The Free University of Berlin ranked 5th in Germany, 129th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 19 research topics. The Free University of Berlin ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 109,317 academic publications and 2,462,494 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 277 notable alumni.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 13th for Biology in Germany and 190th in the World with 63,565 publications made and 1,868,214 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 15th for Chemistry in Germany and 191st in the World with 54,128 publications made and 1,645,501 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 15th for Medicine in Germany and 191st in the World with 48,005 publications made and 1,215,522 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 17th for Physics in Germany and 214th in the World with 41,572 publications made and 1,156,131 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 168th in the World with 40,126 publications made and 671,791 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 18th for Engineering in Germany and 278th in the World with 39,382 publications made and 1,069,481 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Germany and 213th in the World with 35,150 publications made and 929,947 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 19th for Computer Science in Germany and 278th in the World with 31,033 publications made and 815,694 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 11th for Psychology in Germany and 200th in the World with 22,459 publications made and 626,453 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 18th for Mathematics in Germany and 346th in the World with 12,694 publications made and 293,052 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 12th for Business in Germany and 328th in the World with 9,433 publications made and 207,369 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 7th for Economics in Germany and 261st in the World with 8,142 publications made and 151,442 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The Free University of Berlin ranked 8th for Art & Design in Germany and 221st in the World with 6,144 publications made and 100,987 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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