TU Dortmund University ranked 41st in Germany, 473rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 178 research topics. TU Dortmund University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 55,454 academic publications and 1,221,427 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
TU Dortmund University ranked 24th for Engineering in Germany and 345th in the World with 29,390 publications made and 750,665 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
TU Dortmund University ranked 33rd for Physics in Germany and 386th in the World with 29,301 publications made and 759,682 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
TU Dortmund University ranked 43rd for Chemistry in Germany and 525th in the World with 24,537 publications made and 643,895 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
TU Dortmund University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Germany and 313th in the World with 21,781 publications made and 572,678 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
TU Dortmund University ranked 32nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 418th in the World with 21,602 publications made and 367,478 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
TU Dortmund University ranked 47th for Biology in Germany and 682nd in the World with 20,937 publications made and 587,125 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
TU Dortmund University ranked 46th for Environmental Science in Germany and 681st in the World with 15,667 publications made and 400,070 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
TU Dortmund University ranked 21st for Mathematics in Germany and 348th in the World with 11,816 publications made and 276,557 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
TU Dortmund University ranked 47th for Medicine in Germany and 847th in the World with 11,700 publications made and 308,594 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacy, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
TU Dortmund University ranked 17th for Business in Germany and 378th in the World with 8,771 publications made and 186,591 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
TU Dortmund University ranked 45th for Psychology in Germany and 758th in the World with 7,348 publications made and 170,872 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
TU Dortmund University ranked 25th for Economics in Germany and 497th in the World with 5,019 publications made and 103,960 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
TU Dortmund University ranked 34th for Art & Design in Germany and 565th in the World with 3,263 publications made and 54,856 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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