The University of Tokyo ranked 1st in Japan, 19th in the global 2026 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 463,257 academic publications and 13,180,669 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,019 notable alumni.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Chemistry in Japan and 4th in the World with 293,174 publications made and 9,456,504 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 273,177 publications made and 9,008,734 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 270,161 publications made and 7,447,830 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 263,273 publications made and 6,950,954 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 168,365 publications made and 4,561,058 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 33rd in the World with 156,383 publications made and 4,038,444 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Medicine in Japan and 46th in the World with 154,569 publications made and 4,995,319 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 84th in the World with 110,447 publications made and 2,584,032 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Linguistics.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Psychology in Japan and 77th in the World with 67,323 publications made and 1,903,799 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 56,522 publications made and 1,391,367 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 76th in the World with 37,851 publications made and 775,996 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Economics in Japan and 88th in the World with 25,430 publications made and 583,313 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 50th in the World with 22,103 publications made and 419,277 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.
