Xidian University: Rankings
Xidian University ranked 47 in China, 747 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 72,838 academic publications and 992,405 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 747 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 126 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 47 of 960 | In China |
| # 144 of 6,057 | For Computer Science |
| # 182 of 5,432 | For Mathematics |
| # 235 of 5,910 | For Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Computer Science rankings
Xidian University ranked 19 for Computer Science in China and 144 in the World with 60,291 publications made and 839,821 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #4 | #4 | #21 |
| Telecommunications | #7 | #9 | #24 |
| Computer Vision | #13 | #16 | #54 |
| Animation | #13 | #22 | #67 |
| Cognitive Science | #7 | #10 | #78 |
| Computer Engineering | #18 | #28 | #85 |
| Machine Learning | #22 | #27 | #96 |
| Computational Linguistics | #32 | #58 | #255 |
| Software Engineering | #32 | #45 | #293 |
| Robotics | #54 | #107 | #304 |
| Data Science | #42 | #78 | #515 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #51 | #111 | #640 |
| Multimedia | #63 | #181 | #766 |
| Neuroscience | #64 | #197 | #805 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #114 | #253 | #842 |
| Information Technology | #120 | #297 | #943 |
| Cyber Security | #6 | #8 | #49 |
| Computer Networking | #8 | #10 | #37 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | #18 | #26 | #91 |
Engineering rankings
Xidian University ranked 44 for Engineering in China and 235 in the World with 60,129 publications made and 790,798 citations received.
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Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | #2 | #2 | #4 |
| Telecommunications | #7 | #9 | #24 |
| Computer Engineering | #18 | #28 | #85 |
| Architecture | #20 | #26 | #130 |
| Optics | #32 | #50 | #157 |
| Automation and Control | #46 | #71 | #170 |
| Reliability and Quality | #44 | #72 | #224 |
| Robotics | #54 | #107 | #304 |
| Systems | #42 | #82 | #364 |
| Aviation | #45 | #87 | #390 |
| Applied Physics | #68 | #124 | #413 |
| Nanotechnology | #96 | #190 | #486 |
| Operations Research | #65 | #149 | #496 |
| Engineering Management | #73 | #135 | #650 |
| Metallurgy | #145 | #323 | #848 |
| Construction Management | #115 | #281 | #915 |
| Renewable Energy | #145 | #506 | #1237 |
| Biotechnology | #215 | #791 | #1850 |
| Environmental Engineering | #263 | #834 | #1913 |
| Electrical Engineering | #17 | #28 | #72 |
| Electronic Engineering | #9 | #13 | #37 |
Physics rankings
Xidian University ranked 56 for Physics in China and 331 in the World with 48,232 publications made and 615,921 citations received.
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Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #32 | #50 | #157 |
| Condensed Matter | #52 | #98 | #323 |
| Applied Physics | #68 | #124 | #413 |
| Nanotechnology | #96 | #190 | #486 |
| Molecular | #71 | #171 | #675 |
| Theoretical | #83 | #204 | #802 |
| Astrobiology | #157 | #445 | #1359 |
| Biophysics | #197 | #521 | #1431 |
Chemistry rankings
Xidian University ranked 103 for Chemistry in China and 687 in the World with 29,233 publications made and 369,688 citations received.
