The University of Bielefeld ranked 36th in Germany, 414th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 175 research topics. The University of Bielefeld ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 45,322 academic publications and 952,478 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 303rd in the World with 23,223 publications made and 355,191 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Linguistics.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 40th for Biology in Germany and 557th in the World with 19,945 publications made and 568,790 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 35th for Physics in Germany and 398th in the World with 18,706 publications made and 497,728 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Chemistry in Germany and 504th in the World with 17,419 publications made and 550,604 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Engineering in Germany and 548th in the World with 16,722 publications made and 442,528 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 34th for Computer Science in Germany and 461st in the World with 15,861 publications made and 389,590 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 41st for Environmental Science in Germany and 558th in the World with 13,921 publications made and 361,533 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Medicine in Germany and 665th in the World with 13,488 publications made and 290,419 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Nursing.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 34th for Psychology in Germany and 506th in the World with 9,258 publications made and 214,228 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 29th for Mathematics in Germany and 437th in the World with 8,274 publications made and 186,876 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 28th for Business in Germany and 527th in the World with 5,927 publications made and 107,277 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 18th for Economics in Germany and 409th in the World with 5,339 publications made and 91,014 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 32nd for Art & Design in Germany and 510th in the World with 3,105 publications made and 50,041 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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