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Hiroshima University is a Japanese national research university located in Higashihiroshima and Hiroshima, Japan. Established in 1929, it was chartered as a university in 1949 following the merge of a number of national educational institutions. Its abbreviated form is Hirodai, and it is included in the group of quasi-elite national universities in Japan known as “Kaneokachihiro”.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,922
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
- Staff
- 3,568
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =369 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =385 | 64.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 79 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 184 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 236 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 247 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =284 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =336 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =345 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =398 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =398 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =411 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =440 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =473 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =485 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =526 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =606 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 611 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 629 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =713 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =819 | 48.6 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.1 | 2024 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hiroshima University?
Hiroshima University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =481, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =628.
When was Hiroshima University founded?
Hiroshima University was founded in 1929.
What are the top subjects at Hiroshima University?
Top subjects at Hiroshima University include: Dentistry, Space Science, Petroleum Engineering, Transportation Science & Technology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Where is Hiroshima University located?
Hiroshima University is located in Hiroshima, Japan.