The University of Freiburg ranked 10th in Germany, 161st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. The University of Freiburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 122,700 academic publications and 4,339,709 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 397 notable alumni.
The University of Freiburg ranked 8th for Biology in Germany and 156th in the World with 73,455 publications made and 3,221,411 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 9th for Chemistry in Germany and 159th in the World with 62,169 publications made and 2,667,577 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Freiburg ranked 12th for Medicine in Germany and 180th in the World with 55,854 publications made and 2,181,593 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Freiburg ranked 16th for Physics in Germany and 210th in the World with 46,255 publications made and 1,698,639 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Freiburg ranked 13th for Engineering in Germany and 220th in the World with 44,664 publications made and 1,722,378 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 186th in the World with 40,067 publications made and 1,260,688 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 6th for Computer Science in Germany and 161st in the World with 39,197 publications made and 1,687,318 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
The University of Freiburg ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Germany and 215th in the World with 35,381 publications made and 1,472,574 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Freiburg ranked 6th for Psychology in Germany and 151st in the World with 25,000 publications made and 1,124,203 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 12th for Mathematics in Germany and 264th in the World with 15,002 publications made and 598,978 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Freiburg ranked 18th for Business in Germany and 388th in the World with 8,878 publications made and 305,781 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Freiburg ranked 16th for Economics in Germany and 366th in the World with 6,790 publications made and 261,248 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Freiburg ranked 14th for Art & Design in Germany and 304th in the World with 5,487 publications made and 161,441 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.
