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University of Bonn
About
The University of Bonn, officially the Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn, is a public research university in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded in its present form as the Rhein-Universität on 18 October 1818 by Frederick William III, as the linear successor of the Kurkölnische Akademie Bonn which was founded in 1777. The University of Bonn offers many undergraduate an...
The University of Bonn, officially the Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn, is a public research university in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded in its present form as the Rhein-Universität on 18 October 1818 by Frederick William III, as the linear successor of the Kurkölnische Akademie Bonn which was founded in 1777. The University of Bonn offers many undergraduate and graduate programs in a range of subjects and has 544 professors. The University of Bonn is a member of the German U15 association of major research-intensive universities in Germany and has the title of "University of Excellence" under the German Universities Excellence Initiative.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 87 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
- 24,491
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 34.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 16%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 7,530
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
33 subjectsQS
34 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 48 | 73.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 73 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 101–125 | 56.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
US News
32 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Bonn?
University of Bonn's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =209, THE Rank =92, ARWU Rank 68, US News Rank =164.
When was University of Bonn founded?
University of Bonn was founded in 1818.
What are the top subjects at University of Bonn?
Top subjects at University of Bonn include: Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Economics & Econometrics, Remote Sensing.
Where is University of Bonn located?
University of Bonn is located in Bonn, Germany.