The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 77th in Germany, 1556th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. The Folkwang University of the Arts ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,488 academic publications and 224,658 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 68th for Physics in Germany and 1284th in the World with 5,815 publications made and 195,655 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 68th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1194th in the World with 5,319 publications made and 68,973 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Linguistics.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 69th for Engineering in Germany and 1688th in the World with 4,922 publications made and 149,631 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 70th for Chemistry in Germany and 1795th in the World with 4,077 publications made and 115,836 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 81st for Environmental Science in Germany and 2639th in the World with 2,728 publications made and 103,812 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 79th for Biology in Germany and 2809th in the World with 2,664 publications made and 84,573 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 83rd for Computer Science in Germany and 2462nd in the World with 2,233 publications made and 65,344 citations received. Main research topics: Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 82nd for Medicine in Germany and 2747th in the World with 1,714 publications made and 61,283 citations received. Main research topics: Anatomy and Physiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pharmacy, Pathology, Psychiatry.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84th for Mathematics in Germany and 2448th in the World with 1,211 publications made and 43,326 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 74th for Art & Design in Germany and 1698th in the World with 549 publications made and 6,649 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
