The University of Freiburg shines in the QS subject ranking 2025 – these are the reasons!

The University of Freiburg shines in the QS subject ranking 2025 – these are the reasons!

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 were published today and show a variety of new developments in the academic landscape. uni-freiburg.de reports that the University of Freiburg is represented in 34 subject rankings, which illustrates the fascination and importance of this educational institution. The rankings span five broad subject areas, including humanities and humanities, engineering and technology, life sciences and medicine, natural sciences, and social sciences and management.

In total, the list evaluates 55 specific subjects based on five different indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per work, H-index and the International Research Network. It should be noted that the weighting of these indicators varies depending on the subject area and that not all indicators are used in every subject ranking.

Expanded participation and new institutions

This year's edition of the rankings also includes 171 institutions that were not represented last year topuniversities.com reports. This highlights the dynamic nature of academic competition, particularly in disciplines such as medicine, computer science and materials science, where the number of ranked institutions has risen to record levels.

Particularly notable is the progress made by East Asian universities, including institutions from South Korea, mainland China and Hong Kong, which have made significant improvements. More institutions from West Asia and the Arabian Region have also been ranked, highlighting the global diversity in the academic landscape.

Impact of rankings

The impact of these rankings on universities is varied. A high ranking can not only increase academic reputation, but also increase employer reputation, which is very important for many students. The evaluation of research through citations and the H-index also provides valuable insights into the productivity and impact of the institutions.

The data collected and the methodology behind the rankings are accessible to those interested. The ability to explore the full tables provides a comprehensive view of academic performance worldwide.