Wakayama University ranked 139th in Japan, 2136th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 41 research topics. Wakayama University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,074 academic publications and 57,954 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Wakayama University ranked 137th for Engineering in Japan and 2339th in the World with 3,356 publications made and 38,908 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Wakayama University ranked 140th for Physics in Japan and 2307th in the World with 3,046 publications made and 36,245 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Wakayama University ranked 121st for Computer Science in Japan and 2252nd in the World with 2,712 publications made and 29,113 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
Wakayama University ranked 182nd for Chemistry in Japan and 2550th in the World with 2,461 publications made and 34,010 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Wakayama University ranked 193rd for Biology in Japan and 3141st in the World with 2,182 publications made and 29,813 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
Wakayama University ranked 127th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 3378th in the World with 1,963 publications made and 22,371 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
Wakayama University ranked 173rd for Environmental Science in Japan and 3423rd in the World with 1,747 publications made and 19,431 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Wakayama University ranked 186th for Medicine in Japan and 3286th in the World with 1,182 publications made and 17,445 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
Wakayama University ranked 80th for Business in Japan and 2498th in the World with 975 publications made and 12,601 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
Wakayama University ranked 122nd for Mathematics in Japan and 2790th in the World with 934 publications made and 11,980 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
Wakayama University ranked 152nd for Psychology in Japan and 3166th in the World with 838 publications made and 10,209 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors.
Wakayama University ranked 83rd for Art & Design in Japan and 2257th in the World with 680 publications made and 6,163 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Graphics, Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics.
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.
