Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences: Rankings

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The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 130th in Germany, 3089th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 67 research topics. The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,512 academic publications and 14,818 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3089 of 14,131 In the World
#935 of 2,785 In Europe
#130 of 369 In Germany
#24 of 64 In North Rhine-Westphalia
#1094 of 1,417 For Architecture
#1379 of 2,166 For Computer Engineering
#1437 of 1,944 For Automation and Control engineering
#7127 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1789 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Engineering rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 105th for Engineering in Germany and 3438th in the World with 964 publications made and 11,812 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#105 of 169 In Germany
#898 of 1,466 In Europe
#3438 of 6,795 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 3
1997 1 3
1998 0 2
1999 0 4
2000 1 2
2001 0 2
2002 0 3
2003 0 4
2004 3 0
2005 1 5
2006 7 12
2007 5 7
2008 11 25
2009 23 35
2010 31 54
2011 42 102
2012 41 131
2013 45 267
2014 45 344
2015 65 463
2016 76 533
2017 68 610
2018 65 766
2019 83 1025
2020 61 1079
2021 71 1270
2022 69 1279
2023 57 1229
2024 49 1011
2025 42 787

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Architecture 61 444 1094
Computer Engineering 63 442 1379
Automation and Control engineering 55 430 1437
Human-Computer Interaction 75 534 1497
Systems Engineering 77 559 1510
Reliability and Quality Engineering 68 535 1737
Automotive Engineering 69 577 1993
Computer Networking 81 620 2193
Mechanical Engineering 87 736 2505
Electrical Engineering 83 692 2510
Telecommunications 84 686 2528
Electronic Engineering 89 692 2589
Structural Engineering 86 741 2599
Acoustical Engineering 98 913 3430
Aerospace Engineering 115 952 3629
Materials Science 117 955 3814
Chemical Engineering 109 929 4003
Optical Engineering 118 1006 4094
Metallurgical Engineering 117 979 4107

Computer Science rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 107th for Computer Science in Germany and 3560th in the World with 773 publications made and 9,178 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#107 of 172 In Germany
#899 of 1,470 In Europe
#3560 of 6,855 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 1 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 2
1998 0 3
1999 0 2
2000 1 2
2001 0 1
2002 1 0
2003 0 3
2004 0 1
2005 1 1
2006 7 8
2007 5 6
2008 12 25
2009 26 38
2010 29 61
2011 39 83
2012 28 96
2013 34 208
2014 32 242
2015 49 338
2016 61 411
2017 55 477
2018 59 630
2019 69 879
2020 55 920
2021 43 1062
2022 50 1048
2023 55 1063
2024 36 760
2025 29 523

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Computer Engineering 63 442 1379
Software Engineering 79 555 1441
Human-Computer Interaction 75 534 1497
Blockchain and Cryptography 73 532 1794
Computer Networking 81 620 2193
Telecommunications 84 686 2528
Cyber Security 86 737 2718
Computer Vision 113 838 3223
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 109 869 3276
Machine Learning 121 972 4075
Neuroscience 148 1218 5326

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 142nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 4198th in the World with 679 publications made and 7,402 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#142 of 178 In Germany
#1059 of 1,502 In Europe
#4198 of 7,088 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 3
1999 0 2
2000 1 1
2001 0 0
2002 1 2
2003 0 2
2004 1 4
2005 0 2
2006 5 6
2007 2 5
2008 6 12
2009 17 17
2010 14 26
2011 14 30
2012 14 51
2013 23 92
2014 23 112
2015 32 172
2016 46 239
2017 46 287
2018 53 377
2019 55 601
2020 71 646
2021 63 827
2022 72 849
2023 65 957
2024 23 723
2025 26 611

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Political Science 147 991 3709
Philosophy 149 1019 3869
Archaeology 114 1044 4140
History 121 1062 4264
Law 135 1133 4694
Linguistics 145 1236 5121
Sociology 165 1375 6220

Physics rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 116th for Physics in Germany and 4003rd in the World with 656 publications made and 7,208 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#116 of 168 In Germany
#1005 of 1,460 In Europe
#4003 of 6,729 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 0
1995 1 1
1996 2 2
1997 1 2
1998 1 2
1999 0 4
2000 1 2
2001 0 2
2002 0 7
2003 0 4
2004 2 0
2005 0 4
2006 2 10
2007 3 5
2008 5 12
2009 14 17
2010 19 29
2011 30 66
2012 27 88
2013 32 205
2014 26 226
2015 40 326
2016 53 344
2017 46 425
2018 49 505
2019 53 664
2020 38 728
2021 54 817
2022 42 807
2023 43 812
2024 41 698
2025 28 530

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 98 913 3430
Materials Science 117 955 3814
Quantum and Particle physics 114 969 3828
Optical Engineering 118 1006 4094
Astrophysics and Astronomy 118 1069 4253

