The University of Rostock ranked 40th in Germany, 453rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 168 research topics. The University of Rostock ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 50,429 academic publications and 1,150,932 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 135 notable alumni.
The University of Rostock ranked 39th for Biology in Germany and 547th in the World with 27,420 publications made and 765,826 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Rostock ranked 41st for Chemistry in Germany and 529th in the World with 25,210 publications made and 686,957 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Rostock ranked 35th for Medicine in Germany and 496th in the World with 21,458 publications made and 540,154 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Rostock ranked 45th for Physics in Germany and 563rd in the World with 21,208 publications made and 533,086 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 611th in the World with 21,176 publications made and 491,294 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 680th in the World with 15,641 publications made and 350,417 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Rostock ranked 44th for Environmental Science in Germany and 671st in the World with 15,577 publications made and 398,003 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Rostock ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 710th in the World with 14,655 publications made and 271,218 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Rostock ranked 39th for Psychology in Germany and 653rd in the World with 8,919 publications made and 237,836 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Rostock ranked 48th for Mathematics in Germany and 773rd in the World with 6,333 publications made and 146,200 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
