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University of Duisburg-Essen
About
The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university was awarded 194th place in the world. It was originally founded in 1654 and re-established on 1 January 2003, as a merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the university of Essen. It is based in both the...
The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university was awarded 194th place in the world. It was originally founded in 1654 and re-established on 1 January 2003, as a merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the university of Essen. It is based in both the cities of Duisburg and Essen, and a part of University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 58 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
- 37,867
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 33.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 20%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
- Staff
- 6,070
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | 35 | 175.2 | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 41 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 54 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 128 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =148 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =158 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 162 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 168 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =182 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =189 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | =214 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =286 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 349 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 368 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =379 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =386 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =395 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 410 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =413 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =448 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 454 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =567 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =577 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =605 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =741 | 58.8 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
QS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =366 | 61.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-420 | - | 2024 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Duisburg-Essen?
University of Duisburg-Essen's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =302.
When was University of Duisburg-Essen founded?
University of Duisburg-Essen was founded in 1654.
What are the top subjects at University of Duisburg-Essen?
Top subjects at University of Duisburg-Essen include: Medical Technology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Oncology, Automation & Control, Instruments Science & Technology.
Where is University of Duisburg-Essen located?
University of Duisburg-Essen is located in Essen, Germany.