Wuhan University ranked 9th in China, 232nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 55 research topics. Wuhan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 190,960 academic publications and 3,794,050 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 43 notable alumni.
Wuhan University ranked 14th for Engineering in China and 77th in the World with 111,172 publications made and 2,414,329 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
Wuhan University ranked 12th for Biology in China and 137th in the World with 103,607 publications made and 2,556,107 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
Wuhan University ranked 17th for Chemistry in China and 116th in the World with 97,076 publications made and 2,383,465 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Wuhan University ranked 18th for Physics in China and 101st in the World with 96,161 publications made and 2,150,552 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Wuhan University ranked 12th for Computer Science in China and 115th in the World with 85,184 publications made and 1,400,929 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Wuhan University ranked 6th for Environmental Science in China and 87th in the World with 84,839 publications made and 1,743,813 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Wuhan University ranked 13th for Medicine in China and 162nd in the World with 67,576 publications made and 1,569,553 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry.
Wuhan University ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 198th in the World with 64,437 publications made and 1,170,920 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Wuhan University ranked 9th for Mathematics in China and 89th in the World with 42,633 publications made and 770,850 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Wuhan University ranked 14th for Psychology in China and 183rd in the World with 34,506 publications made and 751,656 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Wuhan University ranked 18th for Business in China and 189th in the World with 26,255 publications made and 316,635 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
Wuhan University ranked 10th for Economics in China and 188th in the World with 17,044 publications made and 262,476 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Wuhan University ranked 9th for Art & Design in China and 171st in the World with 12,704 publications made and 143,414 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Architecture.
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.
