in Japan, after the University of Tokyo (26th) and Kyoto University (61st). The Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings, which is entirely based on teaching, resources, educational outcome, environment, and engagement, unlike the world university rankings, placed Tohoku University 1st in Japan in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 (no ranking in 2024).

In the QS World University Rankings 2026,