The University of Munster ranked 15th in Germany, 194th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 210 research topics. The University of Munster ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 104,416 academic publications and 3,035,255 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 188 notable alumni.
The University of Munster ranked 17th for Biology in Germany and 218th in the World with 54,828 publications made and 2,187,023 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Munster ranked 11th for Chemistry in Germany and 168th in the World with 51,527 publications made and 2,022,645 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Munster ranked 18th for Medicine in Germany and 215th in the World with 43,405 publications made and 1,572,602 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Munster ranked 13th for Physics in Germany and 189th in the World with 40,548 publications made and 1,446,798 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Munster ranked 15th for Engineering in Germany and 247th in the World with 37,919 publications made and 1,360,114 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Munster ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 210th in the World with 36,880 publications made and 706,177 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Munster ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Germany and 313th in the World with 27,720 publications made and 949,578 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Munster ranked 26th for Computer Science in Germany and 361st in the World with 26,788 publications made and 901,782 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Munster ranked 18th for Psychology in Germany and 259th in the World with 19,664 publications made and 729,206 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Munster ranked 18th for Mathematics in Germany and 333rd in the World with 10,778 publications made and 415,584 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Munster ranked 25th for Business in Germany and 453rd in the World with 8,042 publications made and 200,701 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Munster ranked 27th for Economics in Germany and 523rd in the World with 5,442 publications made and 125,075 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
The University of Munster ranked 21st for Art & Design in Germany and 380th in the World with 4,732 publications made and 101,695 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
