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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
About
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a public research university in Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany. It has been named after the printer Johannes Gutenberg since 1946. As of 2018, it had approximately 32,000 students enrolled in around 100 academic programs. The university is organized into 11 faculties.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 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
- 29,586
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 42 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 44 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 81 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =107 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 132 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 139 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 161 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =175 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =178 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 191 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 215 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 224 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 229 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =238 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 246 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =259 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 292 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =316 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 395 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =401 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 524 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =590 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =807 | 62.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =121 | 71.3 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Geology | 201-230 | - | 2023 |
| Arts & Humanities | =225 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =248 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =274 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz?
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =500, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank 224.
When was Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz founded?
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz?
Top subjects at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz include: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Physics & Astronomy, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Communication & Media Studies, Human Biological Sciences.
Where is Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz located?
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is located in Mainz, Germany.