The University of Bielefeld ranked 36th in Germany, 424th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 179 research topics. The University of Bielefeld ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 52,426 academic publications and 1,266,088 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 33 notable alumni.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 21st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 308th in the World with 26,586 publications made and 521,710 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 41st for Biology in Germany and 571st in the World with 22,144 publications made and 727,672 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 37th for Physics in Germany and 421st in the World with 21,014 publications made and 628,571 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 41st for Chemistry in Germany and 523rd in the World with 19,157 publications made and 656,396 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Engineering in Germany and 557th in the World with 18,653 publications made and 568,110 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 35th for Computer Science in Germany and 469th in the World with 17,918 publications made and 513,217 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 575th in the World with 15,568 publications made and 467,773 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 41st for Medicine in Germany and 691st in the World with 14,973 publications made and 400,643 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 511th in the World with 10,433 publications made and 297,498 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 29th for Mathematics in Germany and 429th in the World with 9,239 publications made and 261,114 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 532nd in the World with 6,550 publications made and 154,659 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 18th for Economics in Germany and 408th in the World with 5,934 publications made and 142,371 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 521st in the World with 3,521 publications made and 71,357 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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.
