Zhejiang University ranked 4th in China, 124th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 15 research topics. Zhejiang University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 314,181 academic publications and 6,787,453 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 58 notable alumni.
Zhejiang University ranked 1st for Chemistry in China and 25th in the World with 201,305 publications made and 5,190,921 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Engineering in China and 16th in the World with 195,829 publications made and 4,429,082 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Zhejiang University ranked 1st for Biology in China and 50th in the World with 192,094 publications made and 4,962,882 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Zhejiang University ranked 2nd for Physics in China and 22nd in the World with 178,944 publications made and 4,130,131 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 31st in the World with 133,157 publications made and 2,986,234 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Zhejiang University ranked 4th for Computer Science in China and 58th in the World with 131,618 publications made and 2,312,886 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Zhejiang University ranked 10th for Medicine in China and 121st in the World with 109,128 publications made and 2,477,169 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 152nd in the World with 86,693 publications made and 1,591,079 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Zhejiang University ranked 7th for Mathematics in China and 72nd in the World with 57,604 publications made and 1,023,748 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Zhejiang University ranked 9th for Psychology in China and 144th in the World with 50,722 publications made and 1,012,676 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Education Majors.
Zhejiang University ranked 6th for Business in China and 69th in the World with 42,580 publications made and 672,664 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Zhejiang University ranked 8th for Economics in China and 150th in the World with 20,274 publications made and 352,171 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 76th in the World with 19,467 publications made and 292,689 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, 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.
