The University of Potsdam ranked 42nd in Germany, 495th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 175 research topics. The University of Potsdam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 45,085 academic publications and 1,190,180 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 22 notable alumni.
The University of Potsdam ranked 48th for Biology in Germany and 720th in the World with 22,847 publications made and 749,816 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Potsdam ranked 44th for Engineering in Germany and 592nd in the World with 21,419 publications made and 635,598 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 547th in the World with 21,108 publications made and 642,427 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 20,980 publications made and 513,290 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
The University of Potsdam ranked 38th for Environmental Science in Germany and 552nd in the World with 20,267 publications made and 621,185 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 716th in the World with 19,155 publications made and 613,390 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 38th for Computer Science in Germany and 514th in the World with 17,833 publications made and 530,903 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 872nd in the World with 11,739 publications made and 350,807 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
The University of Potsdam ranked 40th for Mathematics in Germany and 614th in the World with 7,747 publications made and 225,724 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 696th in the World with 7,436 publications made and 244,454 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Potsdam ranked 30th for Business in Germany and 566th in the World with 5,977 publications made and 171,119 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Potsdam ranked 40th for Economics in Germany and 732nd in the World with 3,697 publications made and 99,740 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 539th in the World with 3,224 publications made and 69,570 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.
