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.
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
1501+
300
2026
THE
1501+
—
10.3
2026
ARWU
901-1000
—
2023
US News
=2,048
63575
21.1
2026
Want to apply to this university?
Our AI advisor can evaluate your profile against this school’s admission criteria and suggest a strategy.
Key Facts
8,341
Students
16.0 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
6%
Int'l Students
32 : 68
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
401-500
Agricultural Sciences
551-600
Physics & Astronomy
801–1000
Life Sciences
=940
Physics
1001–1250
Physical Sciences
1251+
Engineering & Technology
=1,333
Engineering
Subject Rankings
ARWU
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 | =940 | 21.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,333 | 21.1 | 2026 |