The University of Leipzig ranked 16th in Germany, 203rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 193 research topics. The University of Leipzig ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 87,079 academic publications and 2,146,680 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,087 notable alumni.
The University of Leipzig ranked 28th for Biology in Germany and 340th in the World with 47,658 publications made and 1,555,032 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
The University of Leipzig ranked 24th for Medicine in Germany and 260th in the World with 41,273 publications made and 1,275,272 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Leipzig ranked 33rd for Chemistry in Germany and 368th in the World with 39,945 publications made and 1,212,449 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Leipzig ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 318th in the World with 32,009 publications made and 699,571 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Leipzig ranked 35th for Physics in Germany and 403rd in the World with 30,388 publications made and 745,706 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Leipzig ranked 38th for Engineering in Germany and 473rd in the World with 29,620 publications made and 788,268 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Leipzig ranked 28th for Computer Science in Germany and 386th in the World with 26,418 publications made and 836,194 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Leipzig ranked 32nd for Environmental Science in Germany and 500th in the World with 23,640 publications made and 624,937 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Leipzig ranked 22nd for Psychology in Germany and 302nd in the World with 18,767 publications made and 654,743 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Leipzig ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Germany and 488th in the World with 10,033 publications made and 320,318 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Leipzig ranked 29th for Business in Germany and 565th in the World with 6,524 publications made and 154,772 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Leipzig ranked 28th for Art & Design in Germany and 485th in the World with 4,066 publications made and 78,334 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.
