The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 116th in Germany, 2874th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 78 research topics. The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,329 academic publications and 17,093 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 108th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 2694th in the World with 1,382 publications made and 9,978 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #108 of 175 | In Germany |
| #789 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #2694 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 18 | 3 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 | 17 |
| 2003 | 39 | 25 |
| 2004 | 12 | 21 |
| 2005 | 9 | 35 |
| 2006 | 14 | 85 |
| 2007 | 20 | 92 |
| 2008 | 20 | 95 |
| 2009 | 39 | 161 |
| 2010 | 66 | 220 |
| 2011 | 27 | 197 |
| 2012 | 40 | 223 |
| 2013 | 48 | 279 |
| 2014 | 40 | 301 |
| 2015 | 53 | 310 |
| 2016 | 84 | 311 |
| 2017 | 43 | 343 |
| 2018 | 128 | 460 |
| 2019 | 127 | 678 |
| 2020 | 127 | 943 |
| 2021 | 116 | 1241 |
| 2022 | 131 | 1449 |
| 2023 | 109 | 1542 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Engineering rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 104th for Engineering in Germany and 3368th in the World with 986 publications made and 11,394 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 | 23 |
| 2004 | 5 | 23 |
| 2005 | 15 | 30 |
| 2006 | 25 | 79 |
| 2007 | 17 | 113 |
| 2008 | 22 | 143 |
| 2009 | 21 | 184 |
| 2010 | 36 | 222 |
| 2011 | 23 | 249 |
| 2012 | 32 | 260 |
| 2013 | 23 | 329 |
| 2014 | 30 | 308 |
| 2015 | 44 | 357 |
| 2016 | 64 | 335 |
| 2017 | 51 | 352 |
| 2018 | 72 | 468 |
| 2019 | 84 | 738 |
| 2020 | 82 | 960 |
| 2021 | 118 | 1502 |
| 2022 | 80 | 1550 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1761 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 101st for Physics in Germany and 3409th in the World with 830 publications made and 10,026 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 | 13 |
| 2003 | 7 | 22 |
| 2004 | 5 | 27 |
| 2005 | 13 | 33 |
| 2006 | 19 | 76 |
| 2007 | 14 | 95 |
| 2008 | 18 | 141 |
| 2009 | 16 | 154 |
| 2010 | 27 | 201 |
| 2011 | 7 | 221 |
| 2012 | 26 | 223 |
| 2013 | 19 | 259 |
| 2014 | 21 | 257 |
| 2015 | 40 | 300 |
| 2016 | 54 | 283 |
| 2017 | 44 | 304 |
| 2018 | 60 | 389 |
| 2019 | 76 | 622 |
| 2020 | 68 | 827 |
| 2021 | 107 | 1347 |
| 2022 | 70 | 1316 |
| 2023 | 72 | 1569 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th for Computer Science in Germany and 3495th in the World with 720 publications made and 8,463 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 8 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | 10 | 34 |
| 2006 | 21 | 85 |
| 2007 | 14 | 122 |
| 2008 | 21 | 132 |
| 2009 | 25 | 172 |
| 2010 | 31 | 224 |
| 2011 | 20 | 220 |
| 2012 | 22 | 238 |
| 2013 | 21 | 276 |
| 2014 | 24 | 287 |
| 2015 | 20 | 311 |
| 2016 | 35 | 288 |
| 2017 | 24 | 301 |
| 2018 | 39 | 379 |
| 2019 | 56 | 504 |
| 2020 | 67 | 705 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1044 |
| 2022 | 74 | 1227 |
| 2023 | 62 | 1252 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Computer Science.
Biology rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th for Biology in Germany and 4233rd in the World with 698 publications made and 10,089 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genetics.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 | 4 | 23 |
| 2004 | 4 | 26 |
| 2005 | 7 | 32 |
| 2006 | 9 | 75 |
| 2007 | 6 | 66 |
| 2008 | 9 | 99 |
| 2009 | 10 | 143 |
| 2010 | 23 | 177 |
| 2011 | 13 | 168 |
| 2012 | 6 | 188 |
| 2013 | 17 | 203 |
| 2014 | 16 | 212 |
| 2015 | 23 | 275 |
| 2016 | 40 | 273 |
| 2017 | 40 | 305 |
| 2018 | 54 | 458 |
| 2019 | 75 | 677 |
| 2020 | 77 | 942 |
| 2021 | 105 | 1519 |
| 2022 | 69 | 1557 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1711 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th for Environmental Science in Germany and 3972nd in the World with 676 publications made and 9,087 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #107 of 170 | In Germany |
| #964 of 1,458 | In Europe |
| #3972 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 | 3 | 19 |
| 2005 | 5 | 18 |
| 2006 | 8 | 40 |
| 2007 | 9 | 51 |
| 2008 | 10 | 60 |
| 2009 | 12 | 110 |
| 2010 | 18 | 121 |
| 2011 | 16 | 124 |
| 2012 | 12 | 154 |
| 2013 | 17 | 199 |
| 2014 | 19 | 191 |
| 2015 | 19 | 223 |
| 2016 | 48 | 240 |
| 2017 | 40 | 264 |
| 2018 | 45 | 380 |
| 2019 | 61 | 557 |
| 2020 | 62 | 777 |
| 2021 | 101 | 1273 |
| 2022 | 71 | 1304 |
| 2023 | 65 | 1369 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Environmental Science.
