 367 |
| 2009 | 131 | 493 |
| 2010 | 137 | 740 |
| 2011 | 180 | 917 |
| 2012 | 165 | 1209 |
| 2013 | 155 | 1420 |
| 2014 | 154 | 1711 |
| 2015 | 182 | 1951 |
| 2016 | 170 | 2138 |
| 2017 | 166 | 2552 |
| 2018 | 213 | 2919 |
| 2019 | 269 | 3688 |
| 2020 | 368 | 5575 |
| 2021 | 465 | 7562 |
| 2022 | 541 | 9231 |
| 2023 | 569 | 10319 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Shantou University in various areas of Psychology.
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Non-core subjects for Shantou University
