The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 66th in Germany, 1148th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 100 research topics. The Ilmenau University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,770 academic publications and 262,262 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 56th for Engineering in Germany and 879th in the World with 13,134 publications made and 210,649 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 58th for Physics in Germany and 926th in the World with 11,782 publications made and 198,468 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 60th for Computer Science in Germany and 999th in the World with 9,041 publications made and 122,503 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 65th for Chemistry in Germany and 1332nd in the World with 8,542 publications made and 155,363 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 66th for Biology in Germany and 1666th in the World with 6,980 publications made and 141,596 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 69th for Environmental Science in Germany and 1549th in the World with 6,108 publications made and 97,187 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 75th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1429th in the World with 5,713 publications made and 63,897 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 58th for Mathematics in Germany and 1044th in the World with 3,984 publications made and 59,586 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 67th for Business in Germany and 1272nd in the World with 3,032 publications made and 42,710 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The Ilmenau University of Technology ranked 59th for Art & Design in Germany and 1089th in the World with 1,700 publications made and 20,677 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Literature, Aesthetics.
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