University of Bayreuth: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #547 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #216 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #44 of 369 | In Germany |
| #6 of 45 | In Bavaria |
| #1 of 2 | In Bayreuth |
| #47 of 1,015 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 145 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 12,773
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-bayreuth.de
- Languages
- German;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 12,773 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for University of Bayreuth based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Bayreuth is a world-class research university with 39,919 scientific papers published and 1,205,882 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Geology, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
University of Bayreuth majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 495 | 4556 |
| 1993 | 522 | 4674 |
| 1994 | 595 | 5712 |
| 1995 | 568 | 6626 |
| 1996 | 717 | 7876 |
| 1997 | 656 | 7759 |
| 1998 | 701 | 8967 |
| 1999 | 657 | 9528 |
| 2000 | 745 | 11189 |
| 2001 | 798 | 12913 |
| 2002 | 757 | 13580 |
| 2003 | 713 | 15296 |
| 2004 | 820 | 17416 |
| 2005 | 775 | 19995 |
| 2006 | 903 | 22148 |
| 2007 | 987 | 24048 |
| 2008 | 1114 | 27241 |
| 2009 | 1098 | 30195 |
| 2010 | 1156 | 32541 |
| 2011 | 1130 | 36711 |
| 2012 | 1221 | 40334 |
| 2013 | 1274 | 44565 |
| 2014 | 1324 | 47935 |
| 2015 | 1353 | 49914 |
| 2016 | 1361 | 53254 |
| 2017 | 1453 | 55679 |
| 2018 | 1444 | 60269 |
| 2019 | 1565 | 66107 |
| 2020 | 1893 | 77397 |
| 2021 | 2058 | 88863 |
| 2022 | 1977 | 88258 |
| 2023 | 1943 | 89814 |
| 2024 | 1600 | 92445 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | None for initial studies; additional study, 500 per semester (EUR) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Bayreuth.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | African Languages, African Studies, American Studies, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Engineering, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Geography (Human), Germanic Studies, Health Administration, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Economics, International Studies, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Metal Techniques, Music, Natural Resources, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Social Studies, Sports Management, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Master | African Languages, African Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Central European Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Food Science, French Studies, Geography, Geography (Human), German, Germanic Studies, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, International Economics, Law, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Religion, Romance Languages, Sports, Sports Management, Theatre |
| PhD | African Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Physics |
| Habilitation | Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics |
University of Bayreuth alumni
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Alice Weidel
- Enrolled in the University of Bayreuth
- In 2004 graduated with Diploma of Business Administration in Business Economics and general economics
- In 2011 graduated with doctorate in political science
- Occupations
- business consultantpoliticiannon-fiction writereconomistbusiness manager
- Biography
-
Alice Elisabeth Weidel is a German politician who has been serving as co-chairwoman of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party alongside Tino Chrupalla since June 2022. Since October 2017, she has held the position of leader of the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
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Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
- Enrolled in the University of Bayreuth
- 1992-1999 studied legal science
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
-
Karl-Theodor Maria Nikolaus Johann Jacob Philipp Franz Joseph Sylvester Buhl-Freiherr von und zu Guttenberg, known professionally as Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, is a German businessman, journalist, podcaster, and former politician of the Christian Social Union (CSU). He served as a member of the Bundestag from 2002 to 2011, as Secretary-General of the CSU from 2008 to 2009, as Federal Minister for Economics and Technology in 2009 and as Federal Minister of Defence from 2009 to 2011.
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Auma Obama
- Occupations
- writerjournalistscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Rita Auma Obama is a Kenyan-British community activist, sociologist, journalist, author, and half-sister of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. Obama serves as the executive chairwoman of Sauti Kuu Foundation (Strong Voices Foundation), a non-profit organisation that helps orphans and other young people struggling with poverty in Kenya.
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Birgit Malsack-Winkemann
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianjurist
- Biography
-
Birgit Malsack-Winkemann is a German far-right politician and former judge, and a member of the Patriotic Union. She was a member of the 19th Bundestag from 2017 to 2021 for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), of which she has been a member since 2013. After losing re-election to the Bundestag in 2021, Winkemann returned to her previous position as a judge in the Berlin regional court.
University of Bayreuth faculties and divisions
| Centre : Colloids and Interfaces | Physical Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Centre : Ecology and Environmental Research | Ecology, Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Languages | Linguistics, Modern Languages |
| Centre : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Centre : Molecular Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology |
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Bioengineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Town Planning, Water Science |
| Faculty : Cultural Studies | Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Ethnology, History, Modern History, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sports, Theology |
| Faculty : Languages and Literature | African Languages, Arabic, English, English Studies, French Studies, German, Islamic Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Swahili, Theatre |
| Faculty : Law, Business and Economics | Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Law, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Management, Public Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Systems Analysis, Thermal Physics |
| Institute : African Studies | African Studies |
| Institute : Earth Eco-Systems Research | Earth Sciences, Forest Biology, Forestry, Soil Science, Water Science |
| Institute : Experimental Geochemistry and Geophysics Research | Crystallography, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mineralogy, Petrology, Seismology |
| Institute : Macromolecular Research | Molecular Biology |
| Institute : Music Theatre Research | Music, Theatre |
| Research Division : Bio-Macromolecules | Molecular Biology |
General information
| Alternative names | UBT Universität Bayreuth |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Accreditation | ACQUIN |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitätsstraße 30 Bayreuth, Bavaria, 95440 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 75,000 |