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Soochow University ranked 40th in China, 502nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. Soochow University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 98,351 academic publications and 2,003,085 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#502 of 14,131 In the World
#80 of 5,830 In Asia
#40 of 960 In China
#1 of 4 In Suzhou
#45 of 4,181 For Nanotechnology
#52 of 4,419 For Chemical Engineering
#78 of 3,214 For Inorganic Chemistry
#3166 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#837 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top100 For 7 other topics

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Biology rankings

Soochow University ranked 19th for Biology in China and 233rd in the World with 72,429 publications made and 1,672,991 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#19 of 553 In China
#37 of 2,834 In Asia
#233 of 6,833 In the World

Soochow University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 13 37
1993 13 51
1994 9 50
1995 17 61
1996 17 74
1997 21 81
1998 20 81
1999 17 107
2000 39 151
2001 64 140
2002 113 230
2003 153 329
2004 295 490
2005 489 741
2006 638 1127
2007 875 1585
2008 1115 2507
2009 1435 3983
2010 1821 6280
2011 2124 10193
2012 2361 15975
2013 2853 24888
2014 3126 34972
2015 3536 46605
2016 3674 60222
2017 3936 77951
2018 4435 101830
2019 5048 127180
2020 5573 167609
2021 6153 203937
2022 7752 229962
2023 7534 247475
2024 6697 262083

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

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 15 24 45
Oncology and Cancer research 17 24 96
Pharmacology 20 35 169
Immunology 16 33 196
Biotechnology 16 32 198
Biochemistry 19 37 205
Molecular Biology 19 42 205
Genetics 19 39 237
Biophysics 13 35 246
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 25 43 288
Neuroscience 18 55 374
Virology 30 81 382
Astrobiology 37 71 391
Microbiology 41 108 444
Paleontology 56 110 528
Evolutionary Biology 59 104 578
Entomology 49 128 599
Nutrition and Food Science 80 228 647
Toxicology 57 194 656
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 63 185 745
Zoology 54 148 752
Botany 82 217 763
Horticulture 84 285 813
Animal Science 75 305 1014
Forestry 72 298 1021
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 50 192 1023
Agricultural Science 144 421 1139

Chemistry rankings

Soochow University ranked 25th for Chemistry in China and 198th in the World with 68,392 publications made and 1,707,813 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#25 of 546 In China
#44 of 2,781 In Asia
#198 of 6,545 In the World

Soochow University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 16 43
1993 13 67
1994 18 62
1995 24 74
1996 29 86
1997 25 79
1998 35 88
1999 27 133
2000 58 175
2001 73 165
2002 127 247
2003 171 380
2004 323 563
2005 518 834
2006 628 1249
2007 889 1836
2008 1100 2706
2009 1420 4351
2010 1825 6873
2011 2114 10954
2012 2295 16812
2013 2807 25838
2014 3037 36501
2015 3509 48389
2016 3625 62295
2017 3828 80442
2018 4310 105932
2019 4807 131833
2020 5130 167968
2021 5643 204784
2022 6916 231104
2023 6743 246703
2024 5922 266162

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

Chemistry subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 15 24 45
Chemical Engineering 24 33 52
Inorganic Chemistry 26 38 78
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 8 17 87
Radiochemistry 30 59 88
Physical chemistry 32 46 92
Pharmacy 11 24 99
Materials Science 30 43 109
Organic Chemistry 23 38 140
Biochemistry 19 37 205
Computational Chemistry 27 49 231
Biochemical Engineering 29 52 232
Environmental Chemistry 70 147 481
Nutrition and Food Science 80 228 647
Petrology and Geochemistry 94 247 862

Engineering rankings

Soochow University ranked 38th for Engineering in China and 198th in the World with 53,873 publications made and 1,382,533 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#38 of 560 In China
#62 of 2,835 In Asia
#198 of 6,782 In the World

Soochow University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 15 23
1993 9 42
1994 18 57
1995 24 50
1996 26 69
1997 22 66
1998 34 72
1999 20 107
2000 42 142
2001 54 151
2002 92 196
2003 149 314
2004 258 440
2005 475 629
2006 628 973
2007 800 1398
2008 940 2052
2009 1207 3295
2010 1524 5415
2011 1745 8848
2012 1873 13376
2013 2095 20475
2014 2186 28931
2015 2567 38154
2016 2897 50045
2017 2995 64649
2018 3377 87207
2019 3853 109453
2020 3966 137015
2021 4491 168062
2022 5221 191045
2023 5283 205492
2024 4679 221148

