Kiel University ranked 23rd in Germany, 272nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 203 research topics. Kiel University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 81,180 academic publications and 2,794,454 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 217 notable alumni.
Kiel University ranked 23rd for Biology in Germany and 294th in the World with 47,819 publications made and 2,133,877 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Kiel University ranked 28th for Chemistry in Germany and 308th in the World with 41,673 publications made and 1,644,935 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Kiel University ranked 28th for Medicine in Germany and 302nd in the World with 32,405 publications made and 1,433,960 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Kiel University ranked 27th for Physics in Germany and 347th in the World with 32,194 publications made and 1,062,313 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Kiel University ranked 28th for Engineering in Germany and 405th in the World with 32,015 publications made and 995,188 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Kiel University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Germany and 272nd in the World with 30,928 publications made and 1,177,004 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 402nd in the World with 26,907 publications made and 810,587 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Computer Science in Germany and 395th in the World with 23,547 publications made and 983,399 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
Kiel University ranked 32nd for Psychology in Germany and 454th in the World with 11,587 publications made and 500,066 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kiel University ranked 27th for Mathematics in Germany and 407th in the World with 9,430 publications made and 430,940 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Business in Germany and 509th in the World with 6,861 publications made and 189,578 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 20th for Economics in Germany and 481st in the World with 4,972 publications made and 177,819 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Economics, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 25th for Art & Design in Germany and 473rd in the World with 3,914 publications made and 106,101 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
