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Stuttgart Media University ranked 123rd in Germany, 2894th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 45 research topics. Stuttgart Media University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,182 academic publications and 7,164 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2894 of 14,131 In the World
#895 of 2,785 In Europe
#123 of 369 In Germany
#16 of 62 In Baden-Wurttemberg
#4 of 8 In Stuttgart
#930 of 1,021 For UX/UI Desgin
#1547 of 3,051 For Human-Computer Interaction
#1771 of 2,360 For Multimedia
#4149 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1140 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 129th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 3520th in the World with 853 publications made and 5,228 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#129 of 178 In Germany
#952 of 1,502 In Europe
#3520 of 7,088 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1999 9 0
2000 0 0
2001 1 2
2002 2 2
2003 6 4
2004 2 3
2005 2 8
2006 5 3
2007 11 20
2008 33 33
2009 29 66
2010 15 75
2011 17 69
2012 19 93
2013 32 131
2014 33 143
2015 48 156
2016 30 179
2017 74 222
2018 53 254
2019 63 317
2020 102 359
2021 65 443
2022 82 594
2023 79 610
2024 25 567
2025 19 419

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Political Science 124 827 2780
Philosophy 121 838 2885
Linguistics 133 1156 4727
Sociology 131 1152 4965
History 143 1224 5125
Law 146 1215 5160
Archaeology 147 1245 5182

Computer Science rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 140th for Computer Science in Germany and 4628th in the World with 472 publications made and 4,429 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Multimedia, Machine Learning.

Computer Science ranking Location
#140 of 172 In Germany
#1122 of 1,470 In Europe
#4628 of 6,855 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2004 2 2
2005 2 10
2006 4 2
2007 5 19
2008 11 27
2009 11 52
2010 6 73
2011 2 64
2012 11 95
2013 12 110
2014 27 143
2015 32 170
2016 29 206
2017 36 253
2018 27 240
2019 28 324
2020 43 352
2021 45 417
2022 43 517
2023 49 580
2024 30 604
2025 18 473

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
UX/UI Desgin 62 369 930
Human-Computer Interaction 76 549 1547
Multimedia 76 551 1771
Computer Vision 123 950 3782
Cyber Security 123 991 3929
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 131 1026 4036
Machine Learning 148 1165 5070
Neuroscience 145 1191 5167

Engineering rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 152nd for Engineering in Germany and 5239th in the World with 386 publications made and 3,718 citations received. Main research topics: Human-Computer Interaction, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#152 of 169 In Germany
#1250 of 1,466 In Europe
#5239 of 6,795 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 1
2005 1 7
2006 2 0
2007 3 11
2008 2 18
2009 5 35
2010 5 47
2011 5 44
2012 12 72
2013 7 95
2014 27 110
2015 27 146
2016 23 188
2017 33 211
2018 26 222
2019 26 280
2020 41 334
2021 26 410
2022 36 494
2023 43 534
2024 20 521
2025 18 427

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 76 549 1547
Mechanical Engineering 146 1140 4457
Optical Engineering 135 1137 4708
Materials Science 156 1263 5376

Art & Design rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 109th for Art & Design in Germany and 3690th in the World with 240 publications made and 2,210 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, UX/UI Desgin.

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
#109 of 162 In Germany
#976 of 1,385 In Europe
#3690 of 6,010 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2004 2 1
2005 0 1
2006 3 0
2007 4 8
2008 1 10
2009 3 28
2010 2 37
2011 2 31
2012 4 54
2013 6 63
2014 19 51
2015 16 86
2016 16 93
2017 22 129
2018 16 126
2019 10 123
2020 31 165
2021 22 171
2022 20 218
2023 23 227
2024 11 226
2025 7 179

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
UX/UI Desgin 62 369 930
Multimedia 76 551 1771
Literature 92 885 3274
Fashion Design 128 1076 4193

