The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 8th in Germany, 153rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 221 research topics. The Humboldt University of Berlin ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 101,115 academic publications and 2,909,244 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,478 notable alumni.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 20th for Biology in Germany and 254th in the World with 55,827 publications made and 2,036,014 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 22nd for Medicine in Germany and 232nd in the World with 43,750 publications made and 1,452,715 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 27th for Chemistry in Germany and 295th in the World with 43,134 publications made and 1,552,679 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 230th in the World with 40,108 publications made and 951,915 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 24th for Physics in Germany and 286th in the World with 38,883 publications made and 1,275,886 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 25th for Engineering in Germany and 369th in the World with 37,015 publications made and 1,191,972 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 20th for Computer Science in Germany and 298th in the World with 34,448 publications made and 1,140,307 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Telecommunications.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 21st for Environmental Science in Germany and 349th in the World with 29,868 publications made and 1,022,368 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 17th for Psychology in Germany and 247th in the World with 22,525 publications made and 771,558 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 11th for Mathematics in Germany and 257th in the World with 16,119 publications made and 509,989 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 16th for Business in Germany and 374th in the World with 10,462 publications made and 293,208 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 7th for Economics in Germany and 254th in the World with 9,138 publications made and 263,083 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Economics.
The Humboldt University of Berlin ranked 16th for Art & Design in Germany and 312th in the World with 6,004 publications made and 133,720 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
