Sophia University ranked 64th in Japan, 1124th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 87 research topics. Sophia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,615 academic publications and 159,899 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 58 notable alumni.
Sophia University ranked 59th for Physics in Japan and 1154th in the World with 8,738 publications made and 120,731 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics.
Sophia University ranked 65th for Engineering in Japan and 1320th in the World with 8,468 publications made and 112,621 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Sophia University ranked 107th for Chemistry in Japan and 1454th in the World with 7,434 publications made and 110,224 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Sophia University ranked 123rd for Biology in Japan and 1865th in the World with 5,626 publications made and 89,039 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Sophia University ranked 94th for Computer Science in Japan and 1838th in the World with 4,702 publications made and 50,581 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Machine Learning.
Sophia University ranked 84th for Environmental Science in Japan and 1909th in the World with 4,611 publications made and 66,539 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Sophia University ranked 73rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2257th in the World with 4,070 publications made and 38,422 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Sophia University ranked 51st for Business in Japan and 1777th in the World with 1,967 publications made and 20,981 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, International Business.
Sophia University ranked 94th for Mathematics in Japan and 2172nd in the World with 1,846 publications made and 18,960 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Sophia University ranked 119th for Psychology in Japan and 2283rd in the World with 1,777 publications made and 21,311 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Sophia University ranked 52nd for Economics in Japan and 2085th in the World with 1,059 publications made and 11,438 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Sophia University ranked 50th for Art & Design in Japan and 1517th in the World with 1,054 publications made and 11,038 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
