Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 12th in China, 215th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 44 research topics. Sun Yat - Sen University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 227,051 academic publications and 4,553,649 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 4th for Biology in China and 68th in the World with 164,240 publications made and 3,550,556 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Paleontology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 2nd for Medicine in China and 75th in the World with 134,791 publications made and 2,618,901 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 7th for Chemistry in China and 80th in the World with 131,299 publications made and 3,067,729 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 24th for Engineering in China and 111th in the World with 99,261 publications made and 2,187,595 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 22nd for Physics in China and 127th in the World with 90,389 publications made and 1,988,155 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 15th for Computer Science in China and 129th in the World with 83,023 publications made and 1,503,189 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 9th for Environmental Science in China and 118th in the World with 75,819 publications made and 1,589,341 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 248th in the World with 59,941 publications made and 1,149,641 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 7th for Psychology in China and 138th in the World with 47,328 publications made and 862,636 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 8th for Mathematics in China and 88th in the World with 46,121 publications made and 849,179 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 32nd for Business in China and 274th in the World with 18,622 publications made and 301,683 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 19th for Economics in China and 287th in the World with 12,803 publications made and 222,736 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 16th for Art & Design in China and 247th in the World with 8,808 publications made and 129,202 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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.
