Hiroshima University placed 10th among Japan’s national universities in the THE World University Rankings 2027, released by Times Higher Education on September 30, 2026. The result puts Hiroshima University in the college rankings as the sole university in that position among Japan’s national universities.
THE World University Rankings 2027
The THE World University Rankings assess universities across 5 areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. Hiroshima University improved its performance particularly in research-related indicators, and its score in Research Quality has continued to improve since the 2024 rankings.
Hiroshima University Research Quality
Within Japan’s national universities, Hiroshima University was the sole university to rank 9th in Research Quality. It also ranked tied for 4th in International Outlook among Japan’s national universities. Those results show a split picture: a 10th-place overall finish, but stronger placement in individual measures tied to research and international reach.
Office of University Strategy
The rankings release gives Hiroshima University a fresh benchmark inside Japan’s national university group. Readers looking for the school’s broader position will need the overall world list, which was not included in the provided material, but the national placement already shows where the university stands inside this year’s comparison set.
