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University of Konstanz
About
The University of Konstanz is a university in the city of Konstanz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its main campus was opened on the Gießberg in 1972 after being founded in 1966. The university is Germany's southernmost university and is situated on the shore of Lake Constance just four kilometres from the Swiss border. It has been successful in the Excellence Initiative.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 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
- 6,767
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 15 | 216.9 | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy & Administration | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 201-225 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =396 | 61.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =74 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =197 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =205 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =244 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =314 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =372 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 402 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =734 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =746 | 50.1 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | =98 | 56.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Konstanz?
University of Konstanz's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =425, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =572.
When was University of Konstanz founded?
University of Konstanz was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at University of Konstanz?
Top subjects at University of Konstanz include: Politics, Public Administration, Social Policy & Administration, Ecology, Social Sciences.
Where is University of Konstanz located?
University of Konstanz is located in Konstanz, Germany.