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About
Hokkaido University , or Hokudai (北大), is a public research university in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Founded in 1918, it is the fifth-oldest government-authorised university in Japan and one of the former Imperial Universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 83 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
- 17,693
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 30 : 70
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
32 subjectsQS
34 subjectsUS News
28 subjectsTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hokkaido University?
Hokkaido University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =179, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =434.
When was Hokkaido University founded?
Hokkaido University was founded in 1876.
What are the top subjects at Hokkaido University?
Top subjects at Hokkaido University include: Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Mining & Mineral Engineering.
Where is Hokkaido University located?
Hokkaido University is located in Sapporo, Japan.