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Shiga University ranked 149th in Japan, 2398th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. Shiga University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,654 academic publications and 54,433 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2398 of 14,131 In the World
#689 of 5,830 In Asia
#149 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 2 In Hikone
#1009 of 2,953 For Cardiology
#1301 of 2,939 For Anesthesiology
#1415 of 4,498 For Radiology and Nuclear medicine
#2944 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2578 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 13 other topics

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Biology rankings

Shiga University ranked 192nd for Biology in Japan and 3116th in the World with 2,122 publications made and 38,683 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#192 of 528 In Japan
#1385 of 2,838 In Asia
#3116 of 6,841 In the World

Shiga University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 60 484
1994 40 615
1995 48 732
1996 40 695
1997 56 766
1998 30 797
1999 30 714
2000 23 816
2001 36 735
2002 37 723
2003 44 743
2004 30 669
2005 38 769
2006 39 690
2007 34 793
2008 36 824
2009 35 843
2010 43 878
2011 42 849
2012 51 931
2013 44 999
2014 47 1063
2015 47 1095
2016 60 1197
2017 72 1206
2018 62 1193
2019 74 1314
2020 84 1624
2021 82 2011
2022 86 2147
2023 99 2326
2024 77 2137
2025 74 1756

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

Biology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 162 583 1558
Neuroscience 119 516 1566
Molecular Biology 168 715 1758
Pharmacology 124 813 1848
Genetics 167 947 2203
Oncology and Cancer research 160 1051 2375
Immunology 158 976 2393
Biochemistry 180 1107 2422
Biotechnology 153 1150 2519
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 166 1009 2584
Evolutionary Biology 168 1243 3020
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 180 1368 3044
Horticulture 173 1606 3453
Virology 176 1507 3568
Nutrition and Food Science 260 1845 3802
Botany 212 1702 3844
Nanotechnology 236 1953 3991
Paleontology 215 1781 4131
Agricultural Science 200 1929 4282

Medicine rankings

Shiga University ranked 163rd for Medicine in Japan and 2817th in the World with 1,826 publications made and 31,496 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology.

Medicine ranking Location
#163 of 521 In Japan
#1130 of 2,817 In Asia
#2817 of 6,793 In the World

Shiga University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 61 411
1994 31 547
1995 37 658
1996 34 621
1997 40 692
1998 28 692
1999 21 631
2000 15 725
2001 19 652
2002 21 638
2003 28 610
2004 21 575
2005 26 603
2006 31 549
2007 31 634
2008 31 631
2009 23 661
2010 35 707
2011 31 691
2012 51 739
2013 43 818
2014 48 894
2015 52 961
2016 68 1032
2017 71 1105
2018 54 1155
2019 82 1204
2020 78 1547
2021 74 1961
2022 85 2051
2023 84 2133
2024 96 1874
2025 73 1621

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

Medicine subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Cardiology 89 343 1009
Anesthesiology 102 455 1301
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 101 495 1415
Audiology 137 483 1518
Pharmacology 124 813 1848
Pediatrics 91 661 2006
Surgery 133 773 2108
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 142 889 2128
Anatomy and Physiology 180 920 2343
Oncology and Cancer research 160 1051 2375
Immunology 158 976 2393
Psychiatry 141 931 2512
Gerontology 151 847 2578
Pathology 155 1109 2676
Sports Medicine 239 1122 2783
Clinical Psychology 140 1125 3091
Public Health 143 1311 3376
Virology 176 1507 3568
Physical Therapy 274 1513 3643
Health Science 137 1456 3958
Nursing 209 1708 4355

Chemistry rankings

Shiga University ranked 205th for Chemistry in Japan and 3007th in the World with 1,734 publications made and 29,805 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#205 of 510 In Japan
#1399 of 2,785 In Asia
#3007 of 6,561 In the World

