Paderborn University
About
German university in North Rhine-Westphalia
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,479
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 38.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
- Staff
- 2
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsInstitute for musicology of the University of Paderborn and the Hochschule für Musik Detmold
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Paderborn University?
Paderborn University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank 1391.
When was Paderborn University founded?
Paderborn University was founded in 1972.
What are the top subjects at Paderborn University?
Top subjects at Paderborn University include: Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, Education & Training, Business & Economics, Arts & Humanities.
Where is Paderborn University located?
Paderborn University is located in Paderborn, Germany.