About
Tohoku University is a public research university in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. It is colloquially referred to as Tohokudai or Tonpei .
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 112 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
109
16
66.7
2026
THE
=103
17
65.8
2026
ARWU
201-300
—
2025
US News
=308
3
58.7
2026
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Key Facts
17,349
Students
12.6 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
13%
Int'l Students
28 : 72
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
11
Metallurgical Engineering
=46
Classics & Ancient History
46
Physics & Astronomy
51-75
Mechanical Engineering
51-75
Telecommunication Engineering
51-75
Dentistry & Oral Sciences
51-100
Archaeology
51-150
Dentistry
61
Engineering & Technology
=62
Materials Sciences
69
Mechanical Engineering
71
Natural Sciences
=73
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
=75
Life Sciences
76-100
Earth Sciences
Subject Rankings
ARWU
32 subjectsQS
41 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 61 | 70.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =75 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 88 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 92 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 92 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 41.2 | 2024 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |