The University of Hamburg ranked 4th in Germany, 105th in the global 2025 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 178,884 academic publications and 5,028,940 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 270 notable alumni.
The University of Hamburg ranked 6th for Biology in Germany and 141st in the World with 91,995 publications made and 3,337,343 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Hamburg ranked 4th for Medicine in Germany and 100th in the World with 83,548 publications made and 2,705,088 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Hamburg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Germany and 155th in the World with 74,360 publications made and 2,720,205 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Hamburg ranked 8th for Physics in Germany and 150th in the World with 66,683 publications made and 2,124,946 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 166th in the World with 66,072 publications made and 2,054,728 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 117th in the World with 64,027 publications made and 1,527,007 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Hamburg ranked 5th for Computer Science in Germany and 153rd in the World with 56,074 publications made and 1,912,332 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Hamburg ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Germany and 155th in the World with 52,500 publications made and 1,615,676 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 37,047 publications made and 1,302,022 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Hamburg ranked 5th for Mathematics in Germany and 161st in the World with 26,765 publications made and 857,978 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 191st in the World with 16,887 publications made and 432,946 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Hamburg ranked 2nd for Economics in Germany and 190th in the World with 13,026 publications made and 364,911 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 182nd in the World with 8,545 publications made and 192,646 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.
