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The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 122nd in Germany, 2875th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 81 research topics. The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,721 academic publications and 27,294 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2875 of 14,131 In the World
#892 of 2,785 In Europe
#122 of 369 In Germany
#23 of 64 In North Rhine-Westphalia
#2 of 4 In Bielefeld
#1125 of 1,645 For Robotics
#1361 of 1,852 For Biomedical Engineering
#1773 of 3,051 For Human-Computer Interaction
#6810 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2237 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 112th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 2897th in the World with 1,556 publications made and 14,970 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#112 of 178 In Germany
#825 of 1,502 In Europe
#2897 of 7,088 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 1 2
1994 1 5
1995 0 5
1996 17 7
1997 6 8
1998 0 8
1999 3 5
2000 3 8
2001 6 17
2002 8 21
2003 23 24
2004 13 19
2005 11 46
2006 11 98
2007 18 130
2008 27 123
2009 40 191
2010 60 261
2011 23 244
2012 47 261
2013 50 276
2014 37 372
2015 61 346
2016 95 333
2017 52 442
2018 135 573
2019 130 809
2020 140 1183
2021 130 1548
2022 135 1761
2023 127 1950
2024 69 1694
2025 43 1550

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Political Science 111 744 2312
Philosophy 108 755 2437
Communications and Public Relations 97 816 2857
Anthropology 93 841 3110
Archaeology 96 893 3333
History 99 918 3508
Law 109 963 3799
Education Majors 94 933 3849
Linguistics 107 994 3900
Sociology 103 974 4020
Demography 105 1055 4805

Engineering rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 108th for Engineering in Germany and 3570th in the World with 1,114 publications made and 16,082 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#108 of 169 In Germany
#926 of 1,466 In Europe
#3570 of 6,795 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 1 1
1994 4 9
1995 2 2
1996 2 3
1997 1 2
1998 1 5
1999 3 5
2000 3 3
2001 3 6
2002 4 15
2003 7 22
2004 3 25
2005 12 35
2006 17 82
2007 14 115
2008 27 154
2009 19 215
2010 28 215
2011 24 271
2012 39 282
2013 24 295
2014 29 359
2015 47 363
2016 62 355
2017 61 445
2018 80 573
2019 87 900
2020 92 1235
2021 128 1807
2022 76 1815
2023 100 2190
2024 65 2017
2025 47 1826

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Robotics 53 370 1125
Biomedical Engineering 57 442 1361
Human-Computer Interaction 87 605 1773
Systems Engineering 98 757 2424
Nanotechnology 75 624 2457
Chemical Engineering 77 688 2746
Mechanical Engineering 98 847 3007
Electrical Engineering 101 823 3130
Materials Science 95 811 3145
Electronic Engineering 105 819 3186
Structural Engineering 103 883 3306
Metallurgical Engineering 94 843 3419
Acoustical Engineering 101 930 3511
Computer Networking 117 907 3604
Aerospace Engineering 122 981 3761
Optical Engineering 112 951 3866
Telecommunications 124 979 3965

Physics rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 92nd for Physics in Germany and 3273rd in the World with 948 publications made and 15,089 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics.

Physics ranking Location
#92 of 168 In Germany
#856 of 1,460 In Europe
#3273 of 6,729 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 2 3
1994 4 8
1995 2 4
1996 2 5
1997 1 2
1998 1 4
1999 2 4
2000 3 7
2001 5 11
2002 3 16
2003 7 19
2004 4 32
2005 12 40
2006 12 75
2007 13 111
2008 20 154
2009 15 177
2010 19 218
2011 11 247
2012 32 250
2013 20 246
2014 21 311
2015 42 299
2016 53 319
2017 50 379
2018 68 497
2019 76 775
2020 76 1096
2021 116 1603
2022 67 1593
2023 85 1952
2024 55 1768
2025 46 1574

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 75 624 2457
Condensed Matter Physics 78 671 2639
Quantum and Particle physics 90 802 3006
Materials Science 95 811 3145
Acoustical Engineering 101 930 3511
Optical Engineering 112 951 3866
Astrophysics and Astronomy 127 1129 4694

Computer Science rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 111th for Computer Science in Germany and 3758th in the World with 826 publications made and 12,036 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Human-Computer Interaction.

