Rankings
Tohoku ranks among the best Japanese universities in 2026 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The university ranks #3 among colleges and universities in Japan. Globally, it ranks among the top 200 universities in the world. The Tohoku University World Ranking 2026 is #187, according to Shiksha. The table below shows how it ranks at the national level for some of its popular courses.
| Tohoku University Course Name | Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (World) | Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM | #381 | #8 |
| MA | #377 | #6 |
| MArch | #121 | #6 |
| Others PG | #451 | #8 |
| MS | #77 | #4 |
| MIM | #431 | #8 |
By Other Ranking Bodies
Tohoku Japan, also ranks highly in the university rankings across global platforms. Check the table below to see how some popular platforms rank the university as part of their latest rankings at the country and global levels.
| Platform | Tohoku University Rank |
|---|---|
| Times Higher Education World Ranking 2026 | #103 |
| ARWU Shanghai World University Rankings | #201 |
| US News and World Report Global Universities Ranking 2025 | #308 |
Read from tohoku.ac.jp/en on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.