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About
Kanazawa University is a Japanese national university in the city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. The university was founded in 1949, although it can trace its roots back to 1862.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 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
- 10,216
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 36 : 64
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 379 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =541 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =627 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =836 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =955 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =956 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,193 | 36.9 | 2026 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kanazawa University?
Kanazawa University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,207.
When was Kanazawa University founded?
Kanazawa University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Kanazawa University?
Top subjects at Kanazawa University include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Medical Technology, Oncology, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Kanazawa University located?
Kanazawa University is located in Kanazawa, Japan.