University of Cologne Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Cologne Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Cologne
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 2521
st
Ever since 1980, University of Cologne first emerged in UNIRANKS at the rank of 162nd and has consistently ranked University of Cologne over 44 years, maintaining an average position of 294.1 across a majority of ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 142 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. University of Cologne achieved rankings of 2521st in world, 29th in country and 29th in region , with the most balanced rank in N/A at N/A, and a dubious rank in UNIRANKS at 16838th. Overall, we rate University of Cologne at 294.1, with additional details on each rank and system provided below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
18065 th
160 th
165 th
267 th
390 th
390 th
151 st
University of Cologne ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| US News | 2021 | 250.33 | 151 | 79 | 17 |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 185.67 | 160 | 68 | 15 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 167.27 | 165 | 53 | 9 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 191 | 191 | 57 | 14 |
| QS | 2010 | 294.13 | 267 | 110 | 17 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 202.48 | 278 | 96 | 15 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 390 | 390 | 151 | 17 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 390 | 390 | 151 | 17 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 283.87 | 448 | 168 | 27 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 959.32 | 18065 | 2836 | 114 |
University of Cologne ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 18065 | 44 | 959.32 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 160 | 12 | 185.67 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 165 | 22 | 167.27 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 448 | 15 | 283.87 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 151 | 3 | 250.33 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | N/A | 8 | 167.12 | N/A | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 278 | 21 | 202.48 | Unreasonable | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 267 | 15 | 294.13 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 191 | 1 | 191 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 390 | 1 | 390 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 390 | 1 | 390 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Cologne Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Cologne Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Cologne Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Cologne initially ranked 162nd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 959.32 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 959.32 to an unexpected 16838th in UNIRANKS.
University of Cologne Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2010: University of Cologne, first achieving a 243rd ranking from Times Higher Education in 2010, has since maintained an average 185.67 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 12 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 110th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Cologne has preserved a consistent average of 167.27 over 22 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Cologne, which was ranked 270th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 283.87 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 252nd by US News in 2021, University of Cologne has consistently secured an average 250.33 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Cologne's initial 127th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 167.12 over 8 years in Round Ranking.
University of Cologne Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 159th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Cologne has maintained an average 202.48 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 202.48 to 337th has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Cologne Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 245th placement by QS in 2010, University of Cologne has upheld a steady 294.13 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Cologne, which was ranked 191st by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 191 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Cologne initially ranked 390th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 390 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Cologne Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Cologne initially ranked 390th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 390 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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