Folkwang University of the Arts: Rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 77 in Germany, 1432 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 11,682 academic publications and 236,130 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1432 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 2 of 3 | In Essen |
| # 542 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 77 of 369 | In Germany |
| # 17 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| # 1213 of 6,568 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| # 1312 of 5,966 | For Physics |
| # 1727 of 6,257 | For Art & Design |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
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Physics rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 68 for Physics in Germany and 1312 in the World with 5,957 publications made and 206,716 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical | #48 | #249 | #559 |
| Molecular | #55 | #267 | #607 |
| Condensed Matter | #60 | #328 | #953 |
| Optics | #62 | #404 | #1188 |
| Applied Physics | #65 | #427 | #1305 |
| Nanotechnology | #68 | #446 | #1590 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 69 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 1213 in the World with 5,392 publications made and 74,082 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | #64 | #357 | #918 |
| Political Science | #69 | #403 | #985 |
| Linguistics | #75 | #578 | #1759 |
| History | #82 | #684 | #2200 |
| Aesthetics | #88 | #818 | #2759 |
| Archaeology | #88 | #796 | #2828 |
| Anthropology | #89 | #803 | #2863 |
| Sociology | #86 | #792 | #2947 |
| Law | #99 | #853 | #3124 |
| Education | #81 | #808 | #3200 |
Engineering rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 69 for Engineering in Germany and 1739 in the World with 4,999 publications made and 157,358 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #62 | #404 | #1188 |
| Metallurgy | #64 | #405 | #1261 |
| Applied Physics | #65 | #427 | #1305 |
| Nanotechnology | #68 | #446 | #1590 |
| Computer Engineering | #67 | #491 | #1604 |
| Telecommunications | #73 | #581 | #1904 |
| Remote Sensing | #81 | #617 | #2115 |
| Systems | #96 | #751 | #2385 |
Chemistry rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 70 for Chemistry in Germany and 1850 in the World with 4,130 publications made and 122,447 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | #56 | #249 | #662 |
| Computational | #63 | #400 | #1193 |
| Organic chemistry | #66 | #468 | #1570 |
| Nanotechnology | #68 | #446 | #1590 |
| Physical | #67 | #477 | #1683 |
| Radiochemistry | #62 | #461 | #1978 |
| Biochemistry | #75 | #624 | #2538 |
Environmental Science rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 81 for Environmental Science in Germany and 2706 in the World with 2,792 publications made and 109,355 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | #76 | #663 | #2339 |
| Geology | #79 | #684 | #2450 |
| Paleontology | #80 | #722 | #2743 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #81 | #726 | #2803 |
| Environmental Management | #82 | #748 | #2817 |
| Ecology | #94 | #870 | #3502 |
Biology rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 79 for Biology in Germany and 2862 in the World with 2,691 publications made and 86,633 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #68 | #446 | #1590 |
| Biochemistry | #75 | #624 | #2538 |
| Evolutionary | #84 | #727 | #2599 |
| Paleontology | #80 | #722 | #2743 |
| Zoology | #76 | #720 | #3014 |
| Genetics | #82 | #754 | #3151 |
| Neuroscience | #96 | #886 | #3518 |
| Botany | #91 | #876 | #3936 |
Computer Science rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84 for Computer Science in Germany and 2529 in the World with 2,248 publications made and 66,701 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation | #54 | #309 | #824 |
| Computer Engineering | #67 | #491 | #1604 |
| Telecommunications | #73 | #581 | #1904 |
| Software Engineering | #100 | #737 | #2331 |
| Computer Vision | #81 | #667 | #2414 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #105 | #837 | #2570 |
| Machine Learning | #94 | #806 | #3231 |
| Cognitive Science | #102 | #829 | #3361 |
| Neuroscience | #96 | #886 | #3518 |
Medicine rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84 for Medicine in Germany and 2814 in the World with 1,734 publications made and 63,249 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | #56 | #249 | #662 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #68 | #250 | #691 |
| Psychiatry | #78 | #712 | #2731 |
| Radiology | #93 | #807 | #3090 |
| Physical Therapy | #83 | #802 | #3163 |
| Pathology | #93 | #862 | #3737 |
| Surgery | #116 | #960 | #4149 |
Mathematics rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 84 for Mathematics in Germany and 2507 in the World with 1,224 publications made and 46,055 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | #71 | #516 | #1526 |
| Econometrics | #88 | #623 | #2010 |
| Statistics | #81 | #649 | #2214 |
| Mathematics Education | #89 | #906 | #3849 |
Art & Design rankings
Folkwang University of the Arts ranked 74 for Art & Design in Germany and 1727 in the World with 550 publications made and 7,189 citations received.
Folkwang University of the Arts
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation | #54 | #309 | #824 |
| Literature | #72 | #625 | #1921 |
| Aesthetics | #88 | #818 | #2759 |