The University of Kitakyushu ranked 172nd in Japan, 2895th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 46 research topics. The University of Kitakyushu ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,419 academic publications and 40,390 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 139th for Engineering in Japan and 2181st in the World with 3,313 publications made and 32,204 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #139 of 505 | In Japan |
| #947 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2181 of 6,684 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 | 14 |
| 1995 | 4 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 27 |
| 1997 | 5 | 15 |
| 1998 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 29 |
| 2000 | 4 | 18 |
| 2001 | 33 | 23 |
| 2002 | 74 | 34 |
| 2003 | 103 | 85 |
| 2004 | 136 | 154 |
| 2005 | 148 | 335 |
| 2006 | 142 | 380 |
| 2007 | 133 | 522 |
| 2008 | 117 | 601 |
| 2009 | 96 | 712 |
| 2010 | 105 | 785 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1032 |
| 2012 | 125 | 945 |
| 2013 | 136 | 1164 |
| 2014 | 107 | 1227 |
| 2015 | 140 | 1380 |
| 2016 | 185 | 1494 |
| 2017 | 157 | 1722 |
| 2018 | 168 | 1920 |
| 2019 | 183 | 2188 |
| 2020 | 198 | 2804 |
| 2021 | 186 | 3462 |
| 2022 | 220 | 3617 |
| 2023 | 221 | 4038 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 149th for Physics in Japan and 2254th in the World with 2,811 publications made and 29,997 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #149 of 503 | In Japan |
| #969 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #2254 of 6,603 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 13 |
| 1995 | 4 | 10 |
| 1996 | 0 | 24 |
| 1997 | 4 | 22 |
| 1998 | 5 | 10 |
| 1999 | 4 | 15 |
| 2000 | 4 | 21 |
| 2001 | 27 | 23 |
| 2002 | 61 | 32 |
| 2003 | 85 | 74 |
| 2004 | 111 | 149 |
| 2005 | 128 | 339 |
| 2006 | 125 | 369 |
| 2007 | 109 | 490 |
| 2008 | 105 | 584 |
| 2009 | 77 | 642 |
| 2010 | 89 | 738 |
| 2011 | 115 | 980 |
| 2012 | 118 | 888 |
| 2013 | 128 | 1052 |
| 2014 | 91 | 1139 |
| 2015 | 133 | 1301 |
| 2016 | 157 | 1385 |
| 2017 | 141 | 1623 |
| 2018 | 142 | 1752 |
| 2019 | 154 | 1948 |
| 2020 | 161 | 2409 |
| 2021 | 141 | 2914 |
| 2022 | 175 | 3065 |
| 2023 | 174 | 3393 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 178th for Chemistry in Japan and 2376th in the World with 2,471 publications made and 29,581 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #178 of 499 | In Japan |
| #1075 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2376 of 6,447 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 11 |
| 1992 | 4 | 11 |
| 1993 | 5 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 | 15 |
| 1995 | 4 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 | 31 |
| 1997 | 6 | 21 |
| 1998 | 3 | 20 |
| 1999 | 6 | 37 |
| 2000 | 5 | 33 |
| 2001 | 29 | 37 |
| 2002 | 58 | 43 |
| 2003 | 83 | 87 |
| 2004 | 115 | 184 |
| 2005 | 126 | 406 |
| 2006 | 110 | 411 |
| 2007 | 107 | 589 |
| 2008 | 80 | 639 |
| 2009 | 72 | 737 |
| 2010 | 75 | 819 |
| 2011 | 102 | 1088 |
| 2012 | 96 | 941 |
| 2013 | 97 | 1162 |
| 2014 | 82 | 1230 |
| 2015 | 131 | 1418 |
| 2016 | 128 | 1480 |
| 2017 | 123 | 1582 |
| 2018 | 122 | 1810 |
| 2019 | 126 | 1990 |
| 2020 | 148 | 2562 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2935 |
| 2022 | 140 | 3103 |
| 2023 | 135 | 3275 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Chemistry.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 145th for Environmental Science in Japan and 2663rd in the World with 2,240 publications made and 22,190 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Management, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #145 of 510 | In Japan |
