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University of Potsdam
(UP)
About
The University of Potsdam is a public university in Potsdam, capital of the state of Brandenburg, northeastern Germany.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 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
- 12,690
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 32.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 38 | 127.3 | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geophysics | =47 | 76.9 | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | =87 | 67.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Natural Sciences | =348 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 58 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 59 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =123 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 177 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 191 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =218 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 220 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 220 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =353 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =364 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =366 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =397 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =588 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =593 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =634 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =649 | 57.7 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Potsdam?
University of Potsdam's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =500, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =333.
When was University of Potsdam founded?
University of Potsdam was founded in 1991.
What are the top subjects at University of Potsdam?
Top subjects at University of Potsdam include: Public Administration, Geophysics, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.
Where is University of Potsdam located?
University of Potsdam is located in Potsdam, Germany.