Witten/Herdecke University ranked 68th in Germany, 1182nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 104 research topics. Witten/Herdecke University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,818 academic publications and 361,624 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 38th for Medicine in Germany and 657th in the World with 13,701 publications made and 309,721 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 57th for Biology in Germany and 1310th in the World with 8,638 publications made and 249,057 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 68th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1195th in the World with 7,778 publications made and 156,322 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 47th for Psychology in Germany and 872nd in the World with 6,036 publications made and 154,322 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 74th for Computer Science in Germany and 1744th in the World with 4,626 publications made and 122,459 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 68th for Chemistry in Germany and 1666th in the World with 4,576 publications made and 155,286 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 74th for Environmental Science in Germany and 2159th in the World with 3,613 publications made and 84,228 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 77th for Engineering in Germany and 2196th in the World with 3,221 publications made and 87,968 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 75th for Physics in Germany and 2127th in the World with 3,149 publications made and 83,609 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 69th for Mathematics in Germany and 1513th in the World with 2,636 publications made and 78,867 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 76th for Business in Germany and 1682nd in the World with 1,802 publications made and 45,542 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Witten/Herdecke University ranked 66th for Economics in Germany and 1348th in the World with 1,736 publications made and 43,899 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
