The University of Gottingen ranked 10th in Germany, 164th in the global 2025 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 115,481 academic publications and 4,017,646 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,154 notable alumni.
The University of Gottingen ranked 7th for Biology in Germany and 152nd in the World with 70,668 publications made and 3,006,056 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Gottingen ranked 6th for Chemistry in Germany and 146th in the World with 60,123 publications made and 2,516,011 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 15th for Medicine in Germany and 197th in the World with 48,299 publications made and 1,889,113 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 11th for Physics in Germany and 184th in the World with 44,336 publications made and 1,697,307 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 145th in the World with 43,401 publications made and 1,734,536 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Gottingen ranked 11th for Engineering in Germany and 209th in the World with 42,056 publications made and 1,592,064 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 234th in the World with 40,151 publications made and 1,159,471 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 12th for Computer Science in Germany and 227th in the World with 34,177 publications made and 1,456,916 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 205th in the World with 22,032 publications made and 942,113 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Gottingen ranked 25th for Mathematics in Germany and 360th in the World with 12,473 publications made and 448,371 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Gottingen ranked 20th for Business in Germany and 407th in the World with 9,269 publications made and 236,974 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Gottingen ranked 10th for Economics in Germany and 290th in the World with 8,505 publications made and 227,304 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 328th in the World with 5,326 publications made and 136,943 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.