Environmental Science rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 160th for Environmental Science in Germany and 5887th in the World with 239 publications made and 2,146 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#160 of 170 In Germany
#1355 of 1,464 In Europe
#5887 of 6,888 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 1 0
2005 1 4
2006 3 2
2007 3 6
2008 9 13
2009 4 23
2010 3 28
2011 1 30
2012 4 34
2013 5 52
2014 12 63
2015 17 85
2016 14 84
2017 16 120
2018 16 116
2019 10 152
2020 24 187
2021 22 239
2022 21 293
2023 31 300
2024 12 256
2025 11 197

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 153 1280 5376
Geology 164 1339 5889
Paleontology 157 1333 5893
Ecology 160 1351 6073

Physics rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 156th for Physics in Germany and 5601st in the World with 237 publications made and 2,543 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#156 of 168 In Germany
#1322 of 1,460 In Europe
#5601 of 6,729 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 1 5
2006 1 0
2007 3 8
2008 5 12
2009 2 22
2010 1 25
2011 3 27
2012 8 36
2013 5 51
2014 11 54
2015 14 80
2016 22 112
2017 18 119
2018 15 128
2019 16 169
2020 31 225
2021 14 269
2022 25 329
2023 24 340
2024 7 267
2025 12 252

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 135 1137 4708
Materials Science 156 1263 5376
Quantum and Particle physics 154 1292 5501

Business rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 145th for Business in Germany and 4751st in the World with 232 publications made and 2,086 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#145 of 166 In Germany
#1182 of 1,436 In Europe
#4751 of 6,366 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2005 2 4
2006 3 0
2007 1 7
2008 9 16
2009 3 21
2010 5 35
2011 2 31
2012 10 35
2013 7 53
2014 11 81
2015 12 58
2016 10 69
2017 15 98
2018 18 118
2019 9 142
2020 25 170
2021 19 210
2022 19 261
2023 32 298
2024 9 234
2025 11 180

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Advertising 94 813 2766
Marketing 147 1144 4570
Management 155 1198 4805

Biology rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 161st for Biology in Germany and 6246th in the World with 204 publications made and 2,027 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#161 of 170 In Germany
#1367 of 1,449 In Europe
#6246 of 6,841 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2000 1 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 3
2003 0 0
2004 1 1
2005 0 6
2006 1 1
2007 3 7
2008 5 14
2009 0 14
2010 2 19
2011 1 31
2012 4 37
2013 2 47
2014 10 62
2015 12 80
2016 12 88
2017 16 116
2018 18 120
2019 8 176
2020 20 216
2021 23 288
2022 22 339
2023 28 337
2024 9 309
2025 7 228

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Neuroscience 145 1191 5167
Paleontology 157 1333 5893
Biochemistry 146 1284 5944

Psychology rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 161st for Psychology in Germany and 5886th in the World with 154 publications made and 1,596 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#161 of 169 In Germany
#1305 of 1,424 In Europe
#5886 of 6,663 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2004 1 1
2005 0 6
2006 2 2
2007 1 12
2008 6 14
2009 1 24
2010 2 28
2011 0 28
2012 2 34
2013 2 56
2014 6 53
2015 7 61
2016 6 65
2017 8 92
2018 7 86
2019 10 129
2020 15 155
2021 16 169
2022 19 261
2023 26 288
2024 12 287
2025 5 199

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Neuroscience 145 1191 5167
Social Psychology 149 1238 5296

Mathematics rankings

Stuttgart Media University ranked 156th for Mathematics in Germany and 5779th in the World with 125 publications made and 1,203 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#156 of 163 In Germany
#1311 of 1,406 In Europe
#5779 of 6,434 In the World

Stuttgart Media University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2008 6 5
2009 1 18
2010 1 16
2011 1 13
2012 7 26
2013 2 36
2014 8 38
2015 10 42
2016 6 61
2017 11 77
2018 7 76
2019 6 107
2020 12 125
2021 10 136
2022 9 165
2023 15 209
2024 9 144
2025 5 103

The following table provides academic rankings for Stuttgart Media University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Germany ranking Europe ranking World rank
Statistics 156 1274 5617

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Stuttgart Media University

Speciality Germany Europe World Rank
Medicine 149 1176 5358
Organic Chemistry 146 1278 5769
Economics 161 1369 6083
Chemistry 163 1366 6120