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

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 15 24 45
Chemical Engineering 24 33 52
Polymer science and Plastics engineering 8 17 87
Biomedical Engineering 11 20 92
Materials Science 30 43 109
Firefighting and Fire Science 28 37 120
Metallurgical Engineering 38 56 137
Applied/Engineering Physics 32 51 153
Optical Engineering 32 51 163
Biotechnology 16 32 198
Electrical Engineering 47 78 204
Biochemical Engineering 29 52 232
Telecommunications 49 84 258
Technical Drawing 48 82 288
Petroleum Engineering 59 111 311
Acoustical Engineering 51 90 319
Electronic Engineering 54 110 322
Mechanical Engineering 51 96 331
Computer Engineering 54 104 351
Robotics 56 121 351
Architectural Engineering 57 109 354
Civil Engineering 58 107 388
Environmental Engineering 66 133 391
Structural Engineering 65 129 424
Geotechnical Engineering 75 142 437
Systems Engineering 52 98 440
Aerospace Engineering 58 120 476
Computer Networking 69 139 489
Automation and Control engineering 84 183 504
Landscape Architecture 87 137 525
Transportation Engineering 73 150 552
Nuclear Engineering 73 216 586
Reliability and Quality Engineering 80 189 598
Architecture 55 127 610
Human-Computer Interaction 67 153 664
Construction Management 81 191 691
Remote Sensing 106 193 707
Renewable Energy Engineering 90 263 713
Industrial Engineering 85 210 737
Operations Research 100 272 817
Engineering Management 109 202 856
Automotive Engineering 106 326 860
Mining Engineering 142 324 860
Product and Industrial Design 121 295 902
Marine Engineering 145 359 966

Medicine rankings

Soochow University ranked 19th for Medicine in China and 276th in the World with 52,444 publications made and 935,174 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Oncology and Cancer research, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#19 of 545 In China
#47 of 2,809 In Asia
#276 of 6,775 In the World

Soochow University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 4 26
1993 4 37
1994 7 50
1995 10 37
1996 9 43
1997 7 48
1998 12 57
1999 9 70
2000 21 65
2001 47 65
2002 76 132
2003 110 170
2004 208 267
2005 304 404
2006 424 638
2007 598 903
2008 757 1305
2009 1008 2091
2010 1358 3424
2011 1547 5442
2012 1664 8547
2013 2024 13686
2014 2189 19115
2015 2458 25735
2016 2518 32742
2017 2705 41788
2018 3058 52680
2019 3565 65704
2020 4069 93721
2021 4543 113633
2022 5767 129318
2023 5681 138749
2024 5313 147783

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

Medicine subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Biomedical Engineering 11 20 92
Oncology and Cancer research 17 24 96
Pharmacy 11 24 99
Radiation Therapy 13 21 99
Forensic Science 5 27 155
Neurosurgery 10 38 168
Pharmacology 20 35 169
Respiratory Therapy 12 24 184
Immunology 16 33 196
Sonography and Ultrasound 25 49 205
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 23 65 237
Surgery 19 48 238
Pathology 19 45 253
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 17 54 263
Cardiology 20 60 290
Anesthesiology 20 55 290
Urology 26 69 308
Psychiatry 18 47 321
Ophthalmology 19 73 329
Anatomy and Physiology 24 72 362
Optometry 21 78 380
Virology 30 81 382
Critical Care Nursing 22 64 406
Orthodontics 22 95 410
Epidemiology 29 79 422
Dentistry 23 110 424
Medical Physics 20 70 429
Occupational Therapy 18 67 442
Pediatrics 22 104 463
Dermatology 22 133 485
Health Science 26 75 488
Veterinary 32 153 504
Physical Therapy 22 78 524
Cosmetology 31 184 572
Sports / Exercise science 19 78 583
Sports Medicine 24 100 631
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 28 108 648
Toxicology 57 194 656
Plastic Surgery 28 203 673
Public Health 40 126 676
Audiology 33 147 694
Nursing 31 110 712
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 27 193 784
Gerontology 30 116 786
Family medicine 35 199 836
Clinical Psychology 44 144 843
Social Work 74 143 1022
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 50 192 1023
Healthcare Management (MHA) 59 315 1316

Physics rankings

Soochow University ranked 37th for Physics in China and 210th in the World with 51,206 publications made and 1,353,320 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#37 of 558 In China
#61 of 2,817 In Asia
#210 of 6,713 In the World

Soochow University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 16 21
1993 11 44
1994 20 48
1995 25 55
1996 28 72
1997 22 60
1998 35 70
1999 23 108
2000 47 131
2001 57 146
2002 97 194
2003 148 325
2004 269 451
2005 471 644
2006 571 985
2007 789 1425
2008 919 2104
2009 1147 3330
2010 1498 5419
2011 1681 8817
2012 1823 13472
2013 2077 20674
2014 2133 29039
2015 2503 38307
2016 2788 49867
2017 2828 64193
2018 3232 86357
2019 3645 107905
2020 3802 134519
2021 4163 164527
2022 4806 186091
2023 4851 199581
2024 4380 215339

