The University of Bonn ranked 6th in Germany, 135th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 20 research topics. The University of Bonn ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 129,934 academic publications and 4,156,988 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 842 notable alumni.
The University of Bonn ranked 12th for Biology in Germany and 188th in the World with 67,871 publications made and 2,829,238 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bonn ranked 15th for Chemistry in Germany and 195th in the World with 58,367 publications made and 2,379,881 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bonn ranked 16th for Medicine in Germany and 198th in the World with 51,185 publications made and 2,035,517 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Bonn ranked 10th for Physics in Germany and 181st in the World with 49,988 publications made and 1,747,466 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Bonn ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 215th in the World with 45,194 publications made and 1,183,289 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Bonn ranked 16th for Engineering in Germany and 272nd in the World with 44,620 publications made and 1,543,326 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Bonn ranked 10th for Computer Science in Germany and 203rd in the World with 41,562 publications made and 1,617,536 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Bonn ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Germany and 208th in the World with 39,461 publications made and 1,416,536 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Bonn ranked 14th for Psychology in Germany and 220th in the World with 22,739 publications made and 971,049 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Bonn ranked 8th for Mathematics in Germany and 239th in the World with 16,706 publications made and 621,682 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Bonn ranked 9th for Business in Germany and 276th in the World with 10,751 publications made and 305,716 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Bonn ranked 3rd for Economics in Germany and 197th in the World with 10,164 publications made and 330,926 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Bonn ranked 15th for Art & Design in Germany and 304th in the World with 5,640 publications made and 135,817 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
