Latest ranking updates for Hokkaido University
- February 2025: Hokkaido University ranks 151 in the latest THE World Reputation Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- January 2025: Hokkaido University ranks 401 in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- December 2024: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability . Ranking position #192.
- November 2024: New edition of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration). Hokkaido University ranked #401.
#7
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Hokkaido University
among 702 universities in Japan
based on 31 different rankings
of Hokkaido University
among 702 universities in Japan
based on 31 different rankings
University rankings
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- #8
- #351
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
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- #8
- #173
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
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- #7
- #7
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THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
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- #8
- #131
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #6
- #151
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THE World Reputation Rankings
[Published 18 February, 2025]
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- #7
- #439
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
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- #5
- #201
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2024]
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- #8
- #79
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THE Asia University Ranking
[Published 30 April, 2024]
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- #9
- #187
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THE World’s Most International Universities
[Published 25 January, 2024]
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- #8
- #35
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 07 November, 2024]
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- #5
- #178
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 03 July, 2024]
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- #5
- #264
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #9
- #236
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #110
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #8
- #39
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Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific
[Published 17 March, 2021]
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- #7
- #341
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #7
- #279
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #6
- #134
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #385
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #308
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 30 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #192
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 10 December, 2024]
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- #6
- #319
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #72
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 12 June, 2024]
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- #3
- #252
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 27 March, 2024]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #3
- #201
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- Agricultural Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #4
- #401
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #230
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #3
- #126
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- Earth Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Computer Science
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- #16
- #601
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
Engineering
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- #9
- #401
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- Biotechnology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #7
- #188
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #6
- #201
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #4
- #301
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #288
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- Civil Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #201
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #8
- #393
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #3
- #197
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- Environmental Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #8
- #151
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- Materials Science
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #7
- #301
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #101
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #7
- #250
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Mathematics
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- #12
- #563
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #10
- #351
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #8
- #401
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Medicine & Health
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- #8
- #239
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #301
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- Medical Technology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #7
- #201
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #241
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- Pharmacology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #151
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #82
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- Veterinary Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #2
- #101
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- Veterinary Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
Natural Sciences
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- #5
- #36
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
[Published 17 March, 2021]
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- #4
- #72
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
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- #5
- #95
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #101
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #5
- #185
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- Chemistry
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #101
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- Earth Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #3
- #110
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #171
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #156
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #12
- #301
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #11
- #401
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #92
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- Zoology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #101
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #2
- #401
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #7
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #9
- #251
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for Hokkaido University
Chemistry
Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
#36
Natural Sciences
Veterinary Sciences
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#82
Medicine & Health
Mechanical Engineering
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101
Engineering
Archaeology
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101
Social Studies & Humanities
Earth Sciences
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#126
Agriculture
Mathematics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#351
Mathematics
Computer Science
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601
Computer Science
About Hokkaido University
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1876
- Telephone:
- +81 11-716-2111
- Address:
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- Nishi 5 Kita 8, Kita-ku
- 060-0808, Sapporo
- Japan
- Website:
- https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/
- Social:
Map of Hokkaido University
FAQ
Hokkaido University ranks #7 in Japan in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 702 universities in Japan.
Hokkaido University ranks #1 in Sapporo in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 12 universities in Sapporo.
Hokkaido University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, THE Japan University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE World Reputation Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 31 rankings of Hokkaido University.
Hokkaido University achieved #7 in THE Japan University Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Hokkaido University.
Hokkaido University achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #36 in Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific (Earth & Environmental Sciences). See all subject rankings for Hokkaido University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings Hokkaido University ranks #1 among universities in Sapporo and #7 among universities in Japan. See all rankings of Hokkaido University.
In our meta ranking Hokkaido University ranks #7 among all universities in Japan and University of Tokyo ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Sapporo. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
The Guardian News and Media Limited
The University League Tables
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Japan University Rankings:
- Resources 34%
Engagement 30% (teaching)
Environment 20% (diversity)
Outcomes 16% (employability)
- Published:
- 14 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 18 February, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
- Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
Teaching 25%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
- Published:
- 21 November, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 07 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
- Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per paper 10%
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
RUF
Sapiens Research
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 23 September, 2024
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Forbes
- Published:
- 27 August, 2024
Payscale
Washington Monthly
- Published:
- 25 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Washington Monthly - National Universities:
- Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:
- Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
NICHE
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024