Hannover University of Applied Sciences: Rankings

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The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th in Germany, 2617th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 62 research topics. The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,100 academic publications and 18,809 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2617 of 14,131 In the World
#833 of 2,785 In Europe
#107 of 369 In Germany
#11 of 26 In Lower Saxony
#4 of 7 In Hanover
#894 of 2,534 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
#1450 of 2,648 For Molecular Biology
#1455 of 2,198 For Veterinary
#4681 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1469 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 123rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 3400th in the World with 1,021 publications made and 5,957 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#123 of 178 In Germany
#917 of 1,502 In Europe
#3400 of 7,088 In the World

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

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 4 20
1994 5 24
1995 2 19
1996 5 22
1997 4 18
1998 2 24
1999 3 39
2000 7 45
2001 8 34
2002 3 57
2003 4 55
2004 5 61
2005 1 69
2006 7 85
2007 3 80
2008 6 116
2009 7 147
2010 13 100
2011 11 129
2012 42 130
2013 10 162
2014 54 181
2015 55 224
2016 66 237
2017 91 305
2018 71 330
2019 64 358
2020 56 421
2021 56 491
2022 88 534
2023 101 606
2024 31 474
2025 17 424

The following table provides academic rankings for The Hannover 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 119 799 2589
Philosophy 125 858 2998
Library and Information science 101 833 3066
History 136 1178 4859
Demography 108 1091 4939
Archaeology 138 1198 4978
Linguistics 149 1250 5181
Sociology 138 1196 5189
Law 151 1231 5226

Medicine rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 89th for Medicine in Germany and 3176th in the World with 919 publications made and 11,869 citations received. Main research topics: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#89 of 170 In Germany
#788 of 1,437 In Europe
#3176 of 6,793 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 16 59
1994 15 83
1995 8 83
1996 11 83
1997 7 105
1998 12 111
1999 14 135
2000 22 191
2001 28 180
2002 9 228
2003 10 263
2004 10 302
2005 7 302
2006 8 338
2007 5 318
2008 7 329
2009 19 371
2010 49 348
2011 4 301
2012 12 324
2013 13 329
2014 24 316
2015 23 382
2016 29 416
2017 30 431
2018 36 417
2019 30 461
2020 29 539
2021 36 560
2022 33 550
2023 40 588
2024 17 462
2025 16 474

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

Medicine subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 80 316 894
Veterinary 39 345 1455
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 45 439 1677
Virology 64 562 2268
Immunology 66 589 2360
Family medicine 58 594 2419
Surgery 79 687 2582
Anatomy and Physiology 79 731 2783
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 96 846 3301
Pathology 89 821 3431
Nursing 102 898 4026
Psychiatry 114 985 4389
Public Health 108 1087 4987

Biology rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 93rd for Biology in Germany and 3917th in the World with 788 publications made and 13,518 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Molecular Biology.

Biology ranking Location
#93 of 170 In Germany
#914 of 1,449 In Europe
#3917 of 6,841 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 15 97
1994 14 98
1995 8 98
1996 17 114
1997 11 138
1998 13 119
1999 11 164
2000 20 216
2001 26 208
2002 6 263
2003 9 270
2004 8 326
2005 6 326
2006 9 368
2007 2 338
2008 5 388
2009 19 401
2010 47 405
2011 5 348
2012 6 391
2013 8 380
2014 8 314
2015 13 342
2016 22 405
2017 21 383
2018 36 410
2019 17 436
2020 25 504
2021 33 571
2022 30 575
2023 32 600
2024 14 483
2025 13 517

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

Biology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Molecular Biology 61 423 1450
Animal Science 52 445 1686
Microbiology 62 518 2160
Virology 64 562 2268
Immunology 66 589 2360
Genetics 85 780 3292
Biochemistry 91 854 3747
Paleontology 96 945 4023
Neuroscience 115 1026 4338
Botany 101 957 4388

Chemistry rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 112th for Chemistry in Germany and 4278th in the World with 486 publications made and 8,419 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science.

Chemistry ranking Location
#112 of 166 In Germany
#1001 of 1,417 In Europe
#4278 of 6,561 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 11 80
1994 11 73
1995 7 82
1996 11 96
1997 7 111
1998 9 85
1999 4 113
2000 15 148
2001 17 137
2002 3 176
2003 6 179
2004 8 215
2005 6 223
2006 6 226
2007 1 212
2008 4 253
2009 9 272
2010 13 246
2011 2 223
2012 6 265
2013 4 256
2014 4 209
2015 6 232
2016 13 266
2017 16 281
2018 21 277
2019 12 296
2020 15 321
2021 18 350
2022 18 387
2023 18 411
2024 22 375
2025 13 407

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

Chemistry subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Biochemistry 91 854 3747
Organic Chemistry 113 995 4381
Materials Science 139 1124 4688

Environmental Science rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 132nd for Environmental Science in Germany and 4772nd in the World with 478 publications made and 7,467 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#132 of 170 In Germany
#1136 of 1,464 In Europe
#4772 of 6,888 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 6 58
1994 9 40
1995 3 49
1996 11 52
1997 2 58
1998 3 45
1999 6 76
2000 8 73
2001 15 83
2002 3 105
2003 6 93
2004 2 131
2005 4 117
2006 4 159
2007 3 130
2008 4 180
2009 8 168
2010 14 170
2011 6 197
2012 12 217
2013 9 206
2014 13 194
2015 15 196
2016 17 214
2017 23 220
2018 26 251
2019 13 261
2020 15 325
2021 27 378
2022 24 374
2023 32 415
2024 17 334
2025 11 310

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

Environmental Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Paleontology 96 945 4023
Geology 126 1078 4481
Ecology 128 1101 4686
Geography and Cartography 138 1191 4996

Computer Science rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 143rd for Computer Science in Germany and 4728th in the World with 456 publications made and 4,859 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Software Engineering.

