The University of Cologne ranked 11th in Germany, 168th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 211 research topics. The University of Cologne ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 112,969 academic publications and 3,350,656 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 261 notable alumni.
The University of Cologne ranked 17th for Biology in Germany and 219th in the World with 60,975 publications made and 2,443,902 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Cologne ranked 13th for Medicine in Germany and 184th in the World with 52,024 publications made and 1,883,443 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Cologne ranked 20th for Chemistry in Germany and 245th in the World with 49,222 publications made and 1,964,867 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Cologne ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 222nd in the World with 42,073 publications made and 939,378 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Cologne ranked 23rd for Physics in Germany and 283rd in the World with 38,493 publications made and 1,230,400 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Cologne ranked 27th for Engineering in Germany and 390th in the World with 34,845 publications made and 1,102,776 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Cologne ranked 23rd for Computer Science in Germany and 327th in the World with 33,566 publications made and 1,186,173 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Cologne ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Germany and 327th in the World with 31,168 publications made and 1,010,994 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Cologne ranked 16th for Psychology in Germany and 245th in the World with 23,782 publications made and 844,838 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Cologne ranked 24th for Mathematics in Germany and 360th in the World with 14,080 publications made and 478,632 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
The University of Cologne ranked 19th for Business in Germany and 399th in the World with 9,338 publications made and 288,250 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Cologne ranked 11th for Economics in Germany and 303rd in the World with 8,644 publications made and 262,837 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of Cologne ranked 19th for Art & Design in Germany and 363rd in the World with 5,242 publications made and 110,717 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
