Waseda University ranked 11th in Japan, 266th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 201 research topics. Waseda University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 78,482 academic publications and 1,254,311 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 590 notable alumni.
Waseda University ranked 13th for Engineering in Japan and 314th in the World with 51,260 publications made and 850,734 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Waseda University ranked 13th for Physics in Japan and 306th in the World with 48,566 publications made and 899,335 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
Waseda University ranked 19th for Chemistry in Japan and 451st in the World with 39,521 publications made and 775,486 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Waseda University ranked 11th for Computer Science in Japan and 415th in the World with 35,103 publications made and 486,434 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Waseda University ranked 33rd for Biology in Japan and 594th in the World with 35,033 publications made and 696,351 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Waseda University ranked 16th for Environmental Science in Japan and 558th in the World with 29,717 publications made and 481,948 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 650th in the World with 27,355 publications made and 350,596 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Waseda University ranked 68th for Medicine in Japan and 773rd in the World with 20,136 publications made and 371,419 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
Waseda University ranked 11th for Mathematics in Japan and 477th in the World with 15,517 publications made and 207,130 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 616th in the World with 13,742 publications made and 206,877 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Waseda University ranked 9th for Business in Japan and 437th in the World with 13,205 publications made and 148,805 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
Waseda University ranked 10th for Economics in Japan and 526th in the World with 7,632 publications made and 89,079 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 415th in the World with 6,930 publications made and 70,472 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.
