The University of Passau ranked 72nd in Germany, 1258th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 81 research topics. The University of Passau ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,449 academic publications and 135,772 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 19 notable alumni.
The University of Passau ranked 64th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1047th in the World with 6,305 publications made and 90,702 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
The University of Passau ranked 63rd for Computer Science in Germany and 1146th in the World with 4,689 publications made and 97,340 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Passau ranked 74th for Engineering in Germany and 2035th in the World with 3,306 publications made and 61,131 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications.
The University of Passau ranked 77th for Environmental Science in Germany and 2270th in the World with 2,736 publications made and 49,345 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Passau ranked 79th for Physics in Germany and 2392nd in the World with 2,447 publications made and 40,335 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Passau ranked 66th for Mathematics in Germany and 1320th in the World with 2,390 publications made and 47,330 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
The University of Passau ranked 63rd for Business in Germany and 1235th in the World with 2,379 publications made and 41,810 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Passau ranked 81st for Biology in Germany and 3052nd in the World with 1,972 publications made and 41,640 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Passau ranked 67th for Economics in Germany and 1374th in the World with 1,540 publications made and 25,700 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Passau ranked 74th for Psychology in Germany and 2137th in the World with 1,286 publications made and 28,594 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Psychiatry.
The University of Passau ranked 60th for Art & Design in Germany and 1138th in the World with 1,166 publications made and 16,990 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