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

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 15 24 45
Materials Science 30 43 109
Applied/Engineering Physics 32 51 153
Condensed Matter Physics 24 49 160
Optical Engineering 32 51 163
Quantum and Particle physics 39 64 220
Biophysics 13 35 246
Nuclear Physics 26 56 284
Acoustical Engineering 51 90 319
Astrobiology 37 71 391
Medical Physics 20 70 429
Astrophysics and Astronomy 51 97 485
Atomic and Molecular physics 46 102 489
Theoretical Physics 59 151 667

Computer Science rankings

Soochow University ranked 49th for Computer Science in China and 423rd in the World with 33,968 publications made and 521,101 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#49 of 563 In China
#88 of 2,840 In Asia
#423 of 6,845 In the World

Soochow University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 4 8
1993 6 16
1994 2 15
1995 11 23
1996 10 31
1997 13 29
1998 11 29
1999 9 46
2000 15 75
2001 43 89
2002 47 109
2003 84 183
2004 171 269
2005 305 267
2006 484 413
2007 619 598
2008 647 801
2009 834 1406
2010 1067 2158
2011 1155 3263
2012 1124 4980
2013 1155 7471
2014 1188 10613
2015 1341 13988
2016 1462 17271
2017 1575 21754
2018 1806 28166
2019 2147 37829
2020 2455 53016
2021 2904 67717
2022 3810 78991
2023 3925 89748
2024 3319 95526

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

Computer Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 28 49 217
Telecommunications 49 84 258
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 25 43 288
Computer Graphics 45 86 340
Computer Engineering 54 104 351
Robotics 56 121 351
Neuroscience 18 55 374
Computer Vision 61 113 404
Machine Learning 64 116 410
Cognitive Science 55 96 437
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 67 123 456
Computer Networking 69 139 489
Web Design and Development 69 137 525
Blockchain and Cryptography 80 172 556
Data Science 46 91 560
Software Engineering 55 119 621
Database Administration 76 168 627
Cyber Security 81 182 658
Human-Computer Interaction 67 153 664
Library and Information science 26 89 701
Game Design and Development 61 156 702
Animation 113 241 745
UX/UI Desgin 82 221 851
Information Technology 94 257 875
Management Information Systems 86 244 1084
Multimedia 94 304 1111

Environmental Science rankings

Soochow University ranked 68th for Environmental Science in China and 526th in the World with 26,741 publications made and 536,305 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#68 of 553 In China
#122 of 2,838 In Asia
#526 of 6,876 In the World

Soochow University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 6 29
1993 10 39
1994 6 34
1995 13 39
1996 13 48
1997 13 53
1998 13 50
1999 17 76
2000 23 89
2001 39 89
2002 53 149
2003 96 185
2004 197 263
2005 317 315
2006 386 476
2007 528 668
2008 598 943
2009 703 1409
2010 822 2336
2011 985 3299
2012 1007 5088
2013 1026 7757
2014 978 11183
2015 1209 15073
2016 1273 19481
2017 1296 25803
2018 1493 34527
2019 1729 44317
2020 1862 57389
2021 2136 70118
2022 2912 79549
2023 2653 87493
2024 2184 90854

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

Environmental Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Environmental Engineering 66 133 391
Geotechnical Engineering 75 142 437
Environmental Chemistry 70 147 481
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 66 140 502
Earth science and Geophysics 74 147 527
Paleontology 56 110 528
Geology 67 127 540
Ecology 70 131 572
Oceanography 82 166 607
Geography and Cartography 71 139 619
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 63 185 745
Environmental Management 109 243 747
Mining Engineering 142 324 860
Petrology and Geochemistry 94 247 862
Urban and Regional planning 119 211 972
Forestry 72 298 1021
Agricultural Science 144 421 1139

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Soochow University ranked 56th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 773rd in the World with 21,948 publications made and 276,002 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#56 of 562 In China
#130 of 2,864 In Asia
#773 of 7,081 In the World

Soochow University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 1 14
1993 4 11
1994 6 16
1995 3 15
1996 7 22
1997 3 18
1998 8 24
1999 10 36
2000 11 41
2001 27 58
2002 46 79
2003 76 117
2004 227 168
2005 312 167
2006 467 245
2007 617 339
2008 622 465
2009 675 705
2010 794 1190
2011 951 1660
2012 797 2645
2013 738 3989
2014 707 5575
2015 836 7415
2016 933 9326
2017 905 11671
2018 1088 15241
2019 1280 20153
2020 1460 30520
2021 1766 38394
2022 2235 43910
2023 2239 50575
2024 1952 55499