Shiga University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 59 464
1994 40 565
1995 44 672
1996 36 613
1997 52 698
1998 30 706
1999 35 646
2000 20 737
2001 37 645
2002 36 655
2003 36 627
2004 38 555
2005 30 647
2006 39 585
2007 32 666
2008 29 628
2009 34 668
2010 35 717
2011 33 660
2012 31 716
2013 39 802
2014 41 777
2015 34 811
2016 46 839
2017 52 853
2018 43 823
2019 52 853
2020 52 1057
2021 55 1268
2022 56 1329
2023 64 1455
2024 45 1388
2025 35 1148

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

Chemistry subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biochemistry 180 1107 2422
Petrology and Geochemistry 128 1105 2651
Organic Chemistry 197 1360 2842
Inorganic Chemistry 202 1417 2890
Environmental Chemistry 186 1483 3156
Materials Science 223 1639 3431
Nutrition and Food Science 260 1845 3802
Chemical Engineering 231 1917 3900
Physical chemistry 237 1844 3920
Nanotechnology 236 1953 3991

Computer Science rankings

Shiga University ranked 165th for Computer Science in Japan and 3179th in the World with 1,675 publications made and 31,224 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking Location
#165 of 515 In Japan
#1388 of 2,842 In Asia
#3179 of 6,855 In the World

Shiga University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 36 315
1994 21 383
1995 29 448
1996 22 423
1997 29 401
1998 15 410
1999 20 362
2000 16 474
2001 19 391
2002 24 413
2003 27 405
2004 15 385
2005 26 427
2006 39 388
2007 30 453
2008 31 467
2009 29 493
2010 26 555
2011 26 517
2012 39 610
2013 32 638
2014 27 657
2015 35 700
2016 51 762
2017 68 750
2018 57 777
2019 73 980
2020 92 1320
2021 116 2051
2022 120 2605
2023 122 3526
2024 104 3055
2025 53 2225

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

Computer Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 119 516 1566
Data Science 56 844 2237
Blockchain and Cryptography 97 1154 2405
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 180 1368 3044
Computer Vision 183 1495 3190
Machine Learning 137 1509 3236
Cyber Security 126 1440 3245
Cognitive Science 177 1435 3250
Telecommunications 170 1508 3256
Computer Networking 154 1481 3273
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 156 1489 3288

Engineering rankings

Shiga University ranked 224th for Engineering in Japan and 3794th in the World with 1,529 publications made and 20,271 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#224 of 520 In Japan
#1739 of 2,841 In Asia
#3794 of 6,795 In the World

Shiga University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 32 116
1994 24 163
1995 25 171
1996 22 182
1997 32 206
1998 21 222
1999 29 199
2000 14 201
2001 30 189
2002 38 264
2003 40 225
2004 32 225
2005 34 271
2006 40 243
2007 36 291
2008 26 321
2009 37 365
2010 31 389
2011 21 382
2012 38 415
2013 38 411
2014 31 484
2015 26 505
2016 48 542
2017 50 514
2018 45 502
2019 61 601
2020 63 804
2021 70 1187
2022 86 1589
2023 76 2264
2024 61 1932
2025 43 1361

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

Engineering subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biotechnology 153 1150 2519
Metallurgical Engineering 207 1507 3136
Telecommunications 170 1508 3256
Computer Networking 154 1481 3273
Structural Engineering 203 1508 3343
Civil Engineering 178 1481 3396
Materials Science 223 1639 3431
Geotechnical Engineering 170 1593 3481
Aerospace Engineering 199 1544 3492
Acoustical Engineering 215 1544 3535
Optical Engineering 227 1710 3695
Chemical Engineering 231 1917 3900
Electrical Engineering 213 1844 3971
Nanotechnology 236 1953 3991
Mechanical Engineering 212 1730 4008

Physics rankings

Shiga University ranked 224th for Physics in Japan and 3714th in the World with 1,406 publications made and 16,184 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#224 of 515 In Japan
#1693 of 2,822 In Asia
#3714 of 6,729 In the World

Shiga University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 30 117
1994 24 158
1995 27 176
1996 23 181
1997 34 197
1998 18 228
1999 27 181
2000 17 195
2001 28 188
2002 33 250
2003 34 216
2004 38 216
2005 24 298
2006 32 252
2007 35 263
2008 24 296
2009 30 280
2010 23 352
2011 16 311
2012 31 350
2013 31 344
2014 22 377
2015 26 437
2016 42 473
2017 49 450
2018 50 429
2019 60 498
2020 58 667
2021 61 940
2022 71 1195
2023 56 1439
2024 51 1254
2025 40 1043

