Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 13th in China, 271st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 49 research topics. Sun Yat - Sen University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 242,483 academic publications and 5,162,595 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 3rd for Biology in China and 60th in the World with 174,681 publications made and 4,014,670 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Immunology, Paleontology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 2nd for Medicine in China and 66th in the World with 144,418 publications made and 2,979,681 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 74th in the World with 138,777 publications made and 3,478,127 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 24th for Engineering in China and 108th in the World with 105,217 publications made and 2,472,667 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 118th in the World with 95,779 publications made and 2,244,905 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 14th for Computer Science in China and 119th in the World with 88,987 publications made and 1,710,063 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in China and 109th in the World with 79,993 publications made and 1,796,727 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 234th in the World with 63,775 publications made and 1,305,121 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 7th for Psychology in China and 129th in the World with 50,513 publications made and 971,360 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 8th for Mathematics in China and 84th in the World with 47,851 publications made and 943,791 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 263rd in the World with 19,459 publications made and 346,336 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Accounting.
Sun Yat - Sen University ranked 17th for Economics in China and 277th in the World with 13,365 publications made and 254,508 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 232nd in the World with 9,475 publications made and 147,822 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.
