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The University of Tokyo

(UT)

🇯🇵 Japan / Tokyo / Tokyo
Public Est. 1877

About

The University of Tokyo is a public research university in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1877 as the nation's first modern university by the merger of several pre-westernisation era institutions, its direct precursors include the Tenmongata, founded in 1684, and the Shōheizaka Institute.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

THE #26 (2026)
ARWU #30 (2026)

Ranked in 128 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 39
3
84.8
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 26
2
83.5
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 30
1
39.6
2026
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# 72
12
72.3
2027

Key Facts

Students
26,298
Student-Staff Ratio
10.2 : 1
Int'l Students
18%
Female : Male
12 : 88
Staff
8,192

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 26 51 76 100 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
7
Physics & Astronomy
Top 10
7
Space Science
Top 10
11
Modern Languages
Top 50
12
Oceanography
Top 50
14
Natural Sciences
Top 50
15
Environmental Sciences
Top 50
15
Civil & Structural Engineering
Top 50
17
Architecture
Top 50
=17
Art History
Top 50
17
Earth & Marine Sciences
Top 50
18
Engineering & Technology
Top 50
18
History
Top 50
19
Plant and Animal Science
Top 50
20
Classics & Ancient History
Top 50

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

48 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physics & Astronomy 7 351.8 2025
Oceanography 12 171.0 2025
Environmental Sciences 15 224.5 2025
Chemistry 16 269.2 2025
Civil Engineering 24 155.4 2025
Earth & Marine Sciences 32 198.5 2025
Atmospheric Science 33 182.0 2025
Biomedical Engineering 34 132.9 2025
Biological Sciences 37 194.2 2025
Biotechnology 39 143.5 2025
Robotic Science & Engineering 40 137.1 2025
Mathematics 43 181.9 2025
Metallurgical Engineering 45 121.2 2025
Remote Sensing 48 103.0 2025
Geography 51-75 - 2025
Economics & Econometrics 51-75 - 2025
Mechanical Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Automation & Control 76-100 - 2025
Computer Science 76-100 - 2025
Materials Science 76-100 - 2025
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 76-100 - 2025
Energy Science & Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Aerospace Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Marine/Ocean Engineering 76-100 - 2025
Mining & Mineral Engineering 76-100 - 2021
Veterinary Science 76-100 - 2025
Instruments Science & Technology 101-150 - 2025
Water Resources 101-150 - 2025
Transportation Science & Technology 101-150 - 2025
Artificial Intelligence 101-150 - 2025
Human Biological Sciences 101-150 - 2025
Ecology 151-200 - 2025
Agricultural Sciences 151-200 - 2025
Statistics & Operational Research 151-200 - 2025
Chemical Engineering 201-300 - 2025
Food Science & Technology 201-300 - 2019
Clinical Medicine 201-300 - 2025
Public Health 201-300 - 2025
Dentistry 201-300 - 2025
Nursing 201-300 - 2025
Law & Legal Studies 201-300 - 2019
Politics 201-300 - 2025
Communication & Media Studies 201-300 - 2023
Telecommunication Engineering 301-400 - 2025
Medical Technology 301-400 - 2023
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 401-500 - 2024
Psychology 401-500 - 2025

