The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd in Germany, 498th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 170 research topics. The University of Potsdam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 38,649 academic publications and 849,738 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
The University of Potsdam ranked 48th for Biology in Germany and 707th in the World with 20,312 publications made and 565,614 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Potsdam ranked 45th for Engineering in Germany and 601st in the World with 18,782 publications made and 470,537 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Potsdam ranked 44th for Physics in Germany and 545th in the World with 18,457 publications made and 481,290 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Potsdam ranked 39th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 472nd in the World with 18,088 publications made and 343,619 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Sociology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd for Environmental Science in Germany and 570th in the World with 17,379 publications made and 445,275 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 714th in the World with 17,218 publications made and 479,368 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Potsdam ranked 39th for Computer Science in Germany and 514th in the World with 15,494 publications made and 368,516 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
The University of Potsdam ranked 49th for Medicine in Germany and 848th in the World with 10,469 publications made and 260,234 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd for Mathematics in Germany and 622nd in the World with 6,828 publications made and 154,335 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Potsdam ranked 43rd for Psychology in Germany and 705th in the World with 6,422 publications made and 166,539 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 33rd for Business in Germany and 582nd in the World with 5,399 publications made and 118,906 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Potsdam ranked 44th for Economics in Germany and 759th in the World with 3,200 publications made and 61,694 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Potsdam ranked 36th for Art & Design in Germany and 581st in the World with 2,795 publications made and 45,896 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.