Placement of the University of Münster in international rankings
In view of the sheer multitude of university rankings, it's not easy to gain a clear overview or to determine which rankings are the most suitable and informative. Some focus on individual aspects, while others attempt to reflect the entirety of university life and output. Some are very well known, others less so. Although a single ranking cannot entirely reflect a university's performance in research and teaching, and each has its own methodological weaknesses, a combination of rankings can provide a measured overall view and offer a more comprehensive assessment of the University and its individual faculties.
Below, you can gain an overview of the University of Münster's performance in five selected rankings.
Members of the University can find further information and the latest rankings on the intranet.
THE Ranking
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 International ranking 195 201-250 185 193 188 195 National ranking 20 23 19 19 18 18 THE Ranking - the University of Münster in national comparison 2025
QS Ranking
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 International ranking 356 411 384 384 367 350 National ranking 23 24 22 21 20 20 QS Ranking - World University Ranking & Ranking by Subject 2025
Shanghai Ranking
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 International ranking 151-200 151-200 201-300 201-300 151-200 151-200 National ranking 8-10
7-10 10-19 10-19 6-11 6-11 Academic Ranking of World Universities - "Shanghai-Ranking" 2025
Leiden Ranking
PPtop 10 %1 2020
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 International ranking 226 179 201 235 267 388 National ranking 7 3 5 5 6 13 1 Proportion of publications of a university that, in comparison with other publications of the same subject and same year, count among the most cited publications (10%); a period of four years is considered (most recently 2020-2023).
DFG Funding Atlas*
2009 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 Absolute ranking 15 12 13 13 14 14 Relative ranking 23 22 24 19 21 24 * The DFG Funding Atlas is published every three years.