The University of Leipzig ranked 16th in Germany, 204th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 190 research topics. The University of Leipzig ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,072 academic publications and 1,575,524 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,036 notable alumni.
The University of Leipzig ranked 28th for Biology in Germany and 343rd in the World with 42,685 publications made and 1,168,043 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
The University of Leipzig ranked 25th for Medicine in Germany and 266th in the World with 36,860 publications made and 938,843 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Leipzig ranked 34th for Chemistry in Germany and 367th in the World with 36,290 publications made and 940,508 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 329th in the World with 27,928 publications made and 488,234 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Leipzig ranked 36th for Physics in Germany and 404th in the World with 27,199 publications made and 576,630 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Leipzig ranked 39th for Engineering in Germany and 475th in the World with 26,529 publications made and 613,137 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Leipzig ranked 30th for Computer Science in Germany and 394th in the World with 23,262 publications made and 599,154 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Leipzig ranked 34th for Environmental Science in Germany and 505th in the World with 20,723 publications made and 469,753 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Leipzig ranked 25th for Psychology in Germany and 311th in the World with 16,761 publications made and 487,035 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Leipzig ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Germany and 485th in the World with 9,054 publications made and 239,706 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Leipzig ranked 31st for Business in Germany and 571st in the World with 5,822 publications made and 110,318 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Leipzig ranked 29th for Art & Design in Germany and 484th in the World with 3,482 publications made and 52,091 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.
