The University of Cologne ranked 12th in Germany, 177th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 212 research topics. The University of Cologne ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 96,785 academic publications and 2,435,426 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 237 notable alumni.
The University of Cologne ranked 16th for Biology in Germany and 211th in the World with 53,085 publications made and 1,830,925 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Cologne ranked 12th for Medicine in Germany and 175th in the World with 45,361 publications made and 1,388,568 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Cologne ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Germany and 236th in the World with 43,789 publications made and 1,535,419 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Cologne ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 213th in the World with 36,007 publications made and 634,754 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Cologne ranked 22nd for Physics in Germany and 279th in the World with 33,880 publications made and 914,470 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Cologne ranked 26th for Engineering in Germany and 367th in the World with 30,676 publications made and 821,140 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Cologne ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Germany and 324th in the World with 28,903 publications made and 851,106 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 313th in the World with 26,994 publications made and 738,723 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Cologne ranked 16th for Psychology in Germany and 238th in the World with 20,630 publications made and 606,774 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Cologne ranked 20th for Mathematics in Germany and 354th in the World with 12,479 publications made and 339,391 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
The University of Cologne ranked 22nd for Business in Germany and 412th in the World with 8,170 publications made and 180,540 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Cologne ranked 10th for Economics in Germany and 300th in the World with 7,595 publications made and 162,301 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 364th in the World with 4,383 publications made and 69,805 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.
