The University of Paderborn ranked 58th in Germany, 791st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 135 research topics. The University of Paderborn ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 29,671 academic publications and 517,137 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
The University of Paderborn ranked 46th for Engineering in Germany and 614th in the World with 17,102 publications made and 331,815 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Paderborn ranked 47th for Physics in Germany and 598th in the World with 15,088 publications made and 321,598 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 627th in the World with 12,851 publications made and 226,661 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
The University of Paderborn ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 704th in the World with 12,580 publications made and 163,992 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
The University of Paderborn ranked 54th for Chemistry in Germany and 901st in the World with 11,919 publications made and 262,263 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Paderborn ranked 59th for Biology in Germany and 1332nd in the World with 8,941 publications made and 193,174 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Paderborn ranked 59th for Environmental Science in Germany and 1157th in the World with 8,138 publications made and 161,532 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 617th in the World with 6,879 publications made and 133,863 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Paderborn ranked 39th for Business in Germany and 692nd in the World with 5,398 publications made and 91,599 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 727th in the World with 2,514 publications made and 32,139 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 931st in the World with 2,471 publications made and 49,508 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
