Heidelberg University

, Germany

#60

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Heidelberg University ranks #60 globally — #86 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #49 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #51 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025. Averaged across the major global rankings, Heidelberg University places #60 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#86

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#49

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#51

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Heidelberg University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

History

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Theology & Religious Studies

#11

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Medicine / Clinical

#34

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#18

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Biological Sciences

#28

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#39

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Archaeology

#29

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Philosophy

#31

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Life Sciences & Medicine

#33

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Physics & Astronomy

#43

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#51-75

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Law

#49

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Dentistry

#51-150

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#151-200

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Arts & Humanities

#68

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Natural / Physical Sciences

#73

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Political Science & IR

#101-150

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#76-100

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Earth & Geosciences

#151-200

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#76-100

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Public Health

—

#76-100

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Modern Languages

#77

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English Language & Literature

#80

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Psychology

#91

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#101-150

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Pharmacy & Pharmacology

#98

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#201-300

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Geography

#101-150

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Anthropology

#101-200

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Sociology

#101-150

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Sports Science

#101-150

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Biomedical Engineering

—

#101-150

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Biotechnology

—

#101-150

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Statistics

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#101-150

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Chemistry

#113

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#201-300

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Mathematics

#128

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#301-400

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Linguistics

#151-200

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Education

#151-200

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#201-300

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Computer Science

#201-250

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#401-500

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Economics & Econometrics

#201-250

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#301-400

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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#201-300

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Artificial Intelligence

—

#201-300

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Social Sciences & Management

#217

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Environmental Science

#301-350

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Materials Science

#301-350

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#401-500

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Heidelberg University ranked in the world in 2026?

Heidelberg University ranks #86 in QS 2027, #49 in THE 2026, #51 in ARWU 2025. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #60 globally.

Why does Heidelberg University rank #86 in QS but #49 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Heidelberg University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/heidelberg-university-de/

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