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About
Tohoku University is a public research university in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. It is colloquially referred to as Tohokudai or Tonpei .
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 92 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
- 17,349
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 28 : 72
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
32 subjectsQS
41 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 61 | 70.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =75 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 88 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 92 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 92 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 41.2 | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
US News
33 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tohoku University?
Tohoku University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 102, THE Rank =103, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =308.
When was Tohoku University founded?
Tohoku University was founded in 1907.
What are the top subjects at Tohoku University?
Top subjects at Tohoku University include: Metallurgical Engineering, Classics & Ancient History, Physics & Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering.
Where is Tohoku University located?
Tohoku University is located in Sendai, Japan.