Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
🇩🇪 Germany
/
Rheinland-Pfalz
/
Mainz
Public
Est. 1946
About
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a public research university in Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany. It has been named after the printer Johannes Gutenberg since 1946. As of 2018, it had approximately 32,000 students enrolled in around 100 academic programs. The university is organized into 11 faculties.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 72 subject rankings
QS
=452
307
34.2
2026
THE
301–350
50
51.6
2026
ARWU
151-200
—
2025
US News
224
9
62.7
2026
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,586
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
Best-performing areas
42
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
44
Physics
51-75
Physics
51-75
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
51-75
Communication
76-100
Human Biological Sciences
101-150
Atmospheric Science
101-150
Biomedical Engineering
101-150
Biological Sciences
101-150
Dentistry & Oral Sciences
101-150
Medical Technology
101-150
Linguistics
101-150
English Language & Literature
101-200
Anatomy & Physiology
101-150
Communication & Media Studies
Subject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 42 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Physics | 44 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =107 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 132 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 139 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 161 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =175 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =178 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 191 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 215 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 224 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 229 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =238 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =259 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 292 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =316 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 395 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =401 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =590 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =807 | 62.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Political Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =121 | 71.3 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Geology | 201-230 | - | 2023 |
| Arts & Humanities | =225 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =248 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =274 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
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