US News

49 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Space Science 7 87.4 2027
Physics & Astronomy 8 90.7 2027
Plant and Animal Science 19 82.2 2027
Molecular Biology and Genetics 23 69.2 2027
Biology and Biochemistry 24 67.8 2027
Geosciences =24 79.1 2027
Microbiology 32 58.8 2027
Chemistry 33 76.7 2027
Materials Science 47 71.7 2027
Environment/Ecology =51 71.7 2027
Neuroscience and Behavior 51 57.9 2027
Mathematics 53 71.4 2027
Engineering =54 72.0 2027
Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences =57 63.8 2027
Computer Science 59 65.8 2027
Clinical Medicine 62 70.5 2027
Immunology =79 46.8 2027
Marine and Freshwater Biology 83 30.9 2027
Condensed Matter Physics =89 58.9 2027
Energy and Fuels 92 64.4 2027
Optics =97 57.2 2027
Cell Biology =98 48.0 2027
Social Sciences and Public Health =100 63.1 2027
Mechanical Engineering 102 49.7 2027
Pharmacology and Toxicology 105 57.3 2027
Agricultural Sciences =109 50.6 2027
Arts and Humanities 115 56.0 2027
Psychiatry/Psychology 126 51.8 2027
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 128 48.9 2027
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology =130 40.4 2027
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology =133 51.1 2027
Artificial Intelligence =146 45.1 2027
Endocrinology and Metabolism 151 42.7 2027
Civil Engineering =152 34.8 2027
Physical Chemistry =158 61.1 2027
Surgery =164 44.8 2027
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health =165 58.4 2027
Polymer Science =168 30.0 2027
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology 170 42.6 2027
Water Resources =171 26.6 2027
Chemical Engineering =193 52.6 2027
Ecology =195 43.1 2027
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging =204 39.5 2027
Environmental Engineering 220 27.4 2027
Electrical and Electronic Engineering =223 51.9 2027
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems =231 34.8 2027
Infectious Diseases =234 24.0 2027
Oncology =238 40.2 2027
Economics & Econometrics =255 37.3 2027

QS

53 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physics & Astronomy 8 90.3 2026
Modern Languages 11 86.9 2026
Natural Sciences 14 87.9 2026
Civil & Structural Engineering 15 85.0 2026
Chemistry 15 84.8 2026
Architecture 17 78.1 2026
Art History =17 80.1 2026
Earth & Marine Sciences 17 82.8 2026
Engineering & Technology 18 84.7 2026
History 18 83.3 2026
Classics & Ancient History 20 80.6 2026
Chemical Engineering 20 82.5 2026
Electrical & Electronic Engineering =20 81.8 2026
Geography 20 84.2 2026
Materials Science =20 82.6 2026
Linguistics =22 78.2 2026
Data Science =23 82.2 2026
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 23 82.6 2026
Biological Sciences 23 81.0 2026
Geophysics 24 80.8 2026
Law & Legal Studies 24 80.5 2026
Social Policy & Administration 24 81.6 2026
Anatomy & Physiology =25 85.7 2026
Geology 25 81.4 2026
Archaeology =26 79.7 2026
Mathematics 26 79.5 2026
Arts & Humanities =28 83.0 2026
Development Studies 29 72.7 2026
Economics & Econometrics =31 79.9 2026
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 33 77.3 2026
Life Sciences & Medicine =36 81.4 2026
Social Sciences & Management =36 79.9 2026
Environmental Sciences =36 81.6 2026
Anthropology 37 78.0 2026
Politics =37 74.6 2026
Statistics & Operational Research =37 79.6 2026
Accounting & Finance =39 76.7 2026
Computer Science 41 74.6 2026
English Language & Literature 43 75.7 2026
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies 51-100 - 2026
Nursing 51-100 - 2026
Veterinary Science 51-100 - 2026
Communication & Media Studies 51-100 - 2026
Library & Information Management 51-100 - 2026
Sports-Related Subjects 51-100 - 2026
Medicine 57 73.9 2026
Education & Training 59 73.9 2026
Agriculture & Forestry =66 65.7 2026
Art & Design 72 63.0 2026
Business & Management Studies 72 72.5 2026
Performing Arts 101-150 - 2026
Philosophy 101-150 - 2026
Psychology 101-150 - 2026

THE

11 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Sciences 24 81.9 2026
Clinical & Health 25 80.0 2026
Education & Training 25 72.8 2026
Business & Economics =26 74.3 2026
Engineering & Technology 29 81.0 2026
Life Sciences 30 82.7 2026
Social Sciences =35 72.6 2026
Computer Science 37 82.8 2026
Arts & Humanities =46 64.7 2026
Law & Legal Studies 51 58.9 2026
Psychology 70 63.3 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of The University of Tokyo?

The University of Tokyo's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 39, THE Rank 26, ARWU Rank 30, US News Rank 72.

When was The University of Tokyo founded?

The University of Tokyo was founded in 1877.

What are the top subjects at The University of Tokyo?

Top subjects at The University of Tokyo include: Physics & Astronomy, Space Science, Modern Languages, Oceanography, Natural Sciences.

Where is The University of Tokyo located?

The University of Tokyo is located in Tokyo, Japan.