The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 145th in Germany, 3891st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 10 research topics. The Munich School of Philosophy ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,525 academic publications and 10,486 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 96th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 2292nd in the World with 1,367 publications made and 9,580 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #96 of 175 | In Germany |
| #710 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #2292 of 7,020 | In the World |
Munich School of Philosophy
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 15 | 20 |
| 1992 | 3 | 20 |
| 1993 | 5 | 25 |
| 1994 | 4 | 27 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 |
| 1996 | 2 | 22 |
| 1997 | 2 | 22 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000 | 4 | 23 |
| 2001 | 5 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 | 38 |
| 2003 | 5 | 48 |
| 2004 | 3 | 53 |
| 2005 | 3 | 71 |
| 2006 | 6 | 79 |
| 2007 | 3 | 94 |
| 2008 | 3 | 97 |
| 2009 | 3 | 124 |
| 2010 | 20 | 138 |
| 2011 | 12 | 163 |
| 2012 | 39 | 160 |
| 2013 | 42 | 257 |
| 2014 | 63 | 297 |
| 2015 | 58 | 298 |
| 2016 | 85 | 354 |
| 2017 | 96 | 448 |
| 2018 | 69 | 473 |
| 2019 | 78 | 698 |
| 2020 | 114 | 757 |
| 2021 | 121 | 1044 |
| 2022 | 119 | 1112 |
| 2023 | 95 | 1294 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 129th for Computer Science in Germany and 4084th in the World with 507 publications made and 4,246 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Munich School of Philosophy
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 16 |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 |
| 1995 | 0 | 16 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 21 |
| 2003 | 1 | 28 |
| 2004 | 3 | 29 |
| 2005 | 2 | 54 |
| 2006 | 2 | 57 |
| 2007 | 3 | 67 |
| 2008 | 2 | 64 |
| 2009 | 0 | 96 |
| 2010 | 6 | 98 |
| 2011 | 5 | 104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 122 |
| 2013 | 18 | 183 |
| 2014 | 27 | 203 |
| 2015 | 24 | 200 |
| 2016 | 36 | 227 |
| 2017 | 40 | 274 |
| 2018 | 38 | 332 |
| 2019 | 42 | 428 |
| 2020 | 44 | 445 |
| 2021 | 68 | 658 |
| 2022 | 46 | 701 |
| 2023 | 47 | 857 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Computer Science.
Physics rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 127th for Physics in Germany and 4375th in the World with 369 publications made and 3,678 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Theoretical Physics, Optical Engineering.
Munich School of Philosophy
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 |
| 2004 | 2 | 24 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | 1 | 28 |
| 2008 | 0 | 29 |
| 2009 | 1 | 47 |
| 2010 | 6 | 33 |
| 2011 | 2 | 45 |
| 2012 | 22 | 48 |
| 2013 | 17 | 89 |
| 2014 | 22 | 99 |
| 2015 | 22 | 108 |
| 2016 | 21 | 123 |
| 2017 | 27 | 177 |
| 2018 | 32 | 193 |
| 2019 | 28 | 333 |
| 2020 | 39 | 319 |
| 2021 | 38 | 435 |
| 2022 | 34 | 457 |
| 2023 | 23 | 572 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Physics.
Biology rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 143rd for Biology in Germany and 5336th in the World with 315 publications made and 2,406 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics.
Munich School of Philosophy
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 | 25 |
| 2005 | 1 | 43 |
| 2006 | 3 | 41 |
| 2007 | 2 | 36 |
| 2008 | 1 | 45 |
| 2009 | 1 | 64 |
| 2010 | 3 | 58 |
| 2011 | 4 | 65 |
| 2012 | 13 | 87 |
| 2013 | 14 | 111 |
| 2014 | 22 | 131 |
| 2015 | 17 | 138 |
| 2016 | 21 | 150 |
| 2017 | 23 | 187 |
| 2018 | 21 | 228 |
| 2019 | 22 | 312 |
| 2020 | 30 | 332 |
| 2021 | 40 | 451 |
| 2022 | 31 | 490 |
| 2023 | 25 | 569 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Biology.
Psychology rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 86th for Psychology in Germany and 2903rd in the World with 301 publications made and 5,373 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, Neuroscience.
Munich School of Philosophy
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 |
| 2004 | 3 | 29 |
| 2005 | 1 | 44 |
| 2006 | 1 | 53 |
| 2007 | 0 | 72 |
| 2008 | 1 | 79 |
| 2009 | 1 | 95 |
| 2010 | 1 | 111 |
| 2011 | 3 | 111 |
| 2012 | 7 | 139 |
| 2013 | 10 | 180 |
| 2014 | 6 | 197 |
| 2015 | 13 | 199 |
| 2016 | 17 | 218 |
| 2017 | 25 | 239 |
| 2018 | 18 | 279 |
| 2019 | 26 | 366 |
| 2020 | 32 | 417 |
| 2021 | 47 | 532 |
| 2022 | 34 | 580 |
| 2023 | 31 | 665 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Psychology.
Mathematics rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 93rd for Mathematics in Germany and 3062nd in the World with 297 publications made and 5,315 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Munich School of Philosophy
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 19 |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 | 1 | 38 |
| 2007 | 0 | 35 |
| 2008 | 1 | 53 |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 |
| 2010 | 3 | 66 |
| 2011 | 4 | 92 |
| 2012 | 15 | 97 |
| 2013 | 13 | 136 |
| 2014 | 15 | 170 |
| 2015 | 13 | 167 |
| 2016 | 22 | 188 |
| 2017 | 22 | 235 |
| 2018 | 30 | 269 |
| 2019 | 26 | 336 |
| 2020 | 20 | 380 |
| 2021 | 44 | 481 |
| 2022 | 28 | 496 |
| 2023 | 15 | 619 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Mathematics.
