The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 77th in Germany, 1432nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. The Folkwang University of the Arts ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,682 academic publications and 236,130 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 27 notable alumni.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 68th for Physics in Germany and 1312th in the World with 5,957 publications made and 206,716 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 69th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1213th in the World with 5,392 publications made and 74,082 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Linguistics.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 69th for Engineering in Germany and 1739th in the World with 4,999 publications made and 157,358 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 1850th in the World with 4,130 publications made and 122,447 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 2706th in the World with 2,792 publications made and 109,355 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 2862nd in the World with 2,691 publications made and 86,633 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84th for Computer Science in Germany and 2529th in the World with 2,248 publications made and 66,701 citations received. Main research topics: Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84th for Medicine in Germany and 2814th in the World with 1,734 publications made and 63,249 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 2507th in the World with 1,224 publications made and 46,055 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 1727th in the World with 550 publications made and 7,189 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.
