Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University: Rankings

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 227th in China, 2839th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 94 research topics. Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,285 academic publications and 191,167 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2839 of 14,131 In the World
#847 of 5,830 In Asia
#227 of 960 In China
#2 of 4 In Suzhou
#159 of 1,015 For Game Design and Development
#475 of 1,928 For Investment Banking and Stock trading
#575 of 1,059 For Tax Law
#2465 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 91 other topics

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Computer Science rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 163rd for Computer Science in China and 1288th in the World with 7,756 publications made and 107,234 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#163 of 563 In China
#434 of 2,842 In Asia
#1288 of 6,855 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2005 1 1
2006 2 1
2007 2 2
2008 12 5
2009 28 20
2010 61 53
2011 95 157
2012 152 385
2013 179 545
2014 219 991
2015 258 1321
2016 291 1974
2017 317 2828
2018 410 4445
2019 461 6369
2020 525 8999
2021 639 12139
2022 870 13926
2023 1196 16955
2024 1211 18081
2025 992 17498

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Game Design and Development 11 26 159
Human-Computer Interaction 61 137 592
Multimedia 62 180 763
Data Science 67 173 820
UX/UI Desgin 80 215 831
Database Administration 128 300 887
Animation 181 371 957
Management Information Systems 77 203 960
Blockchain and Cryptography 141 377 967
Cognitive Science 137 292 979
Robotics 150 388 983
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 146 331 1010
Machine Learning 145 356 1011
Cyber Security 121 331 1011
Computer Graphics 128 323 1038
Computational Linguistics 126 371 1045
Computer Vision 163 388 1081
Software Engineering 112 275 1100
Computer Networking 162 433 1179
Computer Engineering 177 521 1273
Telecommunications 209 568 1391
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 207 576 1518
Neuroscience 209 684 1954
Library and Information science 215 822 2770

Engineering rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 274th for Engineering in China and 1782nd in the World with 7,529 publications made and 117,558 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#274 of 560 In China
#742 of 2,841 In Asia
#1782 of 6,795 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 0 1
2006 1 3
2007 1 1
2008 9 4
2009 22 19
2010 55 47
2011 84 127
2012 130 316
2013 144 465
2014 190 876
2015 247 1239
2016 273 1880
2017 347 2755
2018 443 4361
2019 500 6406
2020 539 9071
2021 648 12461
2022 892 15246
2023 1155 19113
2024 1135 22326
2025 854 23147

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 61 137 592
Architecture 59 135 624
Construction Management 83 193 682
Landscape Architecture 139 233 731
Architectural Engineering 101 239 771
Transportation Engineering 116 299 936
Robotics 150 388 983
Systems Engineering 116 300 1079
Renewable Energy Engineering 127 429 1081
Computer Networking 162 433 1179
Engineering Management 208 361 1219
Electrical Engineering 186 505 1257
Operations Research 176 484 1269
Computer Engineering 177 521 1273
Electronic Engineering 189 535 1277
Remote Sensing 196 460 1299
Reliability and Quality Engineering 193 514 1321
Civil Engineering 196 499 1357
Telecommunications 209 568 1391
Applied/Engineering Physics 248 626 1469
Automation and Control engineering 237 650 1481
Structural Engineering 222 634 1554
Automotive Engineering 212 666 1599
Acoustical Engineering 244 662 1699
Biomedical Engineering 231 766 1777
Mechanical Engineering 253 731 1824
Aerospace Engineering 254 733 1839
Nanotechnology 319 926 1868
Geotechnical Engineering 281 824 1937
Environmental Engineering 272 889 2010
Materials Science 320 986 2134
Chemical Engineering 352 1089 2187
Optical Engineering 336 1048 2317
Metallurgical Engineering 344 1105 2345
Biotechnology 349 1493 3198

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 167th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 1827th in the World with 6,989 publications made and 98,501 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#167 of 563 In China
#500 of 2,867 In Asia
#1827 of 7,088 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 0
2004 1 0
2005 0 1
2006 1 5
2007 4 2
2008 8 6
2009 26 9
2010 41 47
2011 68 110
2012 129 260
2013 128 379
2014 169 682
2015 221 863
2016 251 1289
2017 312 1982
2018 416 3251
2019 424 4968
2020 526 7585
2021 607 10672
2022 883 12427
2023 1098 15600
2024 1040 17069
2025 761 17323

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 32 115 673
Broadcast Journalism 50 162 775
Journalism and Digital Media 74 245 962
Media Studies 28 107 972
Political Economy 34 118 1004
Urban and Regional planning 144 265 1118
Communications and Public Relations 74 232 1153
Archaeology 175 367 1236
History 169 371 1340
Law 145 338 1364
Public Policy / Administration 97 243 1378
Education Majors 113 354 1416
Linguistics 178 473 1450
Anthropology 98 340 1496
Aesthetics 169 402 1508
Political Science 142 361 1558
Gender Studies 62 251 1570
Sociology 136 413 1667
Art History 127 320 1864
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 143 521 1945
Philosophy 165 540 1980
Demography 192 725 2118
Classics and Ancient History 222 700 2362
Library and Information science 215 822 2770

