The University of Munich ranked 2nd in Germany, 70th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 59 research topics. The University of Munich ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 168,344 academic publications and 4,824,598 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 965 notable alumni.
The University of Munich ranked 2nd for Biology in Germany and 70th in the World with 105,727 publications made and 3,749,126 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Medicine in Germany and 56th in the World with 100,212 publications made and 3,049,001 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Germany and 87th in the World with 81,203 publications made and 3,111,788 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 114th in the World with 55,194 publications made and 1,257,295 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Munich ranked 5th for Physics in Germany and 122nd in the World with 55,081 publications made and 1,781,041 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 127th in the World with 54,764 publications made and 1,812,597 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Munich ranked 7th for Engineering in Germany and 160th in the World with 54,129 publications made and 1,706,909 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Munich ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Germany and 167th in the World with 42,874 publications made and 1,238,027 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 92nd in the World with 42,408 publications made and 1,348,450 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Munich ranked 4th for Mathematics in Germany and 158th in the World with 22,803 publications made and 708,122 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Munich ranked 5th for Business in Germany and 246th in the World with 13,152 publications made and 304,077 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Management Information Systems.
The University of Munich ranked 5th for Economics in Germany and 213th in the World with 10,448 publications made and 225,811 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Munich ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Germany and 182nd in the World with 7,551 publications made and 144,438 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.
