The University of Freiburg ranked 9th in Germany, 157th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 11 research topics. The University of Freiburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 119,336 academic publications and 4,111,745 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 382 notable alumni.
The University of Freiburg ranked 8th for Biology in Germany and 154th in the World with 71,282 publications made and 3,051,751 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 9th for Chemistry in Germany and 158th in the World with 60,747 publications made and 2,550,528 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Freiburg ranked 12th for Medicine in Germany and 179th in the World with 53,903 publications made and 2,059,097 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Freiburg ranked 16th for Physics in Germany and 208th in the World with 45,048 publications made and 1,619,588 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 214th in the World with 43,592 publications made and 1,644,856 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 187th in the World with 39,070 publications made and 1,172,736 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 6th for Computer Science in Germany and 156th in the World with 38,134 publications made and 1,601,725 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 34,433 publications made and 1,385,570 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 147th in the World with 24,124 publications made and 1,064,223 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 12th for Mathematics in Germany and 266th in the World with 14,590 publications made and 567,382 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 383rd in the World with 8,673 publications made and 279,213 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Freiburg ranked 16th for Economics in Germany and 369th in the World with 6,586 publications made and 233,026 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 303rd in the World with 5,354 publications made and 154,511 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.
