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University of Rostock
About
The University of Rostock is a public university located in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Founded in 1419, it is the third-oldest university in Germany. It is the oldest university in continental northern Europe and the Baltic Sea area, and 8th oldest in Central Europe. It was the 5th university established in the Holy Roman Empire.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 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
- 12,996
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-80 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-610 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =285 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =357 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =401 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =448 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =529 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =544 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 678 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =832 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =937 | 44.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,364 | 44.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Rostock?
University of Rostock's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =835.
When was University of Rostock founded?
University of Rostock was founded in 1419.
What are the top subjects at University of Rostock?
Top subjects at University of Rostock include: Classics & Ancient History, Medical Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Veterinary Science.
Where is University of Rostock located?
University of Rostock is located in Rostock, Germany.