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Chiba University

🇯🇵 Japan / Chiba / Chiba
Public Est. 1949

About

Chiba University is a national university located in Chiba, Japan, the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, a region noted for its industrial, intellectual and international achievements. It has campuses at Nishi-Chiba, Inohana, Matsudo, Kashiwanoha and Sumida. Its abbreviated name is Chibadai (千葉大).

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

ARWU #601-700 (2026)
US News #809 (2027)

Ranked in 38 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 851-900
60
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 1001–1200
32.1
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 601-700
2026
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =809
48
41.4
2027

Key Facts

Students
13,630
Student-Staff Ratio
8.6 : 1
Int'l Students
5%
Female : Male
38 : 62

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 201 401 601 801 1001 1150 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
98
Art & Design
Top 100
208
Space Science
218
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
=219
Immunology
251-300
Agriculture & Forestry
=298
Neuroscience and Behavior
301-400
Earth & Marine Sciences
301-400
Atmospheric Science
301-400
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
301-400
Medical Technology
351-400
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
=376
Geosciences
=393
Clinical Medicine
=399
Life Sciences & Medicine

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

QS

10 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Art & Design 98 60.1 2026
Agriculture & Forestry 251-300 - 2026
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 351-400 - 2026
Life Sciences & Medicine =399 60.3 2026
Natural Sciences 451-500 - 2020
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 451-500 - 2021
Medicine 451-500 - 2026
Chemistry 451-500 - 2026
Physics & Astronomy 451-500 - 2026
Biological Sciences 501-550 - 2026

US News

16 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Space Science 208 39.7 2027
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 218 29.6 2027
Immunology =219 24.9 2027
Neuroscience and Behavior =298 30.0 2027
Geosciences =376 27.9 2027
Clinical Medicine =393 46.5 2027
Biology and Biochemistry =444 29.6 2027
Oncology =467 19.2 2027
Plant and Animal Science =480 35.2 2027
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health 488 25.0 2026
Electrical and Electronic Engineering =686 19.7 2026
Physics & Astronomy =697 31.6 2027
Chemistry =939 35.5 2027
Computer Science =988 13.9 2026
Environment/Ecology 997 20.3 2026
Engineering =1,330 21.8 2027

ARWU

9 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Earth & Marine Sciences 301-400 - 2025
Atmospheric Science 301-400 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 301-400 - 2018
Medical Technology 301-400 - 2021
Chemistry 401-500 - 2018
Human Biological Sciences 401-500 - 2024
Agricultural Sciences 401-500 - 2021
Clinical Medicine 401-500 - 2024
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 401-500 - 2020

THE

7 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Clinical & Health 501–600 33.9 2026
Life Sciences 501–600 35.5 2026
Education & Training 601–800 20.1 2026
Arts & Humanities 601–800 16.8 2026
Physical Sciences 801–1000 27.5 2026
Social Sciences 801–1000 21.6 2026
Engineering & Technology 1001–1250 21.4 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Chiba University?

Chiba University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =809.

When was Chiba University founded?

Chiba University was founded in 1949.

What are the top subjects at Chiba University?

Top subjects at Chiba University include: Art & Design, Space Science, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Immunology, Agriculture & Forestry.

Where is Chiba University located?

Chiba University is located in Chiba, Japan.