Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
(HU)
About
The Humboldt University of Berlin is a public research university in the central borough of Mitte in Berlin, Germany.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 70 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,833
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 42.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Staff
- 7,088
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
35 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 23 | 75.2 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 31 | 69.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =47 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 52 | 67.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 74 | 65.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 82 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
37 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 89, ARWU Rank 95, US News Rank =47.
When was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin founded?
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin was founded in 1810.
What are the top subjects at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?
Top subjects at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin include: Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Arts & Humanities, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience and Behavior, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin located?
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.