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The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 95th in Germany, 2279th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 10 research topics. The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,774 academic publications and 27,746 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2279 of 14,131 In the World
#759 of 2,785 In Europe
#95 of 369 In Germany
#7 of 22 In Hesse
#2 of 7 In Frankfurt
#762 of 1,063 For Social Work
#1207 of 1,645 For Robotics
#1431 of 1,513 For Criminology and Criminal Justice
#4637 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1053 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 7 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 102nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 2587th in the World with 1,758 publications made and 17,377 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#102 of 178 In Germany
#766 of 1,502 In Europe
#2587 of 7,088 In the World

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

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 3 6
1994 8 1
1995 2 5
1996 35 5
1997 27 9
1998 9 8
1999 12 28
2000 18 29
2001 32 41
2002 15 33
2003 51 70
2004 25 69
2005 27 79
2006 8 102
2007 10 137
2008 25 147
2009 26 177
2010 23 165
2011 53 178
2012 44 200
2013 52 253
2014 54 273
2015 57 318
2016 67 410
2017 97 469
2018 115 714
2019 125 832
2020 107 1330
2021 162 1812
2022 169 1866
2023 158 2149
2024 61 1736
2025 36 1444

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Social Work 12 250 762
Criminology and Criminal Justice 50 447 1431
Philosophy 98 677 2116
Political Science 108 710 2163
Law 110 969 3839
Archaeology 110 1022 4004
Linguistics 117 1035 4107
History 113 1038 4111
Sociology 109 1012 4219
Anthropology 110 1027 4271
Education Majors 107 1086 4608
Demography 104 1049 4760

Engineering rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 114th for Engineering in Germany and 3843rd in the World with 986 publications made and 15,022 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#114 of 169 In Germany
#981 of 1,466 In Europe
#3843 of 6,795 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 2 2
1994 2 0
1995 3 5
1996 5 4
1997 4 5
1998 2 7
1999 9 12
2000 7 17
2001 13 30
2002 7 33
2003 8 50
2004 5 60
2005 7 60
2006 15 75
2007 14 135
2008 15 145
2009 22 151
2010 17 149
2011 24 173
2012 39 185
2013 36 206
2014 27 266
2015 32 298
2016 54 375
2017 59 421
2018 68 609
2019 67 696
2020 74 1071
2021 69 1512
2022 89 1458
2023 85 1708
2024 64 1411
2025 37 1214

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

Engineering subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Robotics 54 397 1207
Human-Computer Interaction 93 641 1956
Computer Networking 85 667 2466
Systems Engineering 113 854 2787
Electronic Engineering 95 762 2852
Telecommunications 90 759 2905
Electrical Engineering 100 807 3047
Aerospace Engineering 108 911 3449
Mechanical Engineering 119 959 3537
Civil Engineering 100 962 3659
Structural Engineering 113 980 3774
Materials Science 124 1018 4180
Acoustical Engineering 118 1075 4208
Chemical Engineering 114 988 4237
Metallurgical Engineering 121 1037 4390
Optical Engineering 127 1069 4402

Computer Science rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 95th for Computer Science in Germany and 3119th in the World with 954 publications made and 15,440 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#95 of 172 In Germany
#823 of 1,470 In Europe
#3119 of 6,855 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 1 2
1994 0 0
1995 1 3
1996 6 3
1997 0 6
1998 2 4
1999 5 15
2000 5 29
2001 7 37
2002 8 43
2003 8 73
2004 5 79
2005 6 92
2006 10 117
2007 11 167
2008 14 161
2009 21 184
2010 13 185
2011 25 187
2012 27 184
2013 32 210
2014 26 254
2015 26 280
2016 51 363
2017 57 367
2018 84 682
2019 73 772
2020 73 1308
2021 86 1857
2022 89 1905
2023 89 2140
2024 58 1785
2025 32 1462

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

Computer Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Robotics 54 397 1207
Human-Computer Interaction 93 641 1956
Blockchain and Cryptography 75 577 2046
Computer Vision 80 636 2275
Software Engineering 103 744 2372
Computer Networking 85 667 2466
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 83 705 2552
Machine Learning 82 680 2556
Cognitive Science 85 674 2566
Cyber Security 85 733 2705
Telecommunications 90 759 2905
Management Information Systems 122 970 3164
Neuroscience 114 1022 4317

