Tohoku University ranked 4th in Japan, 124th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 52 research topics. Tohoku University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 252,165 academic publications and 5,476,209 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Chemistry in Japan and 31st in the World with 184,506 publications made and 4,287,365 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Physics in Japan and 24th in the World with 166,233 publications made and 3,488,083 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanotechnology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Engineering in Japan and 31st in the World with 164,264 publications made and 3,363,154 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Biology in Japan and 79th in the World with 148,366 publications made and 3,641,193 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 80th in the World with 93,696 publications made and 2,051,835 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Medicine in Japan and 142nd in the World with 88,114 publications made and 2,058,968 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Japan and 145th in the World with 70,136 publications made and 1,363,172 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 348th in the World with 45,496 publications made and 914,322 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, History, Archaeology, Sociology.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Psychology in Japan and 193rd in the World with 34,530 publications made and 770,183 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Japan and 240th in the World with 23,805 publications made and 463,202 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Business in Japan and 377th in the World with 14,085 publications made and 203,938 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Art & Design in Japan and 211th in the World with 9,166 publications made and 169,510 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.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Economics in Japan and 409th in the World with 8,516 publications made and 158,351 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
