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About
Kumamoto University , abbreviated to Kumadai (熊大), is a Japanese national university located in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan. It was established on May 31, 1949, at which time the following institutions were subsumed into it; Kumamoto Teachers College, Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College (1885), the Fifth High School (1887), Kumamoto Medical College (1896), and Kumamot...
Kumamoto University , abbreviated to Kumadai (熊大), is a Japanese national university located in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan. It was established on May 31, 1949, at which time the following institutions were subsumed into it; Kumamoto Teachers College, Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College (1885), the Fifth High School (1887), Kumamoto Medical College (1896), and Kumamoto Technical College (1906).
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 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
- 9,401
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 233 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 240 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 364 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =376 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 460 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 487 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =630 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =670 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =724 | 38.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =870 | 38.4 | 2026 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kumamoto University?
Kumamoto University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,134.
When was Kumamoto University founded?
Kumamoto University was founded in 1925.
What are the top subjects at Kumamoto University?
Top subjects at Kumamoto University include: Biomedical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Surgery, Biological Sciences.
Where is Kumamoto University located?
Kumamoto University is located in Kumamoto, Japan.