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

Physics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biophysics 162 583 1558
Astrophysics and Astronomy 180 1236 3014
Condensed Matter Physics 201 1564 3163
Nuclear Physics 242 1495 3275
Materials Science 223 1639 3431
Acoustical Engineering 215 1544 3535
Optical Engineering 227 1710 3695
Quantum and Particle physics 234 1812 3987
Nanotechnology 236 1953 3991

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Shiga University ranked 161st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 4169th in the World with 1,396 publications made and 19,943 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#161 of 536 In Japan
#1571 of 2,867 In Asia
#4169 of 7,088 In the World

Shiga University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 17 59
1994 7 75
1995 22 168
1996 14 144
1997 15 117
1998 11 114
1999 16 153
2000 7 195
2001 15 144
2002 16 170
2003 21 179
2004 15 160
2005 25 214
2006 40 215
2007 24 248
2008 22 288
2009 21 280
2010 23 352
2011 12 384
2012 42 403
2013 40 402
2014 44 403
2015 48 480
2016 57 564
2017 70 491
2018 58 560
2019 80 748
2020 66 971
2021 97 1334
2022 86 1870
2023 93 2384
2024 78 1972
2025 52 1363

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 139 1096 2999
Demography 141 1241 3235
Linguistics 180 1442 3421
Sociology 145 1351 3771
Law 128 1446 3787
Political Science 127 1425 4003
Philosophy 179 1507 4054
Education Majors 146 1555 4144
Anthropology 158 1631 4304
Archaeology 182 1847 4491
History 190 1862 4656

Environmental Science rankings

Shiga University ranked 219th for Environmental Science in Japan and 4233rd in the World with 1,130 publications made and 14,807 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#219 of 523 In Japan
#1822 of 2,841 In Asia
#4233 of 6,888 In the World

Shiga University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 14 56
1994 12 81
1995 18 93
1996 14 115
1997 23 115
1998 12 99
1999 19 109
2000 16 126
2001 19 145
2002 26 202
2003 38 184
2004 27 146
2005 32 239
2006 33 217
2007 23 239
2008 21 275
2009 22 288
2010 29 344
2011 13 361
2012 30 397
2013 28 354
2014 25 403
2015 23 422
2016 35 473
2017 46 423
2018 34 463
2019 42 569
2020 51 649
2021 57 961
2022 51 1252
2023 54 1562
2024 47 1340
2025 42 1054

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

Environmental Science subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 166 1009 2584
Petrology and Geochemistry 128 1105 2651
Oceanography 162 1309 3093
Environmental Chemistry 186 1483 3156
Earth science and Geophysics 199 1488 3433
Geotechnical Engineering 170 1593 3481
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 214 1633 3627
Environmental Management 151 1704 3901
Ecology 191 1690 3905
Geology 223 1761 4056
Paleontology 215 1781 4131
Geography and Cartography 195 1761 4274
Agricultural Science 200 1929 4282

Psychology rankings

Shiga University ranked 139th for Psychology in Japan and 2819th in the World with 1,104 publications made and 23,751 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#139 of 498 In Japan
#1094 of 2,766 In Asia
#2819 of 6,663 In the World

Shiga University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 36 304
1994 17 392
1995 25 467
1996 14 455
1997 26 464
1998 16 460
1999 13 392
2000 8 515
2001 12 400
2002 16 429
2003 20 425
2004 9 375
2005 11 407
2006 17 363
2007 15 415
2008 21 408
2009 15 425
2010 21 437
2011 22 493
2012 29 526
2013 25 559
2014 21 568
2015 36 594
2016 42 690
2017 49 683
2018 36 696
2019 48 836
2020 50 1076
2021 56 1371
2022 53 1553
2023 59 1760
2024 58 1405
2025 36 1196

