Ruhr University Bochum ranked 22nd in Germany, 265th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 216 research topics. Ruhr University Bochum ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 104,130 academic publications and 2,645,940 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 76 notable alumni.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 9th for Physics in Germany and 174th in the World with 52,116 publications made and 1,468,956 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 21st for Chemistry in Germany and 240th in the World with 51,424 publications made and 1,643,773 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 24th for Biology in Germany and 296th in the World with 50,902 publications made and 1,691,065 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 12th for Engineering in Germany and 210th in the World with 49,128 publications made and 1,373,882 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 27th for Medicine in Germany and 298th in the World with 36,732 publications made and 1,037,983 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 17th for Computer Science in Germany and 269th in the World with 35,298 publications made and 985,670 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 294th in the World with 33,411 publications made and 652,006 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Germany and 324th in the World with 31,858 publications made and 893,693 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 21st for Psychology in Germany and 283rd in the World with 20,087 publications made and 617,030 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 15th for Mathematics in Germany and 300th in the World with 15,040 publications made and 399,248 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 22nd for Business in Germany and 419th in the World with 8,965 publications made and 191,468 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 21st for Economics in Germany and 481st in the World with 6,049 publications made and 125,898 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 24th for Art & Design in Germany and 428th in the World with 4,438 publications made and 85,877 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, 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.
