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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
(HHU)
About
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, named after German poet Heinrich Heine, is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which was founded in 1965. It is the successor organization to Düsseldorf's Medical Academy of 1907.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,296
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 5,923
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | 45 | 161.1 | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =82 | 54.9 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 99 | 48.3 | 2027 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =137 | 50.8 | 2027 |
| Cell Biology | 169 | 37.2 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =173 | 55.1 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =183 | 39.9 | 2027 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =189 | 41.4 | 2027 |
| Oncology | 206 | 44.1 | 2027 |
| Immunology | =213 | 25.5 | 2027 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =271 | 38.9 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 312 | 35.0 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =357 | 34.9 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =386 | 46.7 | 2027 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =429 | 36.9 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =660 | 41.2 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =712 | 26.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =726 | 30.7 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =749 | 29.6 | 2027 |
QS
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =295 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-420 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf?
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank 440.
When was Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf founded?
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf was founded in 1965.
What are the top subjects at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf?
Top subjects at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf include: Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Human Biological Sciences, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Neuroscience and Behavior.
Where is Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf located?
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.