| #1080 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2663 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 0 | 20 |
| 1997 | 5 | 15 |
| 1998 | 3 | 7 |
| 1999 | 3 | 22 |
| 2000 | 2 | 19 |
| 2001 | 23 | 15 |
| 2002 | 49 | 31 |
| 2003 | 60 | 53 |
| 2004 | 77 | 83 |
| 2005 | 81 | 219 |
| 2006 | 98 | 195 |
| 2007 | 87 | 271 |
| 2008 | 65 | 328 |
| 2009 | 58 | 366 |
| 2010 | 59 | 450 |
| 2011 | 75 | 627 |
| 2012 | 77 | 572 |
| 2013 | 80 | 688 |
| 2014 | 59 | 701 |
| 2015 | 75 | 874 |
| 2016 | 103 | 946 |
| 2017 | 104 | 1039 |
| 2018 | 107 | 1163 |
| 2019 | 115 | 1410 |
| 2020 | 156 | 1914 |
| 2021 | 164 | 2503 |
| 2022 | 190 | 2852 |
| 2023 | 220 | 3341 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 184th for Biology in Japan and 2757th in the World with 2,069 publications made and 26,474 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #184 of 523 | In Japan |
| #1192 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2757 of 6,770 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 11 |
| 1992 | 1 | 12 |
| 1993 | 5 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 | 12 |
| 1996 | 4 | 35 |
| 1997 | 8 | 23 |
| 1998 | 5 | 30 |
| 1999 | 5 | 31 |
| 2000 | 5 | 33 |
| 2001 | 21 | 36 |
| 2002 | 46 | 35 |
| 2003 | 53 | 72 |
| 2004 | 92 | 158 |
| 2005 | 101 | 388 |
| 2006 | 92 | 363 |
| 2007 | 92 | 527 |
| 2008 | 69 | 592 |
| 2009 | 58 | 689 |
| 2010 | 62 | 732 |
| 2011 | 86 | 1011 |
| 2012 | 82 | 908 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1068 |
| 2014 | 69 | 1106 |
| 2015 | 102 | 1231 |
| 2016 | 98 | 1273 |
| 2017 | 105 | 1398 |
| 2018 | 97 | 1633 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1703 |
| 2020 | 127 | 2311 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2776 |
| 2022 | 129 | 2906 |
| 2023 | 113 | 2865 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Biology.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 166th for Computer Science in Japan and 2906th in the World with 1,757 publications made and 9,974 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #166 of 506 | In Japan |
| #1222 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2906 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 18 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 8 | 27 |
| 1999 | 7 | 27 |
| 2000 | 8 | 25 |
| 2001 | 18 | 30 |
| 2002 | 38 | 54 |
| 2003 | 48 | 62 |
| 2004 | 75 | 77 |
| 2005 | 67 | 85 |
| 2006 | 70 | 145 |
| 2007 | 61 | 157 |
| 2008 | 75 | 210 |
| 2009 | 58 | 231 |
| 2010 | 60 | 248 |
| 2011 | 72 | 304 |
| 2012 | 64 | 414 |
| 2013 | 78 | 420 |
| 2014 | 56 | 428 |
| 2015 | 67 | 430 |
| 2016 | 95 | 528 |
| 2017 | 91 | 591 |
| 2018 | 88 | 694 |
| 2019 | 99 | 826 |
| 2020 | 86 | 1023 |
| 2021 | 93 | 1235 |
| 2022 | 125 | 1414 |
| 2023 | 110 | 1457 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 142nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3461st in the World with 1,648 publications made and 11,153 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #142 of 527 | In Japan |
| #1207 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3461 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 | 26 |
| 1999 | 8 | 30 |
| 2000 | 7 | 21 |
| 2001 | 13 | 24 |
| 2002 | 42 | 51 |
| 2003 | 42 | 59 |
| 2004 | 61 | 53 |
| 2005 | 47 | 86 |
| 2006 | 59 | 100 |
| 2007 | 51 | 105 |
| 2008 | 50 | 155 |
| 2009 | 45 | 202 |
| 2010 | 50 | 206 |
| 2011 | 59 | 245 |
| 2012 | 41 | 338 |
| 2013 | 56 | 328 |
| 2014 | 45 | 320 |
| 2015 | 59 | 401 |
| 2016 | 87 | 408 |
| 2017 | 82 | 497 |
| 2018 | 77 | 552 |
| 2019 | 95 | 640 |
| 2020 | 99 | 946 |
| 2021 | 127 | 1412 |