Environmental Science rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 148th for Environmental Science in Germany and 5190th in the World with 295 publications made and 2,313 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #148 of 170 | In Germany |
| #1209 of 1,458 | In Europe |
| #5190 of 6,798 | In the World |
Munich School of Philosophy
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 |
| 2005 | 0 | 26 |
| 2006 | 2 | 16 |
| 2007 | 1 | 24 |
| 2008 | 0 | 27 |
| 2009 | 0 | 37 |
| 2010 | 3 | 38 |
| 2011 | 3 | 53 |
| 2012 | 15 | 59 |
| 2013 | 11 | 93 |
| 2014 | 11 | 91 |
| 2015 | 15 | 105 |
| 2016 | 20 | 134 |
| 2017 | 28 | 151 |
| 2018 | 23 | 160 |
| 2019 | 28 | 223 |
| 2020 | 27 | 290 |
| 2021 | 33 | 406 |
| 2022 | 25 | 497 |
| 2023 | 26 | 557 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Environmental Science.
Medicine rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 118th for Medicine in Germany and 3911th in the World with 285 publications made and 4,679 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Dentistry, Orthodontics.
Munich School of Philosophy
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 21 |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 |
| 2006 | 2 | 43 |
| 2007 | 2 | 39 |
| 2008 | 3 | 46 |
| 2009 | 0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 2 | 76 |
| 2011 | 4 | 70 |
| 2012 | 11 | 92 |
| 2013 | 9 | 125 |
| 2014 | 11 | 121 |
| 2015 | 18 | 136 |
| 2016 | 18 | 159 |
| 2017 | 16 | 181 |
| 2018 | 19 | 190 |
| 2019 | 21 | 289 |
| 2020 | 29 | 365 |
| 2021 | 38 | 451 |
| 2022 | 27 | 489 |
| 2023 | 19 | 520 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Medicine.
Economics rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 107th for Economics in Germany and 3442nd in the World with 275 publications made and 2,582 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Finance, Development Studies.
Munich School of Philosophy
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 | 11 |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 2 | 20 |
| 2011 | 3 | 34 |
| 2012 | 20 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 | 66 |
| 2014 | 14 | 86 |
| 2015 | 5 | 89 |
| 2016 | 20 | 115 |
| 2017 | 24 | 109 |
| 2018 | 27 | 114 |
| 2019 | 27 | 163 |
| 2020 | 23 | 230 |
| 2021 | 34 | 351 |
| 2022 | 21 | 439 |
| 2023 | 14 | 479 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Economics.
Engineering rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 150th for Engineering in Germany and 5109th in the World with 250 publications made and 2,963 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering.
Munich School of Philosophy
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 |
| 2006 | 2 | 26 |
| 2007 | 0 | 33 |
| 2008 | 1 | 25 |
| 2009 | 0 | 39 |
| 2010 | 3 | 43 |
| 2011 | 2 | 45 |
| 2012 | 18 | 55 |
| 2013 | 5 | 64 |
| 2014 | 17 | 87 |
| 2015 | 11 | 103 |
| 2016 | 13 | 100 |
| 2017 | 17 | 128 |
| 2018 | 20 | 163 |
| 2019 | 25 | 228 |
| 2020 | 31 | 238 |
| 2021 | 27 | 369 |
| 2022 | 19 | 410 |
| 2023 | 13 | 473 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Engineering.
Business rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 136th for Business in Germany and 4294th in the World with 199 publications made and 1,710 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management.
Munich School of Philosophy
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 |
| 2006 | 2 | 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 41 |
| 2008 | 0 | 37 |
| 2009 | 0 | 46 |
| 2010 | 1 | 52 |
| 2011 | 1 | 47 |
| 2012 | 14 | 68 |
| 2013 | 4 | 86 |
| 2014 | 6 | 90 |
| 2015 | 5 | 95 |
| 2016 | 14 | 103 |
| 2017 | 14 | 125 |
| 2018 | 19 | 149 |
| 2019 | 22 | 186 |
| 2020 | 23 | 228 |
| 2021 | 26 | 326 |
| 2022 | 14 | 411 |
| 2023 | 17 | 448 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Business.
| Business subfield | Germany ranking | Europe ranking | World rank |
| Finance | 117 | 990 | 3662 |
| Management | 144 | 1106 | 4315 |
Art & Design rankings
The Munich School of Philosophy ranked 121st for Art & Design in Germany and 3915th in the World with 136 publications made and 540 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.
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.
Munich School of Philosophy
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 0 | 14 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | 0 | 19 |
| 2009 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 | 4 | 21 |
| 2011 | 3 | 23 |
| 2012 | 2 | 23 |
| 2013 | 4 | 29 |
| 2014 | 10 | 53 |
| 2015 | 6 | 48 |
| 2016 | 6 | 49 |
| 2017 | 12 | 89 |
| 2018 | 11 | 75 |
| 2019 | 9 | 108 |
| 2020 | 17 | 107 |
| 2021 | 12 | 134 |
| 2022 | 12 | 172 |
| 2023 | 15 | 220 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Munich School of Philosophy in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the Munich School of Philosophy
| Speciality | Germany | Europe | World Rank |
| Chemistry | 149 | 1250 | 5480 |
