University of Mannheim: Germany's best in economics!

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The University of Mannheim takes top rankings in economics in 2025 and remains a leader in Germany.

Die Universität Mannheim belegt 2025 Top-Platzierungen in Wirtschafts­wissenschaften und bleibt führend in Deutschland.
The University of Mannheim takes top rankings in economics in 2025 and remains a leader in Germany.

University of Mannheim: Germany's best in economics!

The University of Mannheim has established itself as the leading German institution in the field of economics in the current “QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025”. In a comprehensive evaluation that compares over 1,500 universities worldwide, the University of Mannheim took first place in the “Accounting and Finance” category and also achieved excellent positions in other disciplines, such as uni-mannheim.de reported.

With a second place in “Business and Management Studies” and third place in “Economics and Econometrics”, the university remains at the top of the German universities. It also delivers solid results in the social sciences: it shares fourth place in political science and psychology and fifth place in sociology. It is also one of the ten best German universities in statistics and media and communication sciences.

Evaluation criteria and methodology

The ranking methodology takes various factors into account, including research reputation, international research collaborations and publication and citation numbers. The reputation of graduates among employers also plays an important role. In 2021, the University of Mannheim was able to reach 91st place in the “Social Sciences and Management” category, establishing itself as the second best German university in this discipline bwl.uni-mannheim.de.

The comprehensive analysis of the ranking shows that the University of Mannheim not only has excellent research achievements, but also optimally prepares its students for the job market. The combination of academic excellence and practical applicability makes the university particularly attractive for future students.

Popularity in the overall ranking

In addition to its academic reputation, the University of Mannheim also achieves good places in the overall ranking of the most popular universities in Germany. The StudyCheck.de offers such a comprehensive ranking based on testimonials. The score for the placement is determined by the star rating and the recommendation rate of the students.

However, in 2024, 11.5% of submitted reviews were not published, indicating strict eligibility requirements. This ensures a reliable and transparent evaluation of the universities.

Across a variety of disciplines, the University of Mannheim confirms its role as one of Germany's leading academic centers, both in teaching and research.