The University of Gottingen ranked 8th in Germany, 149th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. The University of Gottingen ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 117,551 academic publications and 4,227,883 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,193 notable alumni.
The University of Gottingen ranked 7th for Biology in Germany and 155th in the World with 71,986 publications made and 3,163,118 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Gottingen ranked 6th for Chemistry in Germany and 148th in the World with 61,015 publications made and 2,639,267 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 16th for Medicine in Germany and 200th in the World with 49,039 publications made and 1,983,160 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 11th for Physics in Germany and 186th in the World with 45,093 publications made and 1,781,109 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Gottingen ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Germany and 144th in the World with 44,264 publications made and 1,843,988 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Gottingen ranked 12th for Engineering in Germany and 216th in the World with 42,706 publications made and 1,675,653 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Gottingen ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 238th in the World with 40,851 publications made and 1,234,895 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 12th for Computer Science in Germany and 229th in the World with 34,891 publications made and 1,532,940 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 12th for Psychology in Germany and 209th in the World with 22,471 publications made and 989,065 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 25th for Mathematics in Germany and 361st in the World with 12,659 publications made and 475,505 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Gottingen ranked 21st for Business in Germany and 409th in the World with 9,429 publications made and 252,172 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Gottingen ranked 10th for Economics in Germany and 293rd in the World with 8,643 publications made and 247,438 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Gottingen ranked 18th for Art & Design in Germany and 332nd in the World with 5,417 publications made and 146,137 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.