Computer Science ranking Location
#111 of 172 In Germany
#939 of 1,470 In Europe
#3758 of 6,855 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 2 2
1994 3 5
1995 2 3
1996 1 2
1997 2 4
1998 1 5
1999 2 4
2000 2 2
2001 2 7
2002 6 10
2003 1 14
2004 4 19
2005 7 34
2006 13 83
2007 13 118
2008 23 131
2009 21 185
2010 21 221
2011 19 231
2012 29 255
2013 20 252
2014 19 337
2015 20 319
2016 37 308
2017 24 359
2018 42 396
2019 56 618
2020 74 889
2021 92 1255
2022 79 1424
2023 75 1533
2024 67 1407
2025 42 1222

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Robotics 53 370 1125
Human-Computer Interaction 87 605 1773
Cognitive Science 92 755 2989
Management Information Systems 120 959 3080
Computer Vision 109 809 3094
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 104 853 3229
Neuroscience 92 865 3368
Computer Networking 117 907 3604
Machine Learning 106 876 3605
Cyber Security 117 939 3646
Telecommunications 124 979 3965

Biology rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 110th for Biology in Germany and 4405th in the World with 787 publications made and 14,496 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#110 of 170 In Germany
#1005 of 1,449 In Europe
#4405 of 6,841 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 1 1
1994 1 3
1995 3 4
1996 0 5
1997 0 4
1998 1 6
1999 1 3
2000 3 5
2001 3 9
2002 1 19
2003 1 33
2004 4 30
2005 7 33
2006 8 80
2007 5 73
2008 5 125
2009 10 148
2010 17 175
2011 15 192
2012 8 205
2013 19 218
2014 14 257
2015 24 292
2016 38 300
2017 43 361
2018 61 526
2019 63 768
2020 83 1140
2021 114 1721
2022 75 1744
2023 64 1963
2024 51 1741
2025 44 1628

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 75 624 2457
Neuroscience 92 865 3368
Paleontology 98 956 4088
Botany 100 946 4351
Biochemistry 115 1037 4715
Genetics 123 1082 4986

Environmental Science rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th for Environmental Science in Germany and 4135th in the World with 781 publications made and 13,367 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#107 of 170 In Germany
#998 of 1,464 In Europe
#4135 of 6,888 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 1 1
1994 0 5
1995 1 1
1996 1 1
1997 1 4
1998 0 6
1999 1 3
2000 4 3
2001 4 6
2002 2 17
2003 1 15
2004 2 17
2005 6 25
2006 8 53
2007 6 67
2008 10 67
2009 13 139
2010 14 120
2011 17 164
2012 20 181
2013 21 185
2014 17 232
2015 29 230
2016 49 255
2017 41 326
2018 52 444
2019 58 648
2020 64 899
2021 109 1507
2022 71 1481
2023 73 1679
2024 40 1441
2025 43 1355

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Oceanography 100 905 3593
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 108 944 3768
Geology 98 931 3792
Geography and Cartography 103 972 3793
Paleontology 98 956 4088
Ecology 113 1001 4222

Chemistry rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 99th for Chemistry in Germany and 3825th in the World with 720 publications made and 11,486 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#99 of 166 In Germany
#917 of 1,417 In Europe
#3825 of 6,561 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 1 1
1994 1 5
1995 2 3
1996 2 4
1997 1 2
1998 1 3
1999 3 2
2000 2 2
2001 3 6
2002 1 16
2003 5 22
2004 3 29
2005 8 26
2006 10 55
2007 9 76
2008 4 122
2009 9 138
2010 12 143
2011 6 163
2012 10 172
2013 13 166
2014 14 193
2015 31 221
2016 43 225
2017 44 296
2018 62 413
2019 60 627
2020 59 915
2021 99 1376
2022 56 1421
2023 64 1668
2024 45 1535
2025 36 1423

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 75 624 2457
Chemical Engineering 77 688 2746
Physical chemistry 93 767 3086
Materials Science 95 811 3145
Organic Chemistry 89 828 3495
Biochemistry 115 1037 4715

Medicine rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 109th for Medicine in Germany and 3931st in the World with 678 publications made and 9,406 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pathology, Nursing, Physical Therapy.

