The University of Giessen ranked 29th in Germany, 357th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 179 research topics. The University of Giessen ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 74,922 academic publications and 2,108,483 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 183 notable alumni.
The University of Giessen ranked 25th for Biology in Germany and 301st in the World with 45,310 publications made and 1,584,815 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Botany.
The University of Giessen ranked 31st for Chemistry in Germany and 324th in the World with 38,091 publications made and 1,332,295 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Giessen ranked 25th for Medicine in Germany and 266th in the World with 37,840 publications made and 1,220,463 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Giessen ranked 40th for Physics in Germany and 442nd in the World with 25,927 publications made and 816,782 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Atomic and Molecular physics.
The University of Giessen ranked 27th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 374th in the World with 24,225 publications made and 613,959 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Linguistics.
The University of Giessen ranked 41st for Engineering in Germany and 545th in the World with 23,875 publications made and 752,665 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Giessen ranked 28th for Environmental Science in Germany and 417th in the World with 23,551 publications made and 821,923 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.
The University of Giessen ranked 44th for Computer Science in Germany and 561st in the World with 18,316 publications made and 583,339 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science, Machine Learning.
The University of Giessen ranked 27th for Psychology in Germany and 372nd in the World with 14,353 publications made and 486,357 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
