The University of Paderborn ranked 58th in Germany, 778th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 136 research topics. The University of Paderborn ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,167 academic publications and 544,622 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The University of Paderborn ranked 46th for Engineering in Germany and 623rd in the World with 17,384 publications made and 347,695 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Paderborn ranked 47th for Physics in Germany and 611th in the World with 15,336 publications made and 337,942 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Paderborn ranked 47th for Computer Science in Germany and 636th in the World with 13,064 publications made and 237,944 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
The University of Paderborn ranked 50th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 713th in the World with 12,764 publications made and 173,385 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
The University of Paderborn ranked 54th for Chemistry in Germany and 917th in the World with 12,106 publications made and 275,128 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Paderborn ranked 59th for Biology in Germany and 1353rd in the World with 9,090 publications made and 203,607 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Paderborn ranked 59th for Environmental Science in Germany and 1180th in the World with 8,246 publications made and 170,545 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Paderborn ranked 41st for Mathematics in Germany and 625th in the World with 6,951 publications made and 140,634 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Paderborn ranked 39th for Business in Germany and 698th in the World with 5,481 publications made and 96,945 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
The University of Paderborn ranked 45th for Art & Design in Germany and 735th in the World with 2,563 publications made and 33,643 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Architecture, 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.
The University of Paderborn ranked 50th for Economics in Germany and 952nd in the World with 2,501 publications made and 52,489 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
