The University of Bielefeld ranked 34th in Germany, 390th in the global 2026 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 53,665 academic publications and 1,324,635 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 21st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 311th in the World with 27,135 publications made and 545,445 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Biology in Germany and 581st in the World with 22,729 publications made and 754,581 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 37th for Physics in Germany and 433rd in the World with 21,363 publications made and 652,213 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 43rd for Chemistry in Germany and 532nd in the World with 19,523 publications made and 681,675 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 42nd for Engineering in Germany and 571st in the World with 18,997 publications made and 591,479 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 470th in the World with 18,345 publications made and 538,495 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 585th in the World with 15,939 publications made and 484,128 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 40th for Medicine in Germany and 701st in the World with 15,552 publications made and 423,581 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN).
The University of Bielefeld ranked 34th for Psychology in Germany and 510th in the World with 10,791 publications made and 308,862 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 9,430 publications made and 267,434 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 545th in the World with 6,668 publications made and 162,671 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 6,086 publications made and 143,127 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Economics.
The University of Bielefeld ranked 32nd for Art & Design in Germany and 529th in the World with 3,585 publications made and 76,618 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.
