Sophia University ranked 63rd in Japan, 1193rd in the global 2025 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 12,378 academic publications and 153,231 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 54 notable alumni.
Sophia University ranked 59th for Physics in Japan and 1117th in the World with 8,630 publications made and 116,591 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics.
Sophia University ranked 63rd for Engineering in Japan and 1280th in the World with 8,344 publications made and 108,469 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Sophia University ranked 107th for Chemistry in Japan and 1412th in the World with 7,344 publications made and 105,908 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Sophia University ranked 123rd for Biology in Japan and 1821st in the World with 5,536 publications made and 85,146 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Sophia University ranked 94th for Computer Science in Japan and 1786th in the World with 4,616 publications made and 48,434 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Machine Learning.
Sophia University ranked 83rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 1845th in the World with 4,532 publications made and 63,653 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Sophia University ranked 73rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 2202nd in the World with 3,974 publications made and 36,436 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Sophia University ranked 51st for Business in Japan and 1746th in the World with 1,940 publications made and 19,807 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, International Business.
Sophia University ranked 94th for Mathematics in Japan and 2129th in the World with 1,824 publications made and 17,873 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Sophia University ranked 118th for Psychology in Japan and 2243rd in the World with 1,730 publications made and 20,110 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Sophia University ranked 53rd for Economics in Japan and 2048th in the World with 1,039 publications made and 10,699 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 1483rd in the World with 1,032 publications made and 10,510 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.
