Potsdam University of Applied Sciences: Rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 117 in Germany, 2792 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 1,461 academic publications and 11,843 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2792 of 9,560 | In the World |
| # 13 of 53 | In Brandenburg |
| # 874 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 117 of 369 | In Germany |
| # 2 of 4 | In Potsdam |
| # 4145 of 4,277 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| # 4371 of 4,111 | For Art & Design |
| # 4735 of 4,134 | For Computer Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 141 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 4145 in the World with 949 publications made and 7,646 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | #138 | #947 | #3450 |
| Political Science | #148 | #1011 | #3799 |
| Sociology | #123 | #1110 | #4795 |
| Linguistics | #144 | #1232 | #5106 |
| History | #146 | #1239 | #5199 |
| Archaeology | #150 | #1257 | #5259 |
| Law | #152 | #1242 | #5283 |
Computer Science rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 144 for Computer Science in Germany and 4735 in the World with 530 publications made and 6,075 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | #100 | #771 | #2605 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #115 | #911 | #2886 |
| Cognitive Science | #116 | #950 | #3974 |
| Telecommunications | #136 | #1075 | #4454 |
| Neuroscience | #132 | #1108 | #4736 |
| Machine Learning | #146 | #1146 | #4947 |
Medicine rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 148 for Medicine in Germany and 5347 in the World with 397 publications made and 4,685 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | #71 | #524 | #1968 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #141 | #674 | #2180 |
| Sports | #79 | #713 | #2541 |
| Physical Therapy | #88 | #856 | #3421 |
| Surgery | #126 | #1057 | #4765 |
| Pathology | #136 | #1135 | #5266 |
| Psychiatry | #139 | #1138 | #5276 |
Engineering rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 149 for Engineering in Germany and 5084 in the World with 378 publications made and 4,286 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications | #136 | #1075 | #4454 |
| Optics | #144 | #1205 | #5070 |
Biology rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 148 for Biology in Germany and 5688 in the World with 342 publications made and 4,679 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #132 | #1108 | #4736 |
| Botany | #120 | #1130 | #5188 |
| Biochemistry | #138 | #1178 | #5442 |
| Paleontology | #154 | #1302 | #5721 |
| Genetics | #148 | #1283 | #5977 |
Environmental Science rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 158 for Environmental Science in Germany and 5732 in the World with 316 publications made and 3,370 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology | #157 | #1304 | #5620 |
| Paleontology | #154 | #1302 | #5721 |
| Ecology | #154 | #1307 | #5767 |
Chemistry rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 146 for Chemistry in Germany and 5405 in the World with 310 publications made and 3,051 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | #71 | #524 | #1968 |
| Organic chemistry | #130 | #1115 | #4965 |
| Biochemistry | #138 | #1178 | #5442 |
Physics rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 155 for Physics in Germany and 5478 in the World with 296 publications made and 2,752 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #144 | #1205 | #5070 |
Psychology rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 142 for Psychology in Germany and 5318 in the World with 270 publications made and 4,266 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | #116 | #950 | #3974 |
| Neuroscience | #132 | #1108 | #4736 |
| Psychiatry | #139 | #1138 | #5276 |
Business rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 160 for Business in Germany and 5311 in the World with 189 publications made and 2,327 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #115 | #911 | #2886 |
| Management | #159 | #1229 | #5010 |
Mathematics rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 154 for Mathematics in Germany and 5533 in the World with 178 publications made and 2,475 citations received.
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | #152 | #1215 | #5286 |
Art & Design rankings
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences ranked 131 for Art & Design in Germany and 4371 in the World with 160 publications made and 1,874 citations received.
