About
Hirosaki University is a Japanese national university in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1949, it comprises five faculties: Faculty of the Humanities, Faculty of Education History, Hirosaki University Medical School History, Faculty of Science and Technology, and Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science. Its abbreviated form is Hirodai.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,845
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =1,352 | 27.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hirosaki University?
Hirosaki University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,767.
When was Hirosaki University founded?
Hirosaki University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Hirosaki University?
Top subjects at Hirosaki University include: Chemical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Hirosaki University located?
Hirosaki University is located in Hirosaki, Japan.