The University of Rostock ranked 40th in Germany, 471st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 167 research topics. The University of Rostock ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 49,241 academic publications and 1,090,094 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 127 notable alumni.
The University of Rostock ranked 39th for Biology in Germany and 542nd in the World with 26,753 publications made and 725,852 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Rostock ranked 42nd for Chemistry in Germany and 524th in the World with 24,685 publications made and 653,487 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Rostock ranked 34th for Medicine in Germany and 487th in the World with 20,882 publications made and 510,108 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Rostock ranked 45th for Physics in Germany and 556th in the World with 20,744 publications made and 508,441 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Rostock ranked 45th for Engineering in Germany and 601st in the World with 20,715 publications made and 468,082 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Rostock ranked 48th for Computer Science in Germany and 672nd in the World with 15,253 publications made and 331,610 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
The University of Rostock ranked 44th for Environmental Science in Germany and 660th in the World with 15,214 publications made and 376,818 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Rostock ranked 48th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 696th in the World with 14,335 publications made and 258,279 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Rostock ranked 39th for Psychology in Germany and 648th in the World with 8,622 publications made and 226,832 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Rostock ranked 48th for Mathematics in Germany and 756th in the World with 6,232 publications made and 141,359 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