Medicine ranking Location
#109 of 170 In Germany
#914 of 1,437 In Europe
#3931 of 6,793 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 1 1
1994 2 5
1995 1 4
1996 2 6
1997 0 5
1998 2 9
1999 1 4
2000 3 3
2001 6 12
2002 2 20
2003 6 30
2004 7 22
2005 6 23
2006 4 51
2007 8 51
2008 13 65
2009 17 90
2010 10 104
2011 12 115
2012 12 128
2013 27 133
2014 15 185
2015 30 182
2016 30 194
2017 20 236
2018 40 284
2019 53 458
2020 60 740
2021 75 1106
2022 62 1225
2023 68 1343
2024 40 1178
2025 40 1141

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Biomedical Engineering 57 442 1361
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 113 446 1415
Sports Medicine 72 658 2256
Clinical Psychology 77 629 2412
Nursing 75 657 2598
Healthcare Management (MHA) 76 732 2842
Physical Therapy 81 776 3041
Psychiatry 91 813 3360
Surgery 108 923 3952
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 120 1022 4353
Pathology 114 995 4507
Public Health 106 1071 4928

Psychology rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 93rd for Psychology in Germany and 3516th in the World with 506 publications made and 11,610 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#93 of 169 In Germany
#863 of 1,424 In Europe
#3516 of 6,663 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 1 2
1994 1 2
1995 2 3
1996 0 1
1997 1 2
1998 2 5
1999 2 4
2000 4 2
2001 4 5
2002 2 4
2003 1 13
2004 3 18
2005 6 22
2006 4 68
2007 9 61
2008 11 86
2009 14 103
2010 10 132
2011 11 131
2012 16 147
2013 9 172
2014 7 222
2015 11 224
2016 18 209
2017 16 238
2018 25 317
2019 43 476
2020 48 713
2021 54 987
2022 46 1105
2023 54 1168
2024 42 1082
2025 30 1066

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 77 629 2412
Social Psychology 91 771 2754
Child Psychology 79 709 2795
Cognitive Science 92 755 2989
Psychiatry 91 813 3360
Neuroscience 92 865 3368
Education Majors 94 933 3849

Business rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 111th for Business in Germany and 3669th in the World with 419 publications made and 7,364 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#111 of 166 In Germany
#989 of 1,436 In Europe
#3669 of 6,366 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 1
1995 0 1
1996 0 1
1997 0 2
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 1 2
2001 0 7
2002 1 6
2003 1 5
2004 0 5
2005 4 16
2006 9 49
2007 9 52
2008 8 43
2009 11 78
2010 16 107
2011 14 95
2012 18 97
2013 11 120
2014 11 150
2015 16 169
2016 23 186
2017 19 199
2018 21 233
2019 23 342
2020 35 526
2021 36 712
2022 47 792
2023 40 891
2024 24 727
2025 16 589

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 120 959 3080
Management 110 909 3390
Finance 120 1039 3912
Marketing 124 1018 3955

Mathematics rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 106th for Mathematics in Germany and 3889th in the World with 408 publications made and 5,628 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#106 of 163 In Germany
#939 of 1,406 In Europe
#3889 of 6,434 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 1 1
1994 1 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 0
1998 1 5
1999 1 1
2000 5 2
2001 0 6
2002 2 7
2003 0 7
2004 0 6
2005 1 12
2006 1 39
2007 11 27
2008 9 52
2009 15 60
2010 15 79
2011 15 85
2012 11 88
2013 12 93
2014 13 148
2015 12 104
2016 13 110
2017 18 150
2018 19 186
2019 26 264
2020 39 436
2021 40 604
2022 35 633
2023 48 777
2024 25 583
2025 19 437

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Statistics 104 905 3709

Economics rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 120th for Economics in Germany and 4248th in the World with 258 publications made and 2,788 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#120 of 162 In Germany
#1059 of 1,391 In Europe
#4248 of 6,188 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 0 1
2000 3 2
2001 0 1
2002 0 1
2003 1 2
2004 0 3
2005 1 13
2006 2 33
2007 8 31
2008 7 33
2009 12 51
2010 13 75
2011 5 45
2012 7 58
2013 5 63
2014 6 94
2015 12 90
2016 12 84
2017 8 91
2018 5 126
2019 23 158
2020 25 259
2021 18 411
2022 33 483
2023 24 491
2024 17 406
2025 12 342

The following table provides academic rankings for The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Finance 120 1039 3912
Development Studies 110 1026 4354

Art & Design rankings

The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences ranked 103rd for Art & Design in Germany and 3489th in the World with 192 publications made and 3,572 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#103 of 162 In Germany
#933 of 1,385 In Europe
#3489 of 6,010 In the World

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
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 7
2003 0 6
2004 0 4
2005 0 6
2006 3 16
2007 0 19
2008 6 30
2009 8 50
2010 5 29
2011 6 43
2012 9 70
2013 5 56
2014 7 64
2015 6 59
2016 13 61
2017 7 95
2018 10 113
2019 13 134
2020 14 225
2021 24 314
2022 18 352
2023 16 317
2024 10 300
2025 5 295

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 96 837 2983