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The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan · Imperial Universities · Founded 1877
#35
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, The University of Tokyo ranks #35 globally — #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #26 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #31 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #84 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, The University of Tokyo places #35 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#36
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#26
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#31
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#84
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1877
Total students
≈ 28,000
International students
≈ 13%
Group
Imperial Universities
Official site

Subject rankings

The University of Tokyo by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Physics & Astronomy #601-675 #7 #8
Earth & Geosciences #17 #12 #8
Modern Languages #11
Natural / Physical Sciences #14 #24
Civil Engineering #15 #24 #161
Chemistry #15 #16 #40
Environmental Science #36 #15 #87
Architecture #17
History of Art #17
History #18
Engineering & Technology #18 #1251+ #88
Chemical Engineering #20 #201-300 #191
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #20 #76-100 #236
Geography #20 #51-75
Materials Science #20 #76-100 #72
Linguistics #22
Artificial Intelligence #23 #101-150 #149
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #23 #76-100 #110
Biological Sciences #23 #37 #29
Law #24 #51
Public Administration #24
Anatomy & Physiology #25
Education #59 #25
Clinical & Health #25
Archaeology #26
Mathematics #26 #43 #93
Sociology #26
Agriculture & Forestry #66 #151-200 #26
Business & Economics #26
Arts & Humanities #28 #46 #151
Development Studies #29
Life Sciences & Medicine #36 #30
Economics & Econometrics #31 #51-75 #332
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #33 #138
Biomedical Engineering #34
Social Sciences & Management #36 #35
Anthropology #37
Political Science & IR #37 #201-300
Statistics #37 #151-200
Computer Science #41 #37 #76-100 #83
Accounting & Finance #39
Biotechnology #39 #118
Automation & Control #40
English Language & Literature #43
Metallurgical Engineering #45
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Nursing #51-100 #201-300
Veterinary Science #51-100 #76-100
Communication & Media #51-100
Library & Information Science #51-100
Sports Science #51-100
Medicine / Clinical #57 #201-300 #93
Psychology #101-150 #70 #401-500 #76
Art & Design #72
Business & Management #72
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #76-100 #128
Energy Science & Engineering #76-100 #89
Marine/Ocean Engineering #76-100
Performing Arts #101-150
Philosophy #101-150
Water Resources #101-150
Transportation Science #101-150
Public Health #201-300 #128
Polymer Science #139
Dentistry #201-300
Telecommunication Engineering #301-400

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is The University of Tokyo ranked in the world in 2026?

The University of Tokyo ranks #36 in QS 2026, #26 in THE 2026, #31 in ARWU 2025 and #84 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #35 globally.

Is The University of Tokyo a Imperial Universities university?

Yes. The University of Tokyo is a member of the Imperial Universities.

When was The University of Tokyo founded?

The University of Tokyo was founded in 1877.

What percentage of The University of Tokyo students are international?

Approximately 13% of The University of Tokyo's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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EduRank (2026). The University of Tokyo — University Rankings 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/tokyo/
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