Bielefeld's psychology: Top spot in the CHE ranking year after year!

Bielefeld's psychology: Top spot in the CHE ranking year after year!

On May 8, 2025, Bielefeld University received excellent ratings in the renowned CHE Ranking 2025 for the subject of psychology. The students rated their study situation and the support during their studies as consistently positive. This is not only a success for the field of psychology, but also for the university as a whole.

The ranking, which is considered the most comprehensive in the German-speaking region, is updated annually. It is based on surveys of bachelor students conducted at the university in January 2025. The psychology students awarded top marks in the categories of study organization and support from teachers as well as the courses offered. According to Professor Dr. Dario Anselmetti, Vice Rector for Studies and Teaching, is pleased with the high level of satisfaction among the students, who also rate their learning conditions extremely positively.

Educational sciences with also high ratings

It wasn't just psychology that was convincing in the ranking; The subject of educational science also achieved a top spot. Students in this field emphasize that they can earn their degree in a reasonable amount of time. This is an important aspect that is important for many aspiring academics, as the standard period of study is increasingly seen as a measure of academic success.

The data obtained from the CHE university ranking reflects a comprehensive view of student satisfaction. An analysis of data from several semesters shows that over 95,000 students from more than 40 study programs gave their opinions. In this large survey, around 28% rated the general study situation with five stars, while 43.4% gave it four stars.

Across the German higher education sector, more than two thirds of students said they were satisfied overall. These results make it clear that Bielefeld University stands in a positive light, not least thanks to the excellent ratings for study organization and support from the teachers, who also received particularly high scores for the subject of psychology.

Ongoing trends and significant implications

The success of Bielefeld University in the current ranking can also be understood as part of a general trend within German universities. Despite the challenges that affect many degree programs, students are overall satisfied with their study organization and the resources provided. The CHE ranking also shows that there are significant opportunities for improvement even in subject areas that are affected by lower ratings, especially in the examination organization.

The coming years will show whether Bielefeld University can further expand its leading position. It remains to be seen to what extent current initiatives to improve study conditions will also be reflected in future rankings. For further information about the study conditions and evaluations, student feedback and detailed results are available online in DIE ZEIT's HeyStudium portal. Background information on the CHE ranking and its methodology can also be found on the official project homepage www.che-ranking.de to find.

In summary, it can be said that Bielefeld University, especially the departments of psychology and educational science, have taken a significant step towards continued positive development in higher education with their excellent ratings in the CHE ranking.