The University of Bayreuth ranked 44th in Germany, 547th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 146 research topics. The University of Bayreuth ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 39,919 academic publications and 1,205,882 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 36th for Chemistry in Germany and 418th in the World with 25,116 publications made and 908,788 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 34th for Physics in Germany and 395th in the World with 23,753 publications made and 783,915 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 37th for Engineering in Germany and 466th in the World with 22,863 publications made and 740,086 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 38th for Biology in Germany and 534th in the World with 22,139 publications made and 868,835 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 25th for Environmental Science in Germany and 383rd in the World with 19,917 publications made and 767,534 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 50th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 705th in the World with 12,643 publications made and 301,596 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 51st for Computer Science in Germany and 804th in the World with 9,316 publications made and 262,599 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 49th for Business in Germany and 790th in the World with 4,472 publications made and 92,275 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 43rd for Economics in Germany and 766th in the World with 3,224 publications made and 82,703 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 47th for Art & Design in Germany and 745th in the World with 2,271 publications made and 45,888 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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