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

Psychology subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 119 516 1566
Psychiatry 141 931 2512
Clinical Psychology 140 1125 3091
Child Psychology 148 1147 3202
Cognitive Science 177 1435 3250
Social Psychology 156 1405 3635
Education Majors 146 1555 4144

Mathematics rankings

Shiga University ranked 161st for Mathematics in Japan and 3555th in the World with 843 publications made and 10,107 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#161 of 460 In Japan
#1546 of 2,725 In Asia
#3555 of 6,434 In the World

Shiga University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 3 19
1994 4 10
1995 5 25
1996 5 40
1997 9 39
1998 6 28
1999 11 41
2000 5 58
2001 8 50
2002 17 64
2003 14 84
2004 12 71
2005 12 77
2006 16 90
2007 10 91
2008 17 135
2009 18 119
2010 13 148
2011 10 144
2012 20 159
2013 19 144
2014 18 186
2015 21 247
2016 31 213
2017 38 232
2018 42 287
2019 45 357
2020 53 466
2021 66 789
2022 75 1135
2023 82 1532
2024 61 1171
2025 29 781

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

Mathematics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 77 899 2350
Blockchain and Cryptography 97 1154 2405
Math Teachers 106 1227 3325
Statistics 165 1547 3511

Business rankings

Shiga University ranked 164th for Business in Japan and 4060th in the World with 446 publications made and 5,720 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#164 of 394 In Japan
#1654 of 2,654 In Asia
#4060 of 6,366 In the World

Shiga University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 2 2
1994 1 5
1995 2 6
1996 2 18
1997 3 15
1998 3 8
1999 7 20
2000 6 19
2001 6 24
2002 6 39
2003 5 40
2004 7 36
2005 9 43
2006 14 59
2007 12 85
2008 11 71
2009 14 85
2010 13 128
2011 6 125
2012 20 111
2013 11 92
2014 14 134
2015 12 180
2016 11 203
2017 13 159
2018 20 172
2019 15 208
2020 34 245
2021 31 437
2022 27 666
2023 30 857
2024 34 672
2025 16 457

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

Business subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Finance 126 1304 3273
Marketing 153 1699 4059
Management 175 1759 4226

Economics rankings

Shiga University ranked 124th for Economics in Japan and 3759th in the World with 413 publications made and 4,647 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#124 of 340 In Japan
#1477 of 2,559 In Asia
#3759 of 6,188 In the World

Shiga University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 3 6
1994 1 4
1995 2 9
1996 5 12
1997 3 21
1998 3 13
1999 7 24
2000 3 19
2001 2 20
2002 7 33
2003 2 19
2004 6 26
2005 7 40
2006 8 46
2007 9 51
2008 9 56
2009 8 45
2010 9 67
2011 5 101
2012 13 79
2013 9 80
2014 13 101
2015 15 149
2016 15 149
2017 20 117
2018 19 160
2019 22 186
2020 35 201
2021 31 356
2022 27 414
2023 30 509
2024 30 472
2025 13 317

The following table provides academic rankings for Shiga University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 77 899 2350
Finance 126 1304 3273
Development Studies 162 1844 4592

Art & Design rankings

Shiga University ranked 190th for Art & Design in Japan and 4063rd in the World with 233 publications made and 2,229 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#190 of 350 In Japan
#1589 of 2,450 In Asia
#4063 of 6,010 In the World

Shiga University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 4 16
1994 0 17
1995 3 36
1996 4 26
1997 0 17
1998 1 11
1999 0 19
2000 2 17
2001 2 19
2002 7 32
2003 3 20
2004 4 22
2005 9 41
2006 9 44
2007 7 31
2008 9 67
2009 5 47
2010 5 60
2011 2 61
2012 5 61
2013 8 61
2014 6 59
2015 7 78
2016 9 66
2017 18 84
2018 11 79
2019 9 98
2020 7 153
2021 11 168
2022 7 244
2023 18 294
2024 9 282
2025 6 188

The following table provides academic rankings for Shiga University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Japan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 139 1096 2999
Literature 179 1545 4037
Fashion Design 195 1657 4082