The University of Bonn ranked 7th in Germany, 139th in the global 2026 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 132,483 academic publications and 4,367,327 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 878 notable alumni.
The University of Bonn ranked 12th for Biology in Germany and 187th in the World with 69,374 publications made and 2,966,542 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bonn ranked 15th for Chemistry in Germany and 194th in the World with 59,414 publications made and 2,497,407 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Bonn ranked 15th for Medicine in Germany and 198th in the World with 52,200 publications made and 2,142,123 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Bonn ranked 10th for Physics in Germany and 182nd in the World with 50,966 publications made and 1,830,141 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 221st in the World with 46,035 publications made and 1,243,867 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Bonn ranked 16th for Engineering in Germany and 274th in the World with 45,450 publications made and 1,603,797 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 204th in the World with 42,455 publications made and 1,692,047 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 209th in the World with 40,368 publications made and 1,492,142 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Bonn ranked 14th for Psychology in Germany and 222nd in the World with 23,283 publications made and 1,017,567 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Bonn ranked 8th for Mathematics in Germany and 246th in the World with 16,965 publications made and 645,116 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 278th in the World with 10,926 publications made and 321,727 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Bonn ranked 4th for Economics in Germany and 202nd in the World with 10,357 publications made and 344,784 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 309th in the World with 5,790 publications made and 147,305 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.
