Ruhr University Bochum ranked 21st in Germany, 242nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 218 research topics. Ruhr University Bochum ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 106,887 academic publications and 2,788,350 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 9th for Physics in Germany and 177th in the World with 53,185 publications made and 1,541,353 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 246th in the World with 52,466 publications made and 1,718,811 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 24th for Biology in Germany and 301st in the World with 52,286 publications made and 1,778,516 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 11th for Engineering in Germany and 215th in the World with 50,205 publications made and 1,436,556 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 301st in the World with 37,970 publications made and 1,097,380 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 17th for Computer Science in Germany and 271st in the World with 36,299 publications made and 1,038,565 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 299th in the World with 34,196 publications made and 695,820 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Germany and 331st in the World with 32,524 publications made and 941,419 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 285th in the World with 20,806 publications made and 647,941 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 15th for Mathematics in Germany and 301st in the World with 15,318 publications made and 412,915 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 420th in the World with 9,144 publications made and 202,947 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Ruhr University Bochum ranked 21st for Economics in Germany and 483rd in the World with 6,175 publications made and 133,441 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 432nd in the World with 4,568 publications made and 91,057 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.
