About
Since the foundation over 100 years ago, Kobe University has been vigorously pursuing academic endeavor in the exploration and practice of novel theories under the spirit of "integrity, freedom, and cooperation". We have always been committed to the creation of "knowledge" in a broad range of fields from human science, social science, natural science to life and medical sciences. Fostering future...
Since the foundation over 100 years ago, Kobe University has been vigorously pursuing academic endeavor in the exploration and practice of novel theories under the spirit of "integrity, freedom, and cooperation". We have always been committed to the creation of "knowledge" in a broad range of fields from human science, social science, natural science to life and medical sciences. Fostering future leaders who possess rich understanding and strong leadership skills have also been one of our goals. In the course of our quest for academic excellence, many of our research areas have gained considerable recognition worldwide as the University's "core research areas", and the number is increasing on an ongoing basis. Most of them are also on the path of becoming a "center of excellence". With more and more researchers gathering here from around the world, Kobe University expects to see many breakthroughs in the future. Students at Kobe University have opportunities to obtain advanced expertise and a wealth of knowledge through our ever progressing distinctive education program. With approximately 1400 international students from 92 countries pursuing their studies here, the University is a lively and cosmopolitan campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 482 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 53 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,355
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 35 : 65
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =184 | 66.8 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =335 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2024 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 142 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 234 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =321 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =348 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =351 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =356 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =367 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =393 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =394 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =434 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 719 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =896 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =904 | 46.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 976 | 46.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kobe University?
Kobe University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =482, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =709.
When was Kobe University founded?
Kobe University was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at Kobe University?
Top subjects at Kobe University include: Petroleum Engineering, Anatomy & Physiology, Polymer Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Economics & Econometrics.
Where is Kobe University located?
Kobe University is located in Kobe, Japan.