The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th in Japan, 219th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 215 research topics. The University of Tsukuba ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 123,835 academic publications and 2,724,097 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 99 notable alumni.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Biology in Japan and 231st in the World with 73,006 publications made and 1,919,074 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Chemistry in Japan and 195th in the World with 71,073 publications made and 1,911,065 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Engineering in Japan and 218th in the World with 66,075 publications made and 1,354,586 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 10th for Physics in Japan and 209th in the World with 64,157 publications made and 1,383,849 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 10th for Medicine in Japan and 273rd in the World with 50,790 publications made and 1,202,933 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Japan and 292nd in the World with 44,997 publications made and 963,620 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 10th for Computer Science in Japan and 317th in the World with 42,688 publications made and 809,720 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 497th in the World with 34,026 publications made and 631,990 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, Law, Sociology.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Psychology in Japan and 343rd in the World with 24,058 publications made and 456,426 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Mathematics in Japan and 376th in the World with 18,432 publications made and 330,393 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 10th for Business in Japan and 472nd in the World with 11,973 publications made and 165,696 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 7th for Economics in Japan and 444th in the World with 7,866 publications made and 143,395 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Art & Design in Japan and 388th in the World with 6,883 publications made and 82,887 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.
