The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo in the four world rankings

Each figure is the institution's position in that publisher's latest released edition.

• QS World University Rankings 2027 Published 2026-06-18 Publisher's page #39
• Times Higher Education 2026 Published 2025-10-09 Publisher's page #26
• ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025 Published 2025-08-15 Publisher's page #31
• U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026 Published 2025-06-25 Publisher's page #84

The publishers disagree by 58 places. Check which publisher matters most where you plan to apply.

Key facts

Figures as published by the institution or the ranking publishers.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1877

Total students

≈ 28,000

International students

≈ 13%

Group

Imperial Universities

Official site

www.u-tokyo.ac.jp

ARWU indicator breakdown

The six indicators ShanghaiRanking uses to build its overall score, each out of 100.

Subject rankings

QS subject positions, best first.

1. Modern Languages #11
2. Natural Sciences #14
3. Engineering - Civil & Structural #15
4. Chemistry #15
5. Architecture & Built Environment #17
6. History of Art #17
7. Earth & Marine Sciences #17
8. History #18
9. Engineering & Technology #18
10. Classics & Ancient History #20
11. Engineering - Chemical #20
12. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic #20
13. Geography #20
14. Materials Science #20
15. Linguistics #22
16. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence #23
17. Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing #23
18. Biological Sciences #23
19. Geophysics #24
20. Law #24
21. Social Policy & Administration #24
22. Anatomy & Physiology #25
23. Geology #25
24. Archaeology #26
25. Mathematics #26
26. Sociology #26
27. Arts & Humanities #28
28. Development Studies #29
29. Economics & Econometrics #31
30. Pharmacy & Pharmacology #33
31. Life Sciences & Medicine #36
32. Environmental Sciences #36
33. Social Sciences & Management #36
34. Anthropology #37
35. Politics & International Studies #37
36. Statistics & Operational Research #37
37. Accounting & Finance #39
38. Computer Science & Information Systems #41
39. English Language & Literature #43
40. Medicine #57
41. Education #59
42. Agriculture & Forestry #66
43. Art & Design #72
44. Business & Management Studies #72
45. Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies —
46. Nursing —
47. Veterinary Science —
48. Communication & Media Studies —
49. Library & Information Management —
50. Sports-related Subjects —
51. Performing Arts —
52. Philosophy —
53. Psychology —
54. Physics & Astronomy —