The University of Tokyo ranked 1st in Japan, 21st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 10 research topics. The University of Tokyo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 453,358 academic publications and 12,628,844 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 980 notable alumni.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Chemistry in Japan and 4th in the World with 288,608 publications made and 9,091,132 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Biology in Japan and 15th in the World with 267,905 publications made and 8,658,844 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Physics in Japan and 5th in the World with 265,145 publications made and 7,141,032 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Engineering in Japan and 7th in the World with 258,764 publications made and 6,662,192 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Japan and 15th in the World with 165,340 publications made and 4,369,634 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Computer Science in Japan and 32nd in the World with 152,787 publications made and 3,854,749 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Medicine in Japan and 45th in the World with 151,077 publications made and 4,782,305 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 81st in the World with 108,036 publications made and 2,458,137 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Linguistics.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Psychology in Japan and 75th in the World with 65,737 publications made and 1,825,451 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Mathematics in Japan and 61st in the World with 55,445 publications made and 1,339,559 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Business in Japan and 75th in the World with 37,175 publications made and 735,921 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Economics in Japan and 87th in the World with 24,953 publications made and 562,353 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Art & Design in Japan and 49th in the World with 21,605 publications made and 402,655 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, 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.
