The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th in Japan, 235th in the global 2025 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 120,729 academic publications and 2,598,154 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 225th in the World with 71,209 publications made and 1,831,833 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Chemistry in Japan and 192nd in the World with 69,772 publications made and 1,829,093 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Engineering in Japan and 208th in the World with 64,783 publications made and 1,292,299 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 205th in the World with 62,903 publications made and 1,323,676 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 269th in the World with 49,169 publications made and 1,143,033 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 282nd in the World with 44,096 publications made and 919,080 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 314th in the World with 41,615 publications made and 779,139 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 488th in the World with 33,146 publications made and 588,852 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, Law, Sociology.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 9th for Psychology in Japan and 339th in the World with 23,277 publications made and 433,098 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 18,022 publications made and 315,685 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 467th in the World with 11,731 publications made and 150,636 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
The University of Tsukuba ranked 7th for Economics in Japan and 433rd in the World with 7,673 publications made and 126,998 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 383rd in the World with 6,710 publications made and 78,782 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.
