As of July 2026, Nagoya University ranks as follows globally and among Japanese universities:
QS
QS World University Rankings 2027
| World rank | 156 (6th in Japan) |
World University Rankings by Subject 2026
| Physics and astronomy | 60 (6th in Japan) |
| Chemistry | 109= (6th in Japan) |
| Natural sciences | 99= (5th in Japan) |
| Classics and ancient history | 51-150 (7th in Japan) |
| Anatomy and physiology | 101-200 (3rd in Japan) |
| Development studies | 101-150 (3rd in Japan) |
Times Higher Education (THE)
THE World University Rankings 2026
| World rank | 201-250 (6th in Japan) |
THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026
| Life sciences | 101-125 (5th= in Japan) |
THE Asia University Rankings 2026
| Asia rank | 49 (6th in Japan) |
THE Japan University Rankings 2025
| Japan rank | 7 |
THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
| World rank | 149 (4th in Japan) |
Shanghai Academic Ranking
Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025
| World rank | 101-150 (3rd in Japan) |
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025
| Physics | 39 (2nd in Japan) |
| Aerospace engineering | 51-75 (1st in Japan) |
| Medical technology | 101-150 (1st= in Japan) |
| Chemistry | 101-150 (3rd= in Japan) |
Nature Index
Nature Index Research Leaders 2026
Leading academic institutions (Global)
| World rank | 170 (6th in Japan) |
| Chemistry | 80 (6th in Japan) |
| Physical sciences | 88 (5th in Japan) |
| Natural sciences | 97 (5th in Japan) |