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Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
(MLU)
About
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, also referred to as MLU, is a public research university in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg. It is the largest and oldest university in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. MLU offers German and international (English) courses leading to academic degrees such as BA, BSc, MA, MSc, doctoral degrees, and habilitation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 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
- 19,387
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =357 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | =105 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =188 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =232 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =245 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 326 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =327 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 485 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =500 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =566 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =821 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =870 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =886 | 49.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg?
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 751-760, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =618.
When was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg founded?
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg was founded in 1502.
What are the top subjects at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg?
Top subjects at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg include: Ecology, Agriculture & Forestry, Environment/Ecology, Geography, Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Where is Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg located?
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is located in Halle, Germany.