University of Mannheim
(UMA)
About
The University of Mannheim, abbreviated UMA, is a public research university in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1967, the university has its origins in the Palatine Academy of Sciences, which was established by Elector Carl Theodor at Mannheim Palace in 1763, as well as the Handelshochschule, which was founded in 1907.
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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THE
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 33 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 59 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 73 | 62.5 | 2026 |
| Education | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Sciences | 40 | 151.2 | 2025 |
| Communication | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Economics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Statistics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =56 | 75.6 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 92 | 68.9 | 2026 |
| Politics | =100 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | =104 | 69.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =105 | 72.0 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Business | =225 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 271 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =276 | 45.2 | 2026 |
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