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About
The University of Bayreuth is a public research university located in Bayreuth, Germany. It is one of the youngest German universities. It is broadly organized into seven undergraduate and graduate faculties, with each faculty defining its own admission standards and academic programs in near autonomy.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 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
- 7,476
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =113 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =154 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 225 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 296 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =332 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =355 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =529 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 607 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =666 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 738 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =801 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,146 | 44.0 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Bayreuth?
University of Bayreuth's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 448, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =835.
When was University of Bayreuth founded?
University of Bayreuth was founded in 1975.
What are the top subjects at University of Bayreuth?
Top subjects at University of Bayreuth include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Ecology, Ecology, Environment/Ecology, Business & Economics.
Where is University of Bayreuth located?
University of Bayreuth is located in Bayreuth, Germany.