Physics rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 296th for Physics in China and 2005th in the World with 6,004 publications made and 89,498 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#296 of 558 In China
#853 of 2,822 In Asia
#2005 of 6,729 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 0 1
2006 1 4
2007 1 2
2008 6 4
2009 17 20
2010 38 42
2011 72 94
2012 108 248
2013 107 344
2014 145 679
2015 201 966
2016 227 1424
2017 287 2096
2018 363 3295
2019 406 4843
2020 447 6826
2021 556 9836
2022 719 12160
2023 907 15171
2024 859 17612
2025 642 18490

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Applied/Engineering Physics 248 626 1469
Theoretical Physics 200 587 1682
Acoustical Engineering 244 662 1699
Quantum and Particle physics 285 786 1860
Nanotechnology 319 926 1868
Astrophysics and Astronomy 241 691 1890
Condensed Matter Physics 302 944 1995
Materials Science 320 986 2134
Optical Engineering 336 1048 2317
Nuclear Physics 358 1316 2871

Environmental Science rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 242nd for Environmental Science in China and 1828th in the World with 5,947 publications made and 104,517 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#242 of 553 In China
#676 of 2,841 In Asia
#1828 of 6,888 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 0 1
2006 1 2
2007 1 3
2008 5 3
2009 15 13
2010 33 36
2011 59 88
2012 99 237
2013 110 337
2014 144 670
2015 201 967
2016 238 1513
2017 290 2242
2018 356 3416
2019 414 4935
2020 455 7425
2021 542 10557
2022 740 13070
2023 902 16589
2024 876 19158
2025 558 20314

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Urban and Regional planning 144 265 1118
Petrology and Geochemistry 179 510 1457
Geography and Cartography 185 464 1489
Oceanography 229 625 1676
Environmental Management 249 689 1702
Ecology 226 655 1767
Geology 254 723 1891
Geotechnical Engineering 281 824 1937
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 272 848 2009
Environmental Engineering 272 889 2010
Earth science and Geophysics 292 821 2028
Paleontology 288 914 2260
Environmental Chemistry 329 1075 2315
Forestry 214 868 2364
Agricultural Science 300 1050 2454
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 318 1204 3023

Biology rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 336th for Biology in China and 2565th in the World with 5,238 publications made and 90,175 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#336 of 553 In China
#1128 of 2,838 In Asia
#2565 of 6,841 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2003 1 0
2004 0 2
2005 0 2
2006 1 3
2007 1 3
2008 3 2
2009 11 7
2010 27 24
2011 41 55
2012 76 163
2013 88 269
2014 111 523
2015 160 819
2016 154 1263
2017 218 1771
2018 264 2814
2019 363 4328
2020 437 7143
2021 486 10329
2022 639 12979
2023 804 15822
2024 792 17490
2025 673 18662

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 207 576 1518
Evolutionary Biology 257 566 1707
Nanotechnology 319 926 1868
Neuroscience 209 684 1954
Virology 200 808 2101
Paleontology 288 914 2260
Oncology and Cancer research 268 1006 2293
Forestry 214 868 2364
Zoology 243 837 2368
Genetics 316 1045 2404
Agricultural Science 300 1050 2454
Biochemistry 356 1195 2579
Molecular Biology 357 1184 2618
Botany 321 1191 2765
Microbiology 327 1354 2957
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 318 1204 3023
Pharmacology 355 1454 3112
Nutrition and Food Science 374 1506 3182
Biotechnology 349 1493 3198
Immunology 334 1379 3231
Horticulture 418 1613 3467

Chemistry rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 358th for Chemistry in China and 2425th in the World with 4,498 publications made and 79,604 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#358 of 547 In China
#1112 of 2,785 In Asia
#2425 of 6,561 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 0 2
2006 1 3
2007 1 2
2008 1 2
2009 13 15
2010 16 22
2011 43 57
2012 64 175
2013 74 240
2014 110 492
2015 158 796
2016 151 1207
2017 204 1670
2018 237 2588
2019 325 3827
2020 361 5711
2021 406 8356
2022 528 10771
2023 646 13256
2024 672 16267
2025 583 18047

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 179 510 1457
Nanotechnology 319 926 1868
Physical chemistry 315 930 1981
Computational Chemistry 312 962 2129
Materials Science 320 986 2134
Chemical Engineering 352 1089 2187
Environmental Chemistry 329 1075 2315
Biochemistry 356 1195 2579
Organic Chemistry 388 1260 2633
Inorganic Chemistry 402 1296 2655
Nutrition and Food Science 374 1506 3182

Business rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 127th for Business in China and 1164th in the World with 4,074 publications made and 58,757 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#127 of 557 In China
#312 of 2,654 In Asia
#1164 of 6,366 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2003 1 0
2004 1 0
2005 1 1
2006 2 4
2007 3 4
2008 5 8
2009 20 12
2010 23 19
2011 46 62
2012 100 169
2013 103 245
2014 105 445
2015 146 575
2016 196 821
2017 186 1325
2018 271 2136
2019 236 2992
2020 301 4483
2021 354 6251
2022 485 7373
2023 651 8983
2024 541 9187
2025 356 8647