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Forensic Science 5 27 155
Publishing 21 50 475
Linguistics 49 97 513
Sports / Exercise science 19 78 583
Archaeology 73 123 587
Aesthetics 58 103 621
Law 56 108 648
History 72 125 655
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 67 147 656
Demography 40 121 664
Library and Information science 26 89 701
Art History 22 52 752
Journalism and Digital Media 57 177 756
International Law 40 115 765
Public Policy / Administration 33 90 767
Education Majors 55 146 771
Political Science 56 123 802
Law Enforcement 50 115 845
Radio and Television broadcasting 43 179 859
Philosophy 53 160 864
Sociology 54 140 865
Broadcast Journalism 69 227 951
Urban and Regional planning 119 211 972
Anthropology 50 168 991
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 81 197 998
Genealogy 59 144 999
International Relations and Diplomacy 88 257 1003
Human Rights Law 35 152 1012
Social Work 74 143 1022
Communications and Public Relations 65 209 1098
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 61 218 1101
Classics and Ancient History 70 204 1134
Criminology and Criminal Justice 43 145 1211
Political Economy 81 239 1337
Gender Studies 51 219 1484
Media Studies 59 237 1498

Psychology rankings

Soochow University ranked 26th for Psychology in China and 389th in the World with 20,300 publications made and 328,897 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#26 of 552 In China
#59 of 2,755 In Asia
#389 of 6,645 In the World

Soochow University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 1 4
1993 2 3
1994 0 16
1995 1 9
1996 2 17
1997 4 15
1998 3 15
1999 3 17
2000 4 21
2001 13 33
2002 26 36
2003 44 67
2004 97 131
2005 141 131
2006 220 203
2007 303 285
2008 352 405
2009 460 638
2010 574 1107
2011 680 1696
2012 646 2785
2013 706 4556
2014 762 6360
2015 857 8478
2016 937 10560
2017 1036 13621
2018 1143 17461
2019 1323 22368
2020 1550 32474
2021 1746 40288
2022 2193 46919
2023 2247 51883
2024 2073 54863

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

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Psychiatry 18 47 321
Neuroscience 18 55 374
Cognitive Science 55 96 437
Occupational Therapy 18 67 442
Education Majors 55 146 771
Clinical Psychology 44 144 843
Social Psychology 65 169 892
Child Psychology 54 171 938
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 81 197 998
Social Work 74 143 1022

Mathematics rankings

Soochow University ranked 49th for Mathematics in China and 417th in the World with 16,282 publications made and 239,956 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#49 of 550 In China
#86 of 2,718 In Asia
#417 of 6,418 In the World

Soochow University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 5 8
1993 5 7
1994 7 16
1995 5 14
1996 4 17
1997 4 13
1998 6 15
1999 2 23
2000 7 31
2001 19 49
2002 16 37
2003 43 77
2004 61 83
2005 124 97
2006 200 140
2007 243 187
2008 272 251
2009 353 447
2010 506 677
2011 586 1086
2012 544 1834
2013 574 2874
2014 625 4173
2015 682 5525
2016 762 6837
2017 732 8350
2018 860 11250
2019 1069 14768
2020 1226 21183
2021 1529 27290
2022 1822 31299
2023 1884 34721
2024 1405 28793

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

Mathematics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Statistics 48 83 395
Applied Mathematics 57 104 401
Blockchain and Cryptography 80 172 556
Actuarial Science 47 91 563
Operations Research 100 272 817
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 87 189 830
Math Teachers 67 259 1062

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Soochow University

Speciality China Asia World Rank
Painting and Drawing 26 45 283
Sculpture 26 45 283
Illustration and Concept Art 27 48 294
Supply Chain Management 78 165 459
Interior Design 74 129 465
Literature 38 69 517
Finance 53 110 561
Performing arts 31 69 568
Art & Design 50 97 597
Singing and Vocal Performance 36 112 607
Creative Writing 29 62 639
Fashion Design 62 129 672
Music 54 122 684
Business 69 147 696
Management 80 171 706
Environmental Economics 106 214 715
Economics 70 156 769
Entertainment Industry Business 41 142 787
Advertising 47 157 807
Marketing 72 193 838
Photography 63 186 856
Graphic Design 103 233 902
Risk Management 104 227 936
Agricultural Economics 149 382 1008
Tax Law 130 279 1037
Development Studies 99 241 1047
International Trade 91 203 1082
International Business 90 211 1093
Investment Banking and Stock trading 106 334 1102
Hospitality and Hotel Management 150 385 1111
Human Resource Management 85 285 1192
Project Management 95 312 1325
International Economics 114 311 1376
Accounting 110 365 1383