Medicine rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 114th for Medicine in Germany and 4127th in the World with 681 publications made and 11,852 citations received. Main research topics: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#114 of 170 In Germany
#949 of 1,437 In Europe
#4127 of 6,793 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 1 1
1994 3 1
1995 1 2
1996 6 1
1997 7 1
1998 4 7
1999 4 11
2000 8 17
2001 7 31
2002 4 27
2003 10 51
2004 4 43
2005 16 36
2006 10 74
2007 9 79
2008 8 78
2009 13 95
2010 13 113
2011 19 123
2012 23 140
2013 24 196
2014 17 271
2015 17 254
2016 35 307
2017 31 289
2018 39 476
2019 52 465
2020 57 1029
2021 65 1531
2022 56 1545
2023 52 1473
2024 38 1328
2025 26 1070

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

Medicine subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Social Work 12 250 762
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 101 399 1240
Nursing 74 646 2530
Family medicine 63 649 2712
Virology 83 771 3481
Psychiatry 100 893 3846
Immunology 98 871 4048
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 118 1004 4277
Surgery 122 989 4385
Public Health 96 986 4480
Pathology 125 1068 4925

Physics rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 126th for Physics in Germany and 4389th in the World with 674 publications made and 10,851 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#126 of 168 In Germany
#1077 of 1,460 In Europe
#4389 of 6,729 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 2 5
1994 2 0
1995 2 5
1996 4 3
1997 2 7
1998 1 6
1999 6 5
2000 7 11
2001 15 23
2002 4 34
2003 7 43
2004 5 50
2005 6 63
2006 14 67
2007 12 122
2008 12 124
2009 19 134
2010 13 121
2011 15 128
2012 30 157
2013 21 195
2014 16 221
2015 22 257
2016 34 317
2017 28 347
2018 45 465
2019 44 551
2020 40 797
2021 53 1124
2022 69 1127
2023 57 1288
2024 35 997
2025 24 786

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

Physics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 111 998 3951
Materials Science 124 1018 4180
Quantum and Particle physics 123 1042 4189
Acoustical Engineering 118 1075 4208
Optical Engineering 127 1069 4402

Environmental Science rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 123rd for Environmental Science in Germany and 4541st in the World with 649 publications made and 10,357 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#123 of 170 In Germany
#1091 of 1,464 In Europe
#4541 of 6,888 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 2 1
1994 2 1
1995 2 3
1996 1 5
1997 4 3
1998 1 2
1999 4 8
2000 6 16
2001 9 19
2002 3 32
2003 4 39
2004 5 34
2005 3 61
2006 10 69
2007 5 91
2008 11 97
2009 15 123
2010 11 102
2011 13 104
2012 16 144
2013 20 172
2014 23 207
2015 20 243
2016 34 311
2017 34 384
2018 40 528
2019 45 577
2020 50 912
2021 65 1297
2022 60 1286
2023 71 1434
2024 38 1185
2025 18 1025

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

Environmental Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Environmental Management 112 957 3817
Geography and Cartography 110 1027 4067
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 121 1094 4506
Geology 129 1087 4561
Ecology 132 1130 4860
Paleontology 144 1217 5241

Biology rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 114th for Biology in Germany and 4715th in the World with 505 publications made and 13,765 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#114 of 170 In Germany
#1070 of 1,449 In Europe
#4715 of 6,841 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 1 2
1994 0 0
1995 0 2
1996 2 4
1997 2 2
1998 1 3
1999 5 12
2000 5 20
2001 7 39
2002 1 32
2003 3 59
2004 2 53
2005 4 74
2006 9 88
2007 12 141
2008 4 134
2009 12 148
2010 10 144
2011 15 163
2012 17 195
2013 23 239
2014 11 326
2015 12 357
2016 30 366
2017 21 351
2018 27 504
2019 33 543
2020 41 1139
2021 44 1626
2022 46 1626
2023 48 1693
2024 34 1367
2025 19 1087

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

Biology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Virology 83 771 3481
Immunology 98 871 4048
Genetics 107 931 4207
Neuroscience 114 1022 4317
Biochemistry 107 970 4422
Paleontology 144 1217 5241

Business rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 103rd for Business in Germany and 3069th in the World with 464 publications made and 8,624 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#103 of 166 In Germany
#864 of 1,436 In Europe
#3069 of 6,366 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 2
1996 0 0
1997 1 2
1998 1 4
1999 2 7
2000 1 6
2001 6 9
2002 2 14
2003 5 40
2004 4 34
2005 3 47
2006 4 56
2007 6 83
2008 4 99
2009 10 95
2010 5 81
2011 8 110
2012 11 107
2013 13 134
2014 12 137
2015 17 132
2016 16 162
2017 35 237
2018 37 324
2019 47 363
2020 37 482
2021 49 715
2022 38 718
2023 54 875
2024 24 687
2025 13 568

