University of Regensburg
About
The University of Regensburg is a public research university located in the city of Regensburg, Germany. The university was founded on 18 July 1962 by the Landtag of Bavaria as the fourth full-fledged university in Bavaria. Following groundbreaking in 1965, the university officially opened to students during the 1967–1968 winter semester, initially housing faculties in Law and Business Sciences an...
The University of Regensburg is a public research university located in the city of Regensburg, Germany. The university was founded on 18 July 1962 by the Landtag of Bavaria as the fourth full-fledged university in Bavaria. Following groundbreaking in 1965, the university officially opened to students during the 1967–1968 winter semester, initially housing faculties in Law and Business Sciences and Philosophy. During the summer semester of 1968 the faculty of Theology was created. Currently, the University of Regensburg houses eleven faculties.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,210
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 4,380
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-310 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Chemistry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
ARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunology | 185 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 252 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =290 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 298 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =331 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 426 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =449 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =465 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =483 | 49.6 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Regensburg?
University of Regensburg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =691, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =601.
When was University of Regensburg founded?
University of Regensburg was founded in 1962.
What are the top subjects at University of Regensburg?
Top subjects at University of Regensburg include: Dentistry, Mathematics, Human Biological Sciences, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering.
Where is University of Regensburg located?
University of Regensburg is located in Regensburg, Germany.