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
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 126 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
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
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
48 subjectsUS News
47 subjectsQS
53 subjectsTHE
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 |
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 31, US News Rank 84.
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.