Tohoku University ranked 4th in Japan, 114th in the global 2026 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 256,863 academic publications and 5,718,136 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 53 notable alumni.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Chemistry in Japan and 33rd in the World with 187,197 publications made and 4,461,710 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Physics in Japan and 25th in the World with 168,802 publications made and 3,632,946 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 33rd in the World with 166,781 publications made and 3,503,504 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Biology in Japan and 80th in the World with 151,142 publications made and 3,798,949 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Tohoku University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 84th in the World with 95,205 publications made and 2,146,073 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Tohoku University ranked 5th for Medicine in Japan and 144th in the World with 90,040 publications made and 2,150,063 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry, Immunology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Japan and 153rd in the World with 71,564 publications made and 1,429,972 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 361st in the World with 46,574 publications made and 959,142 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, History, Archaeology, Sociology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Psychology in Japan and 196th in the World with 35,335 publications made and 805,719 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Japan and 243rd in the World with 24,292 publications made and 485,618 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 380th in the World with 14,344 publications made and 214,927 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Tohoku University ranked 4th for Art & Design in Japan and 220th in the World with 9,364 publications made and 176,860 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 410th in the World with 8,698 publications made and 165,304 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
