Zhejiang University ranked 4th in China, 100th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 14 research topics. Zhejiang University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 297,142 academic publications and 6,039,598 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 56 notable alumni.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in China and 27th in the World with 191,857 publications made and 4,629,207 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Engineering in China and 18th in the World with 186,660 publications made and 3,952,570 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Zhejiang University ranked 1st for Biology in China and 53rd in the World with 182,121 publications made and 4,419,165 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Physics in China and 26th in the World with 170,689 publications made and 3,695,438 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in China and 35th in the World with 127,446 publications made and 2,668,441 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Zhejiang University ranked 4th for Computer Science in China and 64th in the World with 124,007 publications made and 2,046,226 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Zhejiang University ranked 10th for Medicine in China and 130th in the World with 102,301 publications made and 2,183,905 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer research, Psychiatry.
Zhejiang University ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 168th in the World with 82,310 publications made and 1,404,220 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Zhejiang University ranked 7th for Mathematics in China and 75th in the World with 55,695 publications made and 928,834 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Zhejiang University ranked 8th for Psychology in China and 152nd in the World with 47,584 publications made and 890,718 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Zhejiang University ranked 6th for Business in China and 72nd in the World with 40,963 publications made and 605,203 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Zhejiang University ranked 8th for Economics in China and 155th in the World with 19,541 publications made and 313,604 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Zhejiang University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in China and 79th in the World with 18,361 publications made and 260,612 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, Aesthetics, 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.
