National University of Defense Technology: Rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 66 in China, 965 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 76,373 academic publications and 779,302 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 965 of 6,562 | In the World |
| # 197 of 1,506 | In Asia |
| # 66 of 715 | In China |
| # 169 of 2,923 | For Computer Science |
| # 234 of 2,898 | For Engineering |
| # 238 of 2,628 | For Mathematics |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Engineering rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 43 for Engineering in China and 234 in the World with 63,710 publications made and 638,538 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | #4 | #4 | #12 |
| Architecture | #3 | #3 | #25 |
| Computer Engineering | #5 | #11 | #38 |
| Telecommunications | #13 | #19 | #60 |
| Aviation | #9 | #11 | #60 |
| Reliability and Quality | #21 | #23 | #65 |
| Robotics | #16 | #30 | #67 |
| Automation and Control | #36 | #51 | #124 |
| Systems | #22 | #30 | #144 |
| Operations Research | #31 | #49 | #153 |
| Optics | #37 | #56 | #175 |
| Engineering Management | #27 | #45 | #284 |
| Construction Management | #55 | #115 | #447 |
| Nanotechnology | #95 | #189 | #484 |
| Applied Physics | #89 | #165 | #529 |
| Metallurgy | #99 | #198 | #583 |
| Renewable Energy | #98 | #292 | #779 |
| Environmental Engineering | #174 | #453 | #1160 |
| Biotechnology | #378 | #1577 | #3363 |
Computer Science rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 26 for Computer Science in China and 169 in the World with 59,602 publications made and 581,489 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | #5 | #11 | #38 |
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #8 | #12 | #39 |
| Telecommunications | #13 | #19 | #60 |
| Robotics | #16 | #30 | #67 |
| Computer Vision | #18 | #24 | #75 |
| Software Engineering | #8 | #12 | #112 |
| Machine Learning | #32 | #38 | #117 |
| Cognitive Science | #17 | #22 | #126 |
| Animation | #29 | #42 | #136 |
| Computational Linguistics | #23 | #38 | #168 |
| Data Science | #23 | #36 | #261 |
| Multimedia | #43 | #130 | #597 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #61 | #142 | #730 |
| Information Technology | #89 | #243 | #856 |
| Neuroscience | #85 | #256 | #940 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #138 | #323 | #998 |
Physics rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 53 for Physics in China and 316 in the World with 51,187 publications made and 522,135 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #37 | #56 | #175 |
| Condensed Matter | #56 | #110 | #375 |
| Molecular | #32 | #75 | #379 |
| Nanotechnology | #95 | #189 | #484 |
| Applied Physics | #89 | #165 | #529 |
| Theoretical | #63 | #155 | #678 |
| Astrobiology | #81 | #206 | #807 |
| Biophysics | #246 | #659 | #1698 |
Chemistry rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 92 for Chemistry in China and 623 in the World with 30,560 publications made and 362,278 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational | #51 | #90 | #392 |
| Physical | #87 | #177 | #460 |
| Nanotechnology | #95 | #189 | #484 |
| Organic chemistry | #118 | #257 | #742 |
| Biochemistry | #195 | #484 | #1220 |
| Radiochemistry | #327 | #1101 | #2102 |
Environmental Science rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 67 for Environmental Science in China and 503 in the World with 30,230 publications made and 321,179 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology | #58 | #105 | #475 |
| Oceanography | #64 | #118 | #479 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #75 | #154 | #561 |
| Ecology | #96 | #196 | #734 |
| Environmental Management | #129 | #303 | #879 |
| Paleontology | #115 | #294 | #985 |
| Environmental Engineering | #174 | #453 | #1160 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #149 | #487 | #1462 |
| Forestry | #184 | #750 | #2111 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 45 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 644 in the World with 27,838 publications made and 280,415 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | #36 | #64 | #352 |
| Education | #29 | #74 | #481 |
| Aesthetics | #44 | #79 | #496 |
| Archaeology | #65 | #107 | #497 |
| History | #65 | #107 | #581 |
| Law | #48 | #88 | #585 |
| Philosophy | #37 | #103 | #648 |
| Political Science | #49 | #104 | #728 |
| Sociology | #66 | #173 | #945 |
| Anthropology | #74 | #265 | #1308 |
| Demography | #137 | #497 | #1610 |
Mathematics rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 34 for Mathematics in China and 238 in the World with 27,368 publications made and 256,038 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #8 | #12 | #39 |
| Operations Research | #31 | #49 | #153 |
| Statistics | #37 | #56 | #282 |
| Applied Mathematics | #50 | #83 | #316 |
| Econometrics | #69 | #134 | #647 |
| Mathematics Education | #80 | #311 | #1177 |
Biology rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 144 for Biology in China and 1047 in the World with 19,551 publications made and 251,979 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #95 | #189 | #484 |
| Evolutionary | #58 | #102 | #558 |
| Astrobiology | #81 | #206 | #807 |
| Neuroscience | #85 | #256 | #940 |
| Paleontology | #115 | #294 | #985 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #138 | #323 | #998 |
| Genetics | #147 | #388 | #1082 |
| Biochemistry | #195 | #484 | #1220 |
| Zoology | #134 | #390 | #1321 |
| Botany | #163 | #495 | #1358 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #149 | #487 | #1462 |
| Biophysics | #246 | #659 | #1698 |
| Virology | #169 | #677 | #1846 |
| Horticulture | #227 | #841 | #1949 |
| Forestry | #184 | #750 | #2111 |
| Microbiology | #279 | #1107 | #2466 |
| Molecular | #329 | #1074 | #2476 |
| Oncology | #290 | #1106 | #2497 |
| Pharmacology | #320 | #1294 | #2784 |
| Immunology | #301 | #1190 | #2841 |
| Biotechnology | #378 | #1577 | #3363 |
Business rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 41 for Business in China and 351 in the World with 16,343 publications made and 140,324 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Research | #31 | #49 | #153 |
| Management | #33 | #44 | #192 |
| Engineering Management | #27 | #45 | #284 |
| Construction Management | #55 | #115 | #447 |
| Marketing | #51 | #122 | #593 |
| Finance | #61 | #134 | #651 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #61 | #142 | #730 |
| Project Management | #62 | #189 | #917 |
| Advertising | #63 | #206 | #956 |
| Risk Management | #127 | #254 | #963 |
| Accounting | #76 | #233 | #1015 |
| International Trade | #185 | #470 | #1723 |
Psychology rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 44 for Psychology in China and 549 in the World with 13,525 publications made and 176,217 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | #17 | #22 | #126 |
| Education | #29 | #74 | #481 |
| Neuroscience | #85 | #256 | #940 |
| Psychiatry | #111 | #392 | #1269 |
| Clinical Psychology | #108 | #450 | #1615 |
Art & Design rankings
National University of Defense Technology ranked 36 for Art & Design in China and 440 in the World with 6,188 publications made and 49,716 citations received.
National University of Defense Technology
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | #3 | #3 | #25 |
| Animation | #29 | #42 | #136 |
| Graphic Design | #35 | #65 | #347 |
| Aesthetics | #44 | #79 | #496 |
| Photography | #29 | #80 | #508 |
| Multimedia | #43 | #130 | #597 |
| Literature | #50 | #98 | #654 |
