Latest ranking updates related to universities in Hamburg
- 19 Mar, 2025: THE World’s Most International Universities updated with University of Hamburg in position 121.
- 12 Mar, 2025: Publication of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies). University of Music and Drama Hamburg with highest ranking among universities in Hamburg ranked #51.
- 03 Mar, 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Hamburg with highest ranking among universities in Hamburg ranked #175.
- 18 Feb, 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World Reputation Rankings. University of Hamburg achieves position 151.
Rankings of universities in Hamburg, Germany 2025
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025] |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(based on 110 student ratings)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(based on 301 student ratings)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 03 March, 2025] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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#5
Medical School Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(based on 166 student ratings)
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#6
Hilbert College
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(based on 84 student ratings)
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MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
[Published 16 May, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#7
Hamburger Fern University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(based on 165 student ratings)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#8
European University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(based on 102 student ratings)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 30 January, 2023] |
#9
Kuhne Logistics University
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(based on 95 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#10
HafenCity University Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(based on 74 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#11
University of Music and Drama Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(based on 60 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#12
University of Fine Arts of Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(based on 41 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#13
Bucerius Law School
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(based on 40 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#14
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(based on 34 student ratings)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
#15
EBC University of Applied Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(based on 5 student ratings)
#16
Protestant University of Applied Sciences for Social Work
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(based on 4 student ratings)
#17
Brand Academy - School of Design and Communication
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(based on 11 student ratings)
#18
Euro Business College Hamburg
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(based on 5 student ratings)
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Hamburg
Business
América Economía Ránking MBA Global
#48
Kuhne Logistics University
History
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51
University of Hamburg
Medical Technology
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51
University of Hamburg
Performing Arts
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51
University of Music and Drama Hamburg
Law
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#66
University of Hamburg
Artificial Intelligence
Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
#71
University of Hamburg
Earth Sciences
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#76
University of Hamburg
Education
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#82
University of Hamburg
Earth Sciences
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#117
University of Hamburg
Biotechnology
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151
University of Hamburg
Hamburg Key Facts for International Students
14 out of 18 Universities in Hamburg Ranked in at least one ranking
22 Different Rankings list Universities in Hamburg (15 institution and 7 subject rankings)
23 Global Rankings rank Universities in Hamburg Among TOP 200
Population: 1846000
Time: GMT +1
District/province: Hamburg,
Living costs for students in Hamburg:
* 100 = prices in London
- Living costs without accommodation 95* (5% cheaper than London)
- All costs including accommodation 73* (27% cheaper than London)
- Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 70* (30% cheaper than London)
- Average Big Mac price 4.07 €
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- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
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Map with location of universities in Hamburg
FAQ
University of Hamburg ranks #1 in Hamburg in our meta ranking composed of 108 university rankings.
Among all universities in Hamburg University of Hamburg is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 28 rankings where University of Hamburg is listed.
Kuhne Logistics University is ranked best in Hamburg for Business (Business). See all rankings for the Kuhne Logistics University.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Social Studies & Humanities (History). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Medicine & Health (Medical Technology). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Music and Drama Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Arts Visual & Performing (Performing Arts). See all rankings for the University of Music and Drama Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
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University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Agriculture (Earth Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Engineering (Biotechnology). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
University of Hamburg is ranked best in Hamburg for Mathematics (Mathematical Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Hamburg.
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- 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:
- 684
- Published:
- 10 July, 2024
- Universities:
- 3840
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- 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:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
MONEY
- Universities:
- 1362
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:
Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 4217
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- 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:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 26733
- Published:
- 03 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- 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:
- 1784
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- 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:
- 1236
- Published:
- 14 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 1131
- Published:
- 18 February, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 959
- Published:
- 19 March, 2025
- 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:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- 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:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- 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:
- 684
- Published:
- 10 July, 2024
- Universities:
- 3840
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- 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:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
MONEY
- Universities:
- 1362
- Published:
- 16 May, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:
Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 4217
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- 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:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 26733
- Published:
- 03 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- 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:
- 1784
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- 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:
- 1236
- Published:
- 14 November, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 1131
- Published:
- 18 February, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 959
- Published:
- 19 March, 2025
- 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:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- 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:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%