The University of Tokyo
东大
#41
Consensus rank
across four world rankings
across four world rankings
96.9 / 100
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
The University of Tokyo in the four world rankings
Each figure is the institution's position in that publisher's latest released edition.
ARWU indicator breakdown
The six indicators ShanghaiRanking uses to build its overall score, each out of 100.
Alumni 35.7
Award 23
HiCi 16.1
N&S 46.2
PUB 67
PCP 23.2
Subject rankings
QS subject positions, best first.
Modern Languages #11
Natural Sciences #14
Engineering - Civil & Structural #15
Chemistry #15
Architecture & Built Environment #17
History of Art #17
Earth & Marine Sciences #17
History #18
Engineering & Technology #18
Classics & Ancient History #20
Engineering - Chemical #20
Engineering - Electrical & Electronic #20
Geography #20
Materials Science #20
Linguistics #22
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence #23
Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing #23
Biological Sciences #23
Geophysics #24
Law #24
Social Policy & Administration #24
Anatomy & Physiology #25
Geology #25
Archaeology #26
Mathematics #26
Sociology #26
Arts & Humanities #28
Development Studies #29
Economics & Econometrics #31
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #33
Life Sciences & Medicine #36
Environmental Sciences #36
Social Sciences & Management #36
Anthropology #37
Politics & International Studies #37
Statistics & Operational Research #37
Accounting & Finance #39
Computer Science & Information Systems #41
English Language & Literature #43
Medicine #57
Education #59
Agriculture & Forestry #66
Art & Design #72
Business & Management Studies #72
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies —
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Veterinary Science —
Communication & Media Studies —
Library & Information Management —
Sports-related Subjects —
Performing Arts —
Philosophy —
Psychology —
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Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is reproduced from the publisher's own release. Nothing is estimated.
- QS World University Rankings · 2027 edition · Published 2026-06-18
- Times Higher Education · 2026 edition · Published 2025-10-09
- ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) · 2025 edition · Published 2025-08-15
- U.S. News Best Global Universities · 2026 edition · Published 2025-06-25