The University of Bayreuth ranked 44th in Germany, 540th in the global 2026 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 40,839 academic publications and 1,273,361 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 21 notable alumni.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 37th for Chemistry in Germany and 429th in the World with 25,605 publications made and 950,897 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 404th in the World with 24,218 publications made and 821,398 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 470th in the World with 23,328 publications made and 778,368 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 542nd in the World with 22,639 publications made and 912,412 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 24th for Environmental Science in Germany and 388th in the World with 20,299 publications made and 810,533 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 47th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 706th in the World with 12,954 publications made and 320,695 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 51st for Computer Science in Germany and 821st in the World with 9,573 publications made and 281,640 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 793rd in the World with 4,546 publications made and 100,351 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Bayreuth ranked 44th for Economics in Germany and 772nd in the World with 3,289 publications made and 89,517 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 750th in the World with 2,310 publications made and 49,861 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
