The University of Cologne ranked 12th in Germany, 178th in the global 2025 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 110,169 academic publications and 3,178,188 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 244 notable alumni.
The University of Cologne ranked 16th for Biology in Germany and 214th in the World with 59,239 publications made and 2,309,947 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Cologne ranked 13th for Medicine in Germany and 183rd in the World with 50,383 publications made and 1,771,912 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Cologne ranked 20th for Chemistry in Germany and 237th in the World with 48,194 publications made and 1,869,426 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 219th in the World with 41,127 publications made and 873,795 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Cologne ranked 23rd for Physics in Germany and 278th in the World with 37,804 publications made and 1,171,991 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 383rd in the World with 34,174 publications made and 1,048,826 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 323rd in the World with 32,668 publications made and 1,125,996 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 321st in the World with 30,432 publications made and 954,580 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Cologne ranked 16th for Psychology in Germany and 242nd in the World with 23,006 publications made and 792,957 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Cologne ranked 24th for Mathematics in Germany and 358th in the World with 13,819 publications made and 455,304 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 396th in the World with 9,164 publications made and 261,369 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Cologne ranked 11th for Economics in Germany and 296th in the World with 8,470 publications made and 236,648 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 358th in the World with 5,119 publications made and 102,475 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.
