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TUM is among the top 10 universities in three subjects in the Shanghai Rankings. In remote sensing, agricultural sciences and biotechnology, the rankings place its research achievements at the very top of the global list. In five other subjects, TUM achieved excellent positions in the top 50.
In the Shanghai Rankings, TUM is among the top 50 in the following subjects:
• Remote Sensing: 3
(1st in Germany)
• Agricultural Sciences: 8
(1st in Germany)
• Biotechnology: 10
(1st in Germany)
• Medical Technology: 15
(1st in Germany)
• Aerospace Engineering: 32
(1st in Germany)
• Energy Sciences & Engineering: 42
(2nd in Germany)
• Ecology: 45
(3rd in Germany)
• Transportation Sciences & Technology: 49
(1st in Germany)
Developed at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, key criteria for the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects are the number and citation rates of papers published, especially in leading journals in the respective fields. It also assesses the degree of international cooperation in the related research. In some areas, the number of major prizes awarded to scientists is also taken into account. These indicators are weighted according to the prevailing culture in the various subject areas.
Further subjects at the top of other rankings
In the other internationally renowned subject rankings, TUM is among the best universities in further subjects. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, it is ranked 18th in Physics / Astronomy, 19th in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and 20th in Chemistry, for example.
In the THE World University Rankings by Subject, which evaluates broader subject areas, TUM is ranked 15th in Computer Science and 22nd in both Engineering and Physical Sciences.
http://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2024/RS0303 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
http://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/facts-and-figures/rankings TUM in rankings
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