The university evaluation portal StudyCheck has recognised Ulm University as a "Top University in Germany 2025" award. In a comparison of all universities, Ulm University is ranked 7th in Germany, improving its ranking by three places. Overall, the University achieved a score of 8.77 out of 10 possible points in the student evaluations.
With its place in the top ten, Ulm University has been honoured as the "Top University in Germany 2025" and has improved by three places compared to 2024! For the ranking list, the university evaluation portal StudyCheck analysed over 80,000 student and alumni reviews from 2024. The students themselves compile the ratings: They awarded a total of 3.97 stars out of 5 for categories such as "course content", "lecturers" and "facilities". In addition, 96 per cent of students recommend Ulm University to others.
These two criteria result in a score of 8.77 out of 10 possible points for Ulm University. This puts Ulm University in 7th place in Germany, between Passau University and the University of Bayreuth. The most popular university in Germany is Chemnitz University of Technology, with a score of 9.00. Within Baden-Württemberg, the University of Mannheim (2nd place) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 4th place fare better.
"We would like to thank our students and alumni for their great ratings, which have made this top ten ranking possible. They not only confirm the high quality of our teaching, but also show that Ulm University is a place where academic excellence and personal development go hand in hand. This result is an incentive to further improve our study programmes and create the best possible learning environment for our students," says Vice President for Teaching, Professor Olga Pollatos.
For example, one student wrote in his online evaluation of the bachelor's programme in Chemical Engineering: "Small study/degree programme with exciting and challenging content. Knowledge learnt is effectively consolidated in exercises and tutorials." A medical student praises the practical training: "I really enjoy studying in Ulm! The lecturers are great, and the teaching is very practically orientated. I have the feeling that I'm being very well-trained. The professors are very motivated, and it's fun to study here."
A total of 30 colleges and universities received awards in the StudyCheck Award 2025.
About the StudyCheck Award
The StudyCheck Award is presented annually by the university evaluation portal StudyCheck to the most popular universities and colleges in Germany. The university ranking is based on all experience reports published on StudyCheck.de in the previous year, as well as student evaluations. The ranking of the individual universities is determined by the so-called score value, which is formed by the star rating and the recommendation rate of the students. A maximum of ten points can be achieved (five from the score value and five from the recommendation rate).
To the complete ranking of the universities
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