Hokkaido University
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Global #160
Japan #3
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1918
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 17,770 students
About
Hokkaido University is a higher education institution in Japan, founded in 1918. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in Japan. The university has approximately 18K students, a member of Seven Imperial Universities and Global B-Tier (World 101-300).
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #170 · Top 200 | 59,30 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #376 · Ranked | 50,63 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #160 · Top 200 | 90,62 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #201 · Ranked | — |
Research Output via OpenAlex
625
h-index
11,189,657
Citations
180,571
Publications
217,248
i10-index
2,05
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hokkaido University's global ranking?
Hokkaido University is ranked #160 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Japan, it holds the #3 position.
When was Hokkaido University founded?
Hokkaido University was founded in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Japan.
How many students attend Hokkaido University?
Hokkaido University has a student body of approximately 17,770 students.
What is Hokkaido University's research output?
Hokkaido University has produced 180,571 research publications with 11,189,657 total citations and an h-index of 625, according to OpenAlex data.