Kiel University ranked 23rd in Germany, 273rd in the global 2025 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 79,350 academic publications and 2,656,087 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 211 notable alumni.
Kiel University ranked 23rd for Biology in Germany and 288th in the World with 46,730 publications made and 2,036,565 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Kiel University ranked 28th for Chemistry in Germany and 302nd in the World with 40,913 publications made and 1,574,701 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Medicine in Germany and 294th in the World with 31,646 publications made and 1,362,252 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Kiel University ranked 27th for Physics in Germany and 342nd in the World with 31,540 publications made and 1,004,877 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 400th in the World with 31,292 publications made and 947,179 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Kiel University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Germany and 267th in the World with 30,231 publications made and 1,114,047 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 393rd in the World with 26,344 publications made and 775,641 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Computer Science in Germany and 388th in the World with 22,973 publications made and 921,714 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Kiel University ranked 32nd for Psychology in Germany and 447th in the World with 11,283 publications made and 481,106 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kiel University ranked 27th for Mathematics in Germany and 404th in the World with 9,278 publications made and 409,088 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 501st in the World with 6,707 publications made and 178,958 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 20th for Economics in Germany and 480th in the World with 4,880 publications made and 165,507 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Economics, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Art & Design in Germany and 469th in the World with 3,830 publications made and 101,264 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.
