About
Ulm University is a public university in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The university was founded in 1967 and focuses on natural sciences, medicine, engineering sciences, mathematics, economics and computer science. With 9,891 students, it is one of the youngest public universities in Germany. The campus of the university is located north of the city on a hill called Oberer Eselsberg, while the...
Ulm University is a public university in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The university was founded in 1967 and focuses on natural sciences, medicine, engineering sciences, mathematics, economics and computer science. With 9,891 students, it is one of the youngest public universities in Germany. The campus of the university is located north of the city on a hill called Oberer Eselsberg, while the university hospital has additional sites across the city.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,101
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 3,540
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | =133 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =164 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =188 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 191 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 208 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 208 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =209 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =225 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 227 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 274 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 341 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =372 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =494 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 576 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =599 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =600 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =632 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =715 | 55.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,279 | 55.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =333 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universität Ulm?
Universität Ulm's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =546, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =385.
When was Universität Ulm founded?
Universität Ulm was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at Universität Ulm?
Top subjects at Universität Ulm include: Oncology, Clinical Medicine, Psychology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Clinical & Health.
Where is Universität Ulm located?
Universität Ulm is located in Ulm, Germany.