Tohoku University ranked 4th in Japan, 121st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 60 research topics. Tohoku University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 227,319 academic publications and 4,456,155 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 49 notable alumni.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Chemistry in Japan and 26th in the World with 169,200 publications made and 3,608,187 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Physics in Japan and 22nd in the World with 151,585 publications made and 2,907,925 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 24th in the World with 150,348 publications made and 2,807,466 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Biology in Japan and 68th in the World with 135,608 publications made and 3,021,493 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 72nd in the World with 85,567 publications made and 1,668,567 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Medicine in Japan and 127th in the World with 80,319 publications made and 1,678,311 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology, Psychiatry.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Japan and 132nd in the World with 63,711 publications made and 1,088,929 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 306th in the World with 40,865 publications made and 687,824 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, History, Archaeology, Sociology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Psychology in Japan and 177th in the World with 31,890 publications made and 635,495 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Japan and 220th in the World with 21,796 publications made and 370,561 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 348th in the World with 12,761 publications made and 155,272 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Art & Design in Japan and 185th in the World with 8,314 publications made and 135,781 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 377th in the World with 7,702 publications made and 120,782 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