Computer Science ranking Location
#143 of 172 In Germany
#1144 of 1,470 In Europe
#4728 of 6,855 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 3 16
1994 4 15
1995 1 16
1996 4 28
1997 4 20
1998 8 31
1999 5 46
2000 0 48
2001 4 60
2002 5 68
2003 2 65
2004 4 73
2005 2 71
2006 4 77
2007 2 84
2008 3 112
2009 6 95
2010 9 82
2011 13 119
2012 10 108
2013 10 145
2014 7 137
2015 19 173
2016 25 165
2017 30 164
2018 24 187
2019 35 252
2020 18 264
2021 32 290
2022 34 329
2023 55 403
2024 14 345
2025 16 302

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

Computer Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Software Engineering 99 732 2314
Library and Information science 101 833 3066
Neuroscience 115 1026 4338
Cyber Security 137 1096 4453
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 148 1156 4692
Machine Learning 137 1097 4703

Engineering rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 147th for Engineering in Germany and 5044th in the World with 405 publications made and 4,592 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#147 of 169 In Germany
#1213 of 1,466 In Europe
#5044 of 6,795 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 5 38
1994 4 31
1995 3 22
1996 3 31
1997 3 41
1998 4 30
1999 3 42
2000 4 44
2001 3 51
2002 2 44
2003 2 60
2004 1 62
2005 3 56
2006 2 92
2007 1 62
2008 3 85
2009 5 87
2010 6 84
2011 7 113
2012 10 92
2013 7 126
2014 8 116
2015 16 148
2016 27 148
2017 23 165
2018 18 196
2019 28 239
2020 23 252
2021 25 320
2022 31 381
2023 34 412
2024 29 369
2025 12 383

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

Engineering subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Mechanical Engineering 143 1133 4406
Metallurgical Engineering 125 1066 4543
Materials Science 139 1124 4688
Electrical Engineering 144 1141 4724
Optical Engineering 142 1183 4949

Physics rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 149th for Physics in Germany and 5226th in the World with 342 publications made and 4,070 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#149 of 168 In Germany
#1254 of 1,460 In Europe
#5226 of 6,729 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 4 40
1994 4 41
1995 4 34
1996 3 43
1997 2 47
1998 4 35
1999 3 41
2000 2 43
2001 3 47
2002 2 41
2003 2 62
2004 1 57
2005 3 58
2006 3 81
2007 0 59
2008 4 78
2009 4 71
2010 4 68
2011 4 81
2012 5 75
2013 7 106
2014 9 93
2015 12 125
2016 18 123
2017 17 137
2018 18 166
2019 18 177
2020 19 197
2021 19 232
2022 25 298
2023 24 332
2024 28 290
2025 10 302

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

Physics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Materials Science 139 1124 4688
Optical Engineering 142 1183 4949
Quantum and Particle physics 152 1263 5303

Psychology rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 134th for Psychology in Germany and 4913th in the World with 239 publications made and 3,703 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#134 of 169 In Germany
#1114 of 1,424 In Europe
#4913 of 6,663 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 5 17
1994 2 10
1995 2 24
1996 5 25
1997 4 23
1998 6 38
1999 0 44
2000 2 44
2001 8 58
2002 2 58
2003 3 69
2004 2 61
2005 1 56
2006 2 79
2007 1 78
2008 0 67
2009 4 68
2010 3 69
2011 1 86
2012 7 78
2013 5 97
2014 7 98
2015 6 116
2016 11 143
2017 18 134
2018 16 155
2019 14 160
2020 15 210
2021 15 213
2022 16 243
2023 15 254
2024 4 194
2025 4 209

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

Psychology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Neuroscience 115 1026 4338
Psychiatry 114 985 4389
Social Psychology 140 1180 5032

Business rankings

The Hannover University of Applied Sciences ranked 156th for Business in Germany and 5093rd in the World with 197 publications made and 1,310 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#156 of 166 In Germany
#1247 of 1,436 In Europe
#5093 of 6,366 In the World

Hannover University of Applied Sciences
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 3
1995 0 2
1996 1 3
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 6
2000 0 3
2001 0 0
2002 0 5
2003 1 3
2004 0 5
2005 0 4
2006 4 8
2007 1 6
2008 2 17
2009 1 14
2010 1 24
2011 10 34
2012 8 35
2013 7 35
2014 4 44
2015 10 61
2016 10 65
2017 14 67
2018 11 79
2019 19 131
2020 8 98
2021 16 132
2022 13 125
2023 43 208
2024 6 154
2025 5 126

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

Business subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Management 153 1178 4685
Marketing 151 1173 4783

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Hannover University of Applied Sciences

Speciality Germany Europe World Rank
Statistics 147 1169 4991
Art & Design 144 1229 5021
Mathematics 146 1198 5162
Development Studies 130 1171 5164
Economics 154 1279 5548