Kyoto University

Kyoto, Japan · Imperial Universities · Founded 1897

#79

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Kyoto University ranks #79 globally — #64 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #61 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #46 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #187 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Kyoto University places #79 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#64

▼ 7 vs 2026 (#57)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#61

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#46

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#187

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Kyoto, Japan

Founded

1897

Total students

≈ 22,000

International students

≈ 11%

Group

Imperial Universities

Official site

kyoto-u.ac.jp

Subject rankings

Kyoto University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Petroleum Engineering

#16

—

History

#18

—

Biological Sciences

#49

—

#18

#51

Modern Languages

#25

—

History of Art

#26-50

—

Physics & Astronomy

#26

—

#51-75

#39

Chemistry

#28

—

#51-75

#50

Mathematics

#58

—

#28

#107

Natural / Physical Sciences

#30

#59

—

Metallurgical Engineering

—

#35

—

Anthropology

#38

—

Philosophy

#39

—

Civil Engineering

#40

—

#101-150

#194

Life Sciences & Medicine

#60

#43

—

Clinical & Health

—

#47

—

Development Studies

#49

—

Engineering & Technology

#50

#1001-1250

—

#169

Archaeology

#51-100

—

Architecture

#51-100

—

Theology & Religious Studies

#51-100

—

Artificial Intelligence

#51-100

—

#201-300

—

Mining & Mineral Engineering

#51-100

—

Anatomy & Physiology

#51-100

—

Earth & Geosciences

#51-100

—

#76-100

#66

Geography

#51-100

—

Library & Information Science

#51-100

—

Public Administration

#51-100

—

Agriculture & Forestry

#79

—

#151-200

#51

Biotechnology

—

#51-75

#153

Marine/Ocean Engineering

—

#51-75

—

Chemical Engineering

#53

—

#151-200

—

Education

#98

#54

#201-300

—

Arts & Humanities

#55

#101-125

—

#209

Law

#56

—

Computer Science

#95

#70

#301-400

#195

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#73

—

#151-200

#131

Social Sciences & Management

#73

#78

—

Sociology

#75

—

Psychology

#101-150

#75

#401-500

#113

Linguistics

#83

—

Medicine / Clinical

#83

—

#101-150

#122

Political Science & IR

#84

—

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#85

—

#301-400

—

English Language & Literature

#87

—

Economics & Econometrics

#87

—

#201-300

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

#89

—

#290

Environmental Science

#92

—

#151-200

#147

Accounting & Finance

#101-150

—

Sports Science

#101-150

—

Statistics

#101-150

—

#201-300

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#101-150

#329

Business & Economics

—

#101-125

—

Materials Science

#401-550

—

#151-200

#113

Business & Management

#151-200

—

Communication & Media

#151-200

—

Automation & Control

—

#151-200

—

Polymer Science

—

#192

Art & Design

#201-300

—

Biomedical Engineering

—

#201-300

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#201-300

#231

Water Resources

—

#201-300

—

Public Health

—

#201-300

#269

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Kyoto University ranked in the world in 2026?

Kyoto University ranks #64 in QS 2027, #61 in THE 2026, #46 in ARWU 2025 and #187 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #79 globally.

Is Kyoto University a Imperial Universities university?

Yes. Kyoto University is a member of the Imperial Universities.

When was Kyoto University founded?

Kyoto University was founded in 1897.

What percentage of Kyoto University students are international?

Approximately 11% of Kyoto University'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 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · 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

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Kyoto University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/kyoto/

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