The University of Tokyo ranked 1st in Japan, 20th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 12 research topics. The University of Tokyo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 397,119 academic publications and 9,840,401 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 955 notable alumni.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Chemistry in Japan and 3rd in the World with 259,484 publications made and 7,402,407 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Biology in Japan and 14th in the World with 238,780 publications made and 6,909,365 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Physics in Japan and 4th in the World with 236,230 publications made and 5,678,401 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 5th in the World with 231,938 publications made and 5,296,837 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 13th in the World with 146,704 publications made and 3,360,538 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 29th in the World with 135,363 publications made and 2,884,781 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 41st in the World with 134,609 publications made and 3,753,834 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 77th in the World with 95,123 publications made and 1,783,376 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Linguistics.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Psychology in Japan and 73rd in the World with 58,507 publications made and 1,428,669 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Mathematics in Japan and 54th in the World with 50,062 publications made and 999,238 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 68th in the World with 33,524 publications made and 550,646 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Tokyo ranked 1st for Economics in Japan and 79th in the World with 22,270 publications made and 421,508 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 44th in the World with 19,078 publications made and 287,956 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, 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.