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Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational | #39 | #67 | #294 |
| Nanotechnology | #96 | #190 | #486 |
| Physical | #127 | #253 | #662 |
| Organic chemistry | #172 | #411 | #1059 |
| Biochemistry | #199 | #492 | #1234 |
| Radiochemistry | #401 | #1436 | #2718 |
Mathematics rankings
Xidian University ranked 26 for Mathematics in China and 182 in the World with 28,618 publications made and 428,727 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #4 | #4 | #21 |
| Statistics | #29 | #42 | #205 |
| Applied Mathematics | #49 | #78 | #307 |
| Operations Research | #65 | #149 | #496 |
| Econometrics | #59 | #113 | #575 |
| Actuarial Science | #102 | #227 | #1006 |
| Mathematics Education | #220 | #730 | #2234 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Xidian University ranked 42 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 616 in the World with 26,578 publications made and 420,859 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | #31 | #53 | #294 |
| Aesthetics | #38 | #65 | #423 |
| Law | #42 | #71 | #492 |
| Philosophy | #33 | #86 | #594 |
| Political Science | #42 | #81 | #620 |
| Education | #48 | #121 | #643 |
| Archaeology | #97 | #169 | #718 |
| Sociology | #46 | #117 | #769 |
| History | #100 | #176 | #809 |
| Demography | #78 | #260 | #1068 |
| Anthropology | #64 | #232 | #1183 |
Environmental Science rankings
Xidian University ranked 82 for Environmental Science in China and 611 in the World with 23,320 publications made and 351,741 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology | #73 | #133 | #540 |
| Ecology | #97 | #197 | #747 |
| Oceanography | #112 | #255 | #861 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #128 | #287 | #890 |
| Paleontology | #167 | #425 | #1292 |
| Environmental Engineering | #263 | #834 | #1913 |
| Forestry | #159 | #667 | #1928 |
| Environmental Management | #287 | #881 | #2067 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #224 | #779 | #2117 |
Biology rankings
Xidian University ranked 146 for Biology in China and 1064 in the World with 18,822 publications made and 298,286 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutionary | #42 | #73 | #441 |
| Nanotechnology | #96 | #190 | #486 |
| Neuroscience | #64 | #197 | #805 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #114 | #253 | #842 |
| Genetics | #136 | #356 | #1015 |
| Oncology | #159 | #484 | #1208 |
| Biochemistry | #199 | #492 | #1234 |
| Paleontology | #167 | #425 | #1292 |
| Zoology | #135 | #392 | #1324 |
| Astrobiology | #157 | #445 | #1359 |
| Biophysics | #197 | #521 | #1431 |
| Immunology | #200 | #652 | #1674 |
| Botany | #219 | #702 | #1768 |
| Microbiology | #203 | #755 | #1784 |
| Biotechnology | #215 | #791 | #1850 |
| Pharmacology | #228 | #824 | #1871 |
| Forestry | #159 | #667 | #1928 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #224 | #779 | #2117 |
| Virology | #207 | #853 | #2202 |
| Molecular | #309 | #1024 | #2390 |
| Horticulture | #302 | #1120 | #2487 |
Psychology rankings
Xidian University ranked 36 for Psychology in China and 458 in the World with 15,096 publications made and 272,043 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | #7 | #10 | #78 |
| Education | #48 | #121 | #643 |
| Neuroscience | #64 | #197 | #805 |
| Psychiatry | #109 | #388 | #1264 |
| Clinical Psychology | #132 | #567 | #1926 |
Business rankings
Xidian University ranked 47 for Business in China and 417 in the World with 12,194 publications made and 187,622 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | #38 | #57 | #241 |
| Operations Research | #65 | #149 | #496 |
| Marketing | #45 | #103 | #524 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #51 | #111 | #640 |
| Engineering Management | #73 | #135 | #650 |
| Finance | #64 | #142 | #684 |
| Accounting | #60 | #175 | #804 |
| Construction Management | #115 | #281 | #915 |
| Actuarial Science | #102 | #227 | #1006 |
| Project Management | #78 | #257 | #1159 |
| Advertising | #84 | #300 | #1178 |
Art & Design rankings
Xidian University ranked 40 for Art & Design in China and 462 in the World with 5,596 publications made and 60,294 citations received.
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Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation | #13 | #22 | #67 |
| Architecture | #20 | #26 | #130 |
| Music | #18 | #51 | #373 |
| Aesthetics | #38 | #65 | #423 |
| Literature | #43 | #76 | #548 |
| Graphic Design | #59 | #125 | #563 |
| Multimedia | #63 | #181 | #766 |
| Sculpture | #125 | #232 | #823 |
| Photography | #80 | #220 | #930 |