| 2022 | 137 | 1536 |
| 2023 | 158 | 1822 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 137th for Mathematics in Japan and 2879th in the World with 953 publications made and 7,946 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #137 of 443 | In Japan |
| #1210 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2879 of 6,305 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 20 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 23 |
| 2000 | 4 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 | 17 |
| 2002 | 23 | 33 |
| 2003 | 20 | 35 |
| 2004 | 36 | 36 |
| 2005 | 32 | 55 |
| 2006 | 29 | 64 |
| 2007 | 33 | 69 |
| 2008 | 33 | 109 |
| 2009 | 27 | 142 |
| 2010 | 31 | 126 |
| 2011 | 30 | 177 |
| 2012 | 26 | 235 |
| 2013 | 32 | 213 |
| 2014 | 35 | 262 |
| 2015 | 30 | 257 |
| 2016 | 48 | 345 |
| 2017 | 55 | 422 |
| 2018 | 51 | 454 |
| 2019 | 51 | 497 |
| 2020 | 54 | 614 |
| 2021 | 59 | 885 |
| 2022 | 70 | 833 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1110 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 98th for Business in Japan and 2616th in the World with 859 publications made and 6,575 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #98 of 375 | In Japan |
| #975 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #2616 of 6,187 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 | 14 |
| 2002 | 23 | 25 |
| 2003 | 24 | 31 |
| 2004 | 27 | 32 |
| 2005 | 26 | 37 |
| 2006 | 34 | 80 |
| 2007 | 24 | 60 |
| 2008 | 30 | 76 |
| 2009 | 31 | 94 |
| 2010 | 30 | 101 |
| 2011 | 33 | 132 |
| 2012 | 19 | 152 |
| 2013 | 31 | 205 |
| 2014 | 28 | 219 |
| 2015 | 21 | 213 |
| 2016 | 54 | 282 |
| 2017 | 40 | 370 |
| 2018 | 46 | 327 |
| 2019 | 52 | 400 |
| 2020 | 45 | 478 |
| 2021 | 65 | 846 |
| 2022 | 72 | 849 |
| 2023 | 77 | 951 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 68th for Economics in Japan and 2234th in the World with 635 publications made and 6,508 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #68 of 323 | In Japan |
| #739 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #2234 of 5,995 | In the World |
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 | 22 |
| 2003 | 13 | 20 |
| 2004 | 11 | 8 |
| 2005 | 20 | 32 |
| 2006 | 22 | 26 |
| 2007 | 22 | 40 |
| 2008 | 14 | 50 |
| 2009 | 19 | 65 |
| 2010 | 19 | 79 |
| 2011 | 26 | 110 |
| 2012 | 17 | 116 |
| 2013 | 22 | 149 |
| 2014 | 19 | 193 |
| 2015 | 22 | 158 |
| 2016 | 37 | 213 |
| 2017 | 26 | 292 |
| 2018 | 37 | 258 |
| 2019 | 38 | 304 |
| 2020 | 37 | 395 |
| 2021 | 46 | 602 |
| 2022 | 54 | 695 |
| 2023 | 76 | 918 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Kitakyushu ranked 128th for Art & Design in Japan and 2840th in the World with 383 publications made and 2,180 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Literature, Interior Design.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #128 of 328 | In Japan |
| #997 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #2840 of 5,720 | In the World |
University of Kitakyushu
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 3 |
| 2004 | 17 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 | 10 |
| 2006 | 23 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 | 22 |
| 2008 | 12 | 28 |
| 2009 | 11 | 42 |
| 2010 | 13 | 32 |
| 2011 | 17 | 55 |
| 2012 | 10 | 72 |
| 2013 | 12 | 65 |
| 2014 | 20 | 89 |
| 2015 | 16 | 88 |
| 2016 | 13 | 99 |
| 2017 | 20 | 112 |
| 2018 | 11 | 104 |
| 2019 | 19 | 120 |
| 2020 | 18 | 182 |
| 2021 | 25 | 223 |
| 2022 | 31 | 254 |
| 2023 | 36 | 333 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Kitakyushu in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the University of Kitakyushu
