The University of Munich ranked 2nd in Germany, 66th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 66 research topics. The University of Munich ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 204,701 academic publications and 6,843,462 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,014 notable alumni.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Biology in Germany and 67th in the World with 123,075 publications made and 5,082,460 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Medicine in Germany and 53rd in the World with 116,736 publications made and 4,202,032 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Germany and 78th in the World with 94,399 publications made and 4,133,511 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 97th in the World with 67,184 publications made and 1,937,028 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Munich ranked 5th for Physics in Germany and 114th in the World with 67,170 publications made and 2,555,858 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Germany and 115th in the World with 65,030 publications made and 2,577,937 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Munich ranked 6th for Engineering in Germany and 149th in the World with 64,940 publications made and 2,431,177 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Germany and 153rd in the World with 51,958 publications made and 1,842,591 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Psychology in Germany and 86th in the World with 48,626 publications made and 1,871,953 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Germany and 134th in the World with 26,603 publications made and 1,057,702 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Munich ranked 4th for Business in Germany and 228th in the World with 15,285 publications made and 457,118 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Munich ranked 4th for Economics in Germany and 200th in the World with 12,278 publications made and 351,849 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Germany and 141st in the World with 9,312 publications made and 231,762 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
