Tohoku University
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Global #96
Japan #1
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1907
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 17,975 students
- Website
- http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/
About
Tohoku University is a higher education institution in Japan, founded in 1907. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Japan. The university has approximately 18K students, a member of Seven Imperial Universities and Asia S-Tier.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #109 · Top 200 | 66,70 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #105 · Top 200 | 65,73 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #96 · Top 100 | 92,07 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #201 · Ranked | — |
Research Output via OpenAlex
851
h-index
18,008,221
Citations
270,716
Publications
330,342
i10-index
2,50
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"研究第一主義門戸開放実学尊重の精神"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tohoku University's global ranking?
Tohoku University is ranked #96 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Japan, it holds the #1 position.
When was Tohoku University founded?
Tohoku University was founded in 1907, making it 119 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Japan.
How many students attend Tohoku University?
Tohoku University has a student body of approximately 17,975 students.
What is Tohoku University's research output?
Tohoku University has produced 270,716 research publications with 18,008,221 total citations and an h-index of 851, according to OpenAlex data.