Waseda University ranked 11th in Japan, 296th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 202 research topics. Waseda University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,518 academic publications and 1,191,836 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 559 notable alumni.
Waseda University ranked 13th for Engineering in Japan and 309th in the World with 50,240 publications made and 811,442 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Waseda University ranked 13th for Physics in Japan and 299th in the World with 47,605 publications made and 858,886 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Waseda University ranked 20th for Chemistry in Japan and 446th in the World with 38,786 publications made and 738,241 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Waseda University ranked 33rd for Biology in Japan and 586th in the World with 34,288 publications made and 663,609 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Waseda University ranked 11th for Computer Science in Japan and 406th in the World with 34,222 publications made and 462,973 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Waseda University ranked 16th for Environmental Science in Japan and 551st in the World with 29,073 publications made and 455,307 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Waseda University ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 648th in the World with 26,636 publications made and 327,513 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Waseda University ranked 68th for Medicine in Japan and 768th in the World with 19,547 publications made and 351,111 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
Waseda University ranked 11th for Mathematics in Japan and 475th in the World with 15,228 publications made and 195,544 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
Waseda University ranked 23rd for Psychology in Japan and 611th in the World with 13,311 publications made and 194,017 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Waseda University ranked 9th for Business in Japan and 433rd in the World with 12,942 publications made and 140,302 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Waseda University ranked 10th for Economics in Japan and 526th in the World with 7,473 publications made and 82,744 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Waseda University ranked 10th for Art & Design in Japan and 408th in the World with 6,776 publications made and 66,395 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.