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 50 112 475
Tax Law 49 111 575
Supply Chain Management 100 233 658
Construction Management 83 193 682
Real Estate 96 214 766
Actuarial Science 81 182 885
Risk Management 101 215 908
Entertainment Industry Business 54 187 910
Entrepreneurship 62 191 931
Management Information Systems 77 203 960
Marketing 92 264 1021
Finance 110 263 1045
Accounting 79 255 1081
Project Management 80 262 1178
Management 145 368 1203
International Trade 111 259 1211
Engineering Management 208 361 1219
International Business 110 264 1225
Operations Research 176 484 1269
Advertising 96 368 1362
Public Policy / Administration 97 243 1378
Hospitality and Hotel Management 202 535 1400
Human Resource Management 162 465 1518

Mathematics rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 192nd for Mathematics in China and 1494th in the World with 3,895 publications made and 57,535 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#192 of 550 In China
#520 of 2,725 In Asia
#1494 of 6,434 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2006 2 4
2007 3 4
2008 7 4
2009 16 13
2010 38 44
2011 66 98
2012 109 214
2013 96 329
2014 114 546
2015 137 665
2016 150 918
2017 187 1417
2018 258 2154
2019 257 3144
2020 277 4567
2021 356 6079
2022 471 7196
2023 589 8480
2024 475 7291
2025 344 6577

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 81 182 885
Blockchain and Cryptography 141 377 967
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 126 287 1081
Operations Research 176 484 1269
Math Teachers 112 395 1452
Applied Mathematics 232 579 1527
Statistics 212 578 1597

Psychology rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 169th for Psychology in China and 1652nd in the World with 3,408 publications made and 45,038 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#169 of 553 In China
#559 of 2,766 In Asia
#1652 of 6,663 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 2
2006 0 2
2007 1 0
2008 4 1
2009 7 3
2010 19 10
2011 40 33
2012 68 117
2013 61 162
2014 88 290
2015 99 418
2016 100 597
2017 120 873
2018 169 1373
2019 175 1966
2020 242 3236
2021 304 4792
2022 441 5848
2023 552 7215
2024 536 7533
2025 457 7567

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Cognitive Science 137 292 979
Education Majors 113 354 1416
Social Psychology 142 415 1520
Child Psychology 112 440 1661
Neuroscience 209 684 1954
Psychiatry 221 788 2207
Clinical Psychology 189 832 2539

Economics rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 130th for Economics in China and 1220th in the World with 2,711 publications made and 38,973 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#130 of 541 In China
#306 of 2,559 In Asia
#1220 of 6,188 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2003 1 0
2004 1 1
2005 1 2
2006 2 4
2007 3 4
2008 4 8
2009 7 8
2010 14 17
2011 33 40
2012 68 103
2013 68 164
2014 71 284
2015 91 334
2016 101 476
2017 116 799
2018 186 1221
2019 182 1801
2020 201 2718
2021 252 3802
2022 337 4603
2023 428 5770
2024 358 5688
2025 223 5576

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 50 112 475
International Relations and Diplomacy 32 115 673
Environmental Economics 114 227 732
Actuarial Science 81 182 885
Political Economy 34 118 1004
Finance 110 263 1045
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 126 287 1081
International Trade 111 259 1211
International Economics 117 314 1385
Development Studies 156 426 1501

Art & Design rankings

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University ranked 131st for Art & Design in China and 1239th in the World with 1,818 publications made and 20,833 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Game Design and Development.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#131 of 554 In China
#308 of 2,450 In Asia
#1239 of 6,010 In the World

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2008 1 1
2009 3 4
2010 11 4
2011 13 26
2012 30 50
2013 28 66
2014 48 150
2015 50 166
2016 66 250
2017 84 366
2018 103 673
2019 127 1024
2020 127 1425
2021 156 1958
2022 208 2419
2023 296 3059
2024 292 3750
2025 210 3734

The following table provides academic rankings for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield China ranking Asia ranking World rank
Game Design and Development 11 26 159
Architecture 59 135 624
Interior Design 124 228 681
Painting and Drawing 93 179 702
Sculpture 93 179 702
Landscape Architecture 139 233 731
Illustration and Concept Art 106 194 735
Multimedia 62 180 763
Cinematography 22 93 801
UX/UI Desgin 80 215 831
Entertainment Industry Business 54 187 910
Animation 181 371 957
Computer Graphics 128 323 1038
Fashion Design 141 342 1262
Creative Writing 81 231 1275
Aesthetics 169 402 1508
Literature 171 418 1586
Art History 127 320 1864

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Speciality China Asia World Rank
Healthcare Management (MHA) 79 434 1590
Gerontology 106 443 1765
Public Health 189 748 2143
Sports Medicine 162 727 2145
Nursing 162 736 2305
Health Science 166 727 2367
Pathology 271 995 2448
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 267 987 2507
Medicine 283 1053 2638
Family medicine 192 979 2813
Physical Therapy 283 1101 2846
Cardiology 279 1175 2895
Anatomy and Physiology 352 1297 3173
Surgery 295 1266 3213