About
Saitama University is a Japanese national university located in a suburban area of Sakura-ku, Saitama City, capital of Saitama Prefecture in Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 6 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,341
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 32 : 68
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2020 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =940 | 21.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,333 | 21.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Saitama University?
Saitama University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =2,048.
When was Saitama University founded?
Saitama University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Saitama University?
Top subjects at Saitama University include: Agricultural Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Saitama University located?
Saitama University is located in Saitama, Japan.