For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Germany
- 06 Mar, 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. 98 universities in Germany ranked.
- 25 Jan, 2024: THE World’s Most International Universities updated with Free University of Berlin ranked highest among 12 listed universities in Germany.
- 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with Free University of Berlin ranked highest among 76 listed universities in Germany.
- 15 Dec, 2023: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) updated with Technical University of Munich ranked highest among 15 listed universities in Germany.
Rankings of universities in Germany 2024
Düsseldorf Art Academy
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
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THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 23 November, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 10 May, 2022] |
Mannheim University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Dresden University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
UniveWismar University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Worms University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Stuttgart Media University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Applied Sciences Wildau
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Hochschule Harz University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Neu-Ulm University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Pforzheim University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Constance University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, HHL gemeinnützige GmbH
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
[Published 10 May, 2022] |
Kuhne Logistics University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Coburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
HafenCity University Hamburg
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Applied Sciences Landshut
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Hof University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Nuertingen-Geislingen University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Kempten University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Trier University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Folkwang University of the Arts
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Cologne Business School
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Music and Drama Hamburg
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
University of Fine Arts of Hamburg
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Merseburg University of Applied Sciences
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
College of Music, Drama and Media Hannover
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
Bucerius Law School
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Germany
Germany Key Facts for International Students
265 out of 385 Universities in Germany Ranked in at least one ranking
29 Different Rankings list Universities in Germany (19 institution and 10 subject rankings)
33 Global Rankings rank Universities in Germany Among TOP 200
Time: GMT +2
Telephone country code: +49
- Religion:
- Catholicism 28%
- Evangelicalism 26%
- Islam 5%
- Orthodox 2%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 36%
- Other religions: , Buddhism 3%
- Largest cities in Germany:
- 1. Berlin: 3,400,000
- 2. Hamburg: 1,700,000
- 3. Munich: 1,300,000
- 4. Cologne: 960,000
- 5. Frankfurt: 650,000
Largest international airport in Germany:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA): 64.505.151 Passengers/Year; 2 Terminals; 12 km. from Frankfurt am Main city center
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Stefan W. Hell (, 2014)
- Stefan W. Hell (, 2014)
- Stefan W. Hell (, 2014)
- Harald zur Hausen (, 2008)
- Peter Grünberg (, 2007)
- Gerhard Ertl (, 2007)
- Theodor W. Hänsch (, 2005)
- Theodor W. Hänsch (, 2005)
- Theodor W. Hänsch (, 2005)
- Paul J. Crutzen (, 1995)
Map with location of universities in Germany
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FAQ
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 3718
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 3103
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 9699
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 13016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 1196
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 735
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 2033
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 348
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 3718
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 3103
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 9699
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 13016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 1196
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 735
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 2033
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 348
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%