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

Business subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Marketing 93 726 2379
Management 97 771 2681
Management Information Systems 122 970 3164
Finance 110 951 3494

Chemistry rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 115th for Chemistry in Germany and 4327th in the World with 437 publications made and 9,977 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#115 of 166 In Germany
#1010 of 1,417 In Europe
#4327 of 6,561 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 1 4
1994 2 0
1995 1 1
1996 2 1
1997 2 4
1998 1 5
1999 3 2
2000 4 4
2001 10 14
2002 2 17
2003 3 17
2004 3 28
2005 5 27
2006 9 29
2007 10 66
2008 11 76
2009 14 81
2010 12 84
2011 12 87
2012 24 123
2013 18 155
2014 11 201
2015 14 259
2016 23 280
2017 20 311
2018 22 350
2019 20 420
2020 22 739
2021 33 946
2022 35 940
2023 34 1005
2024 30 831
2025 17 722

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

Chemistry subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Materials Science 124 1018 4180
Chemical Engineering 114 988 4237
Physical chemistry 118 1030 4391
Biochemistry 107 970 4422
Organic Chemistry 131 1126 5008

Mathematics rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 113th for Mathematics in Germany and 4000th in the World with 431 publications made and 6,745 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#113 of 163 In Germany
#968 of 1,406 In Europe
#4000 of 6,434 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 1 2
1996 1 3
1997 0 3
1998 1 3
1999 1 8
2000 1 8
2001 1 8
2002 4 13
2003 7 23
2004 3 18
2005 5 28
2006 7 26
2007 5 55
2008 3 77
2009 12 79
2010 2 67
2011 14 74
2012 13 87
2013 14 91
2014 11 121
2015 13 156
2016 26 158
2017 37 220
2018 40 398
2019 36 367
2020 32 686
2021 25 988
2022 45 1010
2023 42 1084
2024 13 692
2025 13 505

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

Mathematics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 75 577 2046
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 104 819 3126
Statistics 114 939 3878
Math Teachers 94 980 4229

Psychology rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 104th for Psychology in Germany and 4106th in the World with 399 publications made and 9,666 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#104 of 169 In Germany
#973 of 1,424 In Europe
#4106 of 6,663 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 3
1994 0 0
1995 3 2
1996 1 3
1997 1 1
1998 2 6
1999 3 13
2000 3 26
2001 3 31
2002 1 24
2003 0 50
2004 2 38
2005 2 46
2006 4 68
2007 5 77
2008 4 66
2009 7 88
2010 8 101
2011 8 90
2012 8 101
2013 12 123
2014 7 170
2015 10 167
2016 22 224
2017 26 214
2018 38 334
2019 33 434
2020 34 758
2021 38 1020
2022 37 1142
2023 33 1117
2024 26 999
2025 12 787

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

Psychology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Social Work 12 250 762
Cognitive Science 85 674 2566
Psychiatry 100 893 3846
Social Psychology 118 1035 4312
Neuroscience 114 1022 4317
Education Majors 107 1086 4608

Economics rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 111th for Economics in Germany and 3885th in the World with 323 publications made and 4,441 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#111 of 162 In Germany
#995 of 1,391 In Europe
#3885 of 6,188 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 1
1995 1 1
1996 0 1
1997 1 1
1998 0 2
1999 1 6
2000 2 5
2001 3 1
2002 3 3
2003 5 14
2004 4 8
2005 3 17
2006 7 22
2007 5 35
2008 4 43
2009 9 47
2010 5 43
2011 7 55
2012 9 59
2013 10 83
2014 8 90
2015 14 78
2016 18 130
2017 16 162
2018 24 264
2019 32 273
2020 16 413
2021 33 551
2022 25 559
2023 38 680
2024 10 524
2025 10 404

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

Economics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 104 819 3126
Finance 110 951 3494
Development Studies 111 1033 4392

Art & Design rankings

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ranked 122nd for Art & Design in Germany and 4136th in the World with 230 publications made and 2,041 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
#122 of 162 In Germany
#1064 of 1,385 In Europe
#4136 of 6,010 In the World

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 0 3
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 0 3
2000 1 5
2001 3 5
2002 3 7
2003 2 8
2004 2 8
2005 0 9
2006 3 6
2007 0 31
2008 7 20
2009 9 30
2010 3 31
2011 4 28
2012 4 33
2013 5 32
2014 7 54
2015 7 55
2016 7 50
2017 9 74
2018 21 101
2019 20 124
2020 20 141
2021 23 227
2022 20 236
2023 24 350
2024 14 302
2025 11 268

The following table provides academic rankings for The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Fashion Design 118 1015 3881