The University of Ulm ranked 37th in Germany, 421st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 185 research topics. The University of Ulm ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 74,475 academic publications and 2,310,149 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
The University of Ulm ranked 22nd for Biology in Germany and 293rd in the World with 47,085 publications made and 1,839,683 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Ulm ranked 22nd for Medicine in Germany and 233rd in the World with 40,420 publications made and 1,526,701 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Ulm ranked 29th for Chemistry in Germany and 311th in the World with 40,157 publications made and 1,448,350 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Ulm ranked 29th for Engineering in Germany and 414th in the World with 30,955 publications made and 889,762 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Ulm ranked 28th for Physics in Germany and 356th in the World with 29,441 publications made and 852,417 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Ulm ranked 30th for Computer Science in Germany and 406th in the World with 24,521 publications made and 805,221 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Ulm ranked 44th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 590th in the World with 19,874 publications made and 549,274 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Ulm ranked 23rd for Psychology in Germany and 316th in the World with 17,340 publications made and 656,261 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Ulm ranked 40th for Environmental Science in Germany and 582nd in the World with 16,966 publications made and 577,244 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Ulm ranked 28th for Mathematics in Germany and 416th in the World with 10,072 publications made and 345,921 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Actuarial Science.