Environmental Science rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 120th for Environmental Science in Germany and 4496th in the World with 558 publications made and 8,836 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#120 of 170 In Germany
#1082 of 1,464 In Europe
#4496 of 6,888 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 1
1997 1 0
1998 0 3
1999 0 0
2000 1 3
2001 0 3
2002 0 2
2003 0 2
2004 1 2
2005 1 4
2006 4 5
2007 2 9
2008 1 15
2009 10 12
2010 14 25
2011 26 54
2012 22 71
2013 24 152
2014 29 178
2015 23 237
2016 36 285
2017 40 356
2018 33 426
2019 53 629
2020 36 700
2021 53 857
2022 47 896
2023 48 929
2024 30 742
2025 19 672

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Environmental Management 109 943 3732
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 111 989 3985
Ecology 108 984 4162
Oceanography 122 1047 4276
Geography and Cartography 124 1102 4435
Paleontology 112 1055 4538
Geology 133 1115 4682

Chemistry rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 124th for Chemistry in Germany and 4604th in the World with 467 publications made and 5,544 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#124 of 166 In Germany
#1077 of 1,417 In Europe
#4604 of 6,561 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 0
1995 2 0
1996 3 3
1997 1 3
1998 0 3
1999 0 6
2000 1 4
2001 0 7
2002 1 9
2003 1 9
2004 3 6
2005 1 14
2006 2 11
2007 3 13
2008 2 17
2009 10 11
2010 14 39
2011 26 79
2012 18 85
2013 24 166
2014 18 191
2015 31 262
2016 37 286
2017 26 340
2018 31 374
2019 39 474
2020 24 547
2021 42 664
2022 30 662
2023 29 636
2024 28 603
2025 17 494

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Physical chemistry 99 824 3380
Nutrition and Food Science 80 788 3600
Materials Science 117 955 3814
Chemical Engineering 109 929 4003
Organic Chemistry 117 1034 4568
Biochemistry 137 1173 5426

Biology rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 132nd for Biology in Germany and 5187th in the World with 433 publications made and 5,617 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.

Biology ranking Location
#132 of 170 In Germany
#1181 of 1,449 In Europe
#5187 of 6,841 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 2 0
1996 3 3
1997 0 3
1998 1 2
1999 0 6
2000 0 4
2001 0 6
2002 1 9
2003 1 10
2004 1 6
2005 1 14
2006 4 12
2007 3 11
2008 3 24
2009 11 12
2010 12 33
2011 19 72
2012 9 71
2013 14 127
2014 18 145
2015 22 207
2016 30 248
2017 31 303
2018 25 340
2019 37 490
2020 27 575
2021 38 694
2022 38 715
2023 40 711
2024 25 537
2025 14 438

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 80 788 3600
Paleontology 112 1055 4538
Botany 104 987 4566
Neuroscience 148 1218 5326
Biochemistry 137 1173 5426
Genetics 138 1214 5613

Business rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 114th for Business in Germany and 3798th in the World with 360 publications made and 4,492 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance.

Business ranking Location
#114 of 166 In Germany
#1015 of 1,436 In Europe
#3798 of 6,366 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2004 0 1
2005 0 1
2006 3 3
2007 1 1
2008 2 5
2009 9 16
2010 8 14
2011 18 24
2012 15 25
2013 19 66
2014 15 63
2015 17 144
2016 30 153
2017 31 236
2018 27 297
2019 32 416
2020 35 511
2021 25 647
2022 28 667
2023 24 685
2024 13 486
2025 8 384

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Management 104 832 2971
Marketing 119 976 3691
Finance 143 1181 4792

Mathematics rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 126th for Mathematics in Germany and 4314th in the World with 319 publications made and 3,986 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#126 of 163 In Germany
#1031 of 1,406 In Europe
#4314 of 6,434 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 1
2004 0 0
2005 1 1
2006 3 2
2007 1 5
2008 3 5
2009 9 21
2010 13 33
2011 17 41
2012 16 36
2013 12 103
2014 17 106
2015 19 170
2016 21 154
2017 24 205
2018 32 264
2019 33 359
2020 22 387
2021 22 455
2022 21 485
2023 17 478
2024 9 330
2025 7 199

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 73 532 1794
Statistics 133 1033 4305

Art & Design rankings

The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences ranked 129th for Art & Design in Germany and 4287th in the World with 144 publications made and 1,771 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Architecture.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#129 of 162 In Germany
#1091 of 1,385 In Europe
#4287 of 6,010 In the World

Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2008 1 2
2009 0 2
2010 3 6
2011 7 7
2012 5 25
2013 4 21
2014 9 29
2015 15 61
2016 13 73
2017 11 68
2018 12 113
2019 17 168
2020 13 162
2021 7 213
2022 8 210
2023 9 187
2024 5 132
2025 6 106

The following table provides academic rankings for The Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Architecture 61 444 1094
Fashion Design 109 940 3509

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences

Speciality Germany Europe World Rank
Economics 145 1221 5234
Psychology 155 1272 5689
Pathology 150 1209 5690
Medicine 159 1264 5856