Chemistry rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 105th for Chemistry in Germany and 3958th in the World with 615 publications made and 7,320 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 22 |
| 2005 | 10 | 30 |
| 2006 | 12 | 49 |
| 2007 | 10 | 73 |
| 2008 | 4 | 106 |
| 2009 | 5 | 113 |
| 2010 | 15 | 148 |
| 2011 | 3 | 155 |
| 2012 | 9 | 144 |
| 2013 | 9 | 157 |
| 2014 | 12 | 163 |
| 2015 | 28 | 218 |
| 2016 | 47 | 190 |
| 2017 | 40 | 243 |
| 2018 | 53 | 304 |
| 2019 | 63 | 518 |
| 2020 | 52 | 720 |
| 2021 | 93 | 1164 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1216 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1401 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Chemistry.
Medicine rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 108th for Medicine in Germany and 3716th in the World with 610 publications made and 6,244 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pathology, Nursing, Surgery.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 16 |
| 2003 | 9 | 25 |
| 2004 | 4 | 17 |
| 2005 | 6 | 24 |
| 2006 | 7 | 47 |
| 2007 | 7 | 41 |
| 2008 | 12 | 50 |
| 2009 | 14 | 81 |
| 2010 | 13 | 98 |
| 2011 | 12 | 106 |
| 2012 | 15 | 107 |
| 2013 | 26 | 117 |
| 2014 | 17 | 159 |
| 2015 | 26 | 155 |
| 2016 | 32 | 176 |
| 2017 | 20 | 189 |
| 2018 | 41 | 256 |
| 2019 | 60 | 410 |
| 2020 | 62 | 639 |
| 2021 | 67 | 958 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1117 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1174 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Medicine.
Psychology rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 94th for Psychology in Germany and 3340th in the World with 456 publications made and 7,429 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 |
| 2005 | 6 | 23 |
| 2006 | 9 | 66 |
| 2007 | 9 | 73 |
| 2008 | 15 | 80 |
| 2009 | 12 | 105 |
| 2010 | 17 | 130 |
| 2011 | 12 | 120 |
| 2012 | 17 | 144 |
| 2013 | 9 | 188 |
| 2014 | 10 | 201 |
| 2015 | 10 | 213 |
| 2016 | 18 | 209 |
| 2017 | 18 | 204 |
| 2018 | 25 | 306 |
| 2019 | 48 | 442 |
| 2020 | 46 | 630 |
| 2021 | 43 | 855 |
| 2022 | 45 | 970 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1009 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Psychology.
Business rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 114th for Business in Germany and 3578th in the World with 377 publications made and 4,754 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 | 37 |
| 2007 | 10 | 29 |
| 2008 | 6 | 39 |
| 2009 | 10 | 60 |
| 2010 | 18 | 94 |
| 2011 | 17 | 68 |
| 2012 | 17 | 79 |
| 2013 | 11 | 127 |
| 2014 | 9 | 137 |
| 2015 | 15 | 158 |
| 2016 | 21 | 166 |
| 2017 | 19 | 160 |
| 2018 | 19 | 221 |
| 2019 | 24 | 287 |
| 2020 | 33 | 444 |
| 2021 | 35 | 601 |
| 2022 | 50 | 690 |
| 2023 | 35 | 725 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 109th for Mathematics in Germany and 3789th in the World with 368 publications made and 3,956 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 7 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 | 35 |
| 2007 | 9 | 31 |
| 2008 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 | 14 | 48 |
| 2010 | 19 | 80 |
| 2011 | 15 | 75 |
| 2012 | 10 | 77 |
| 2013 | 13 | 95 |
| 2014 | 19 | 108 |
| 2015 | 14 | 114 |
| 2016 | 15 | 97 |
| 2017 | 16 | 125 |
| 2018 | 19 | 179 |
| 2019 | 28 | 226 |
| 2020 | 35 | 367 |
| 2021 | 38 | 504 |
| 2022 | 38 | 558 |
| 2023 | 31 | 647 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Mathematics.
Economics rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 115th for Economics in Germany and 3944th in the World with 233 publications made and 2,130 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 23 |
| 2007 | 8 | 15 |
| 2008 | 8 | 14 |
| 2009 | 9 | 31 |
| 2010 | 15 | 53 |
| 2011 | 7 | 29 |
| 2012 | 8 | 39 |
| 2013 | 6 | 58 |
| 2014 | 4 | 65 |
| 2015 | 10 | 79 |
| 2016 | 14 | 68 |
| 2017 | 7 | 77 |
| 2018 | 8 | 128 |
| 2019 | 23 | 135 |
| 2020 | 23 | 206 |
| 2021 | 19 | 351 |
| 2022 | 30 | 414 |
| 2023 | 22 | 388 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 97th for Art & Design in Germany and 3120th in the World with 169 publications made and 2,395 citations received. Main research topic: Fashion Design.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 24 |
| 2007 | 2 | 22 |
| 2008 | 5 | 20 |
| 2009 | 10 | 46 |
| 2010 | 4 | 27 |
| 2011 | 7 | 39 |
| 2012 | 7 | 53 |
| 2013 | 5 | 60 |
| 2014 | 7 | 52 |
| 2015 | 6 | 57 |
| 2016 | 11 | 57 |
| 2017 | 6 | 91 |
| 2018 | 10 | 103 |
| 2019 | 13 | 121 |
| 2020 | 14 | 178 |
| 2021 | 19 | 252 |
| 2022 | 15 | 301 |
| 2023 | 14 | 262 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Art & Design.
| Art & Design subfield | Germany ranking | Europe ranking | World rank |
| Fashion Design | 92 | 764 | 2557 |
