The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd in Germany, 478th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 176 research topics. The University of Potsdam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 46,580 academic publications and 1,288,162 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
The University of Potsdam ranked 48th for Biology in Germany and 724th in the World with 23,592 publications made and 819,268 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Potsdam ranked 44th for Engineering in Germany and 598th in the World with 22,012 publications made and 678,592 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Potsdam ranked 44th for Physics in Germany and 546th in the World with 21,664 publications made and 689,610 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Potsdam ranked 37th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 482nd in the World with 21,619 publications made and 563,115 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
The University of Potsdam ranked 37th for Environmental Science in Germany and 546th in the World with 20,931 publications made and 677,871 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Potsdam ranked 49th for Chemistry in Germany and 722nd in the World with 19,672 publications made and 661,675 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 37th for Computer Science in Germany and 514th in the World with 18,344 publications made and 568,323 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
The University of Potsdam ranked 48th for Medicine in Germany and 873rd in the World with 12,200 publications made and 384,038 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 40th for Mathematics in Germany and 611th in the World with 7,965 publications made and 243,352 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd for Psychology in Germany and 699th in the World with 7,776 publications made and 265,566 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 30th for Business in Germany and 574th in the World with 6,112 publications made and 183,409 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Potsdam ranked 38th for Economics in Germany and 724th in the World with 3,810 publications made and 109,957 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Potsdam ranked 33rd for Art & Design in Germany and 541st in the World with 3,337 publications made and 75,851 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.
