The University of Freiburg ranked 9th in Germany, 154th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 216 research topics. The University of Freiburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 104,016 academic publications and 2,996,644 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 367 notable alumni.
The University of Freiburg ranked 8th for Biology in Germany and 154th in the World with 64,057 publications made and 2,318,617 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Germany and 154th in the World with 55,175 publications made and 2,008,733 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Freiburg ranked 13th for Medicine in Germany and 178th in the World with 47,841 publications made and 1,524,506 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 39,424 publications made and 1,173,797 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Freiburg ranked 13th for Engineering in Germany and 232nd in the World with 38,567 publications made and 1,183,565 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 194th in the World with 34,174 publications made and 798,338 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 7th for Computer Science in Germany and 180th in the World with 33,481 publications made and 1,122,438 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Freiburg ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Germany and 229th in the World with 30,297 publications made and 975,125 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Freiburg ranked 9th for Psychology in Germany and 183rd in the World with 21,616 publications made and 764,267 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Freiburg ranked 12th for Mathematics in Germany and 283rd in the World with 12,893 publications made and 379,991 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 386th in the World with 7,774 publications made and 196,336 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Freiburg ranked 16th for Economics in Germany and 378th in the World with 5,718 publications made and 145,952 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
The University of Freiburg ranked 15th for Art & Design in Germany and 311th in the World with 4,618 publications made and 109,409 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.
