The University of Hamburg ranked 4th in Germany, 110th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 29 research topics. The University of Hamburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 184,155 academic publications and 5,347,575 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 289 notable alumni.
The University of Hamburg ranked 6th for Biology in Germany and 142nd in the World with 94,705 publications made and 3,527,778 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Hamburg ranked 4th for Medicine in Germany and 101st in the World with 86,519 publications made and 2,887,821 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Hamburg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Germany and 157th in the World with 76,056 publications made and 2,858,370 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Hamburg ranked 8th for Physics in Germany and 151st in the World with 68,329 publications made and 2,242,406 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Hamburg ranked 8th for Engineering in Germany and 168th in the World with 67,634 publications made and 2,168,337 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Hamburg ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 113th in the World with 65,707 publications made and 1,656,449 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Hamburg ranked 5th for Computer Science in Germany and 155th in the World with 57,658 publications made and 2,042,898 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Hamburg ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Germany and 156th in the World with 53,815 publications made and 1,722,251 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Hamburg ranked 4th for Psychology in Germany and 125th in the World with 38,342 publications made and 1,400,296 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Hamburg ranked 5th for Mathematics in Germany and 160th in the World with 27,319 publications made and 918,371 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Hamburg ranked 3rd for Business in Germany and 193rd in the World with 17,238 publications made and 480,985 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Hamburg ranked 2nd for Economics in Germany and 187th in the World with 13,397 publications made and 412,872 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Hamburg ranked 4th for Art & Design in Germany and 183rd in the World with 8,788 publications made and 209,971 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.
