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We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Yerevan ,
Germany
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
29
39
47
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
26
35
54
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
21
41
51
Seewiesen ,
Germany
- Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
25
55
71
Rostock ,
Germany
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
20
34
44
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
36
44
47
Heidelberg ,
Germany
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
27
41
Leipzig ,
Germany
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
24
38
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
11
31
43
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
19
22
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Quedlinburg ,
Germany
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
22
34
37
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
20
24
30
Friedrichshafen ,
Germany
- Private 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
18
18
,
Germany
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
13
18
20
Köln ,
Germany
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
14
29
41
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
6
11
16
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
43
101
133
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
20
26
28
Hamburg ,
Germany
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
6
10
16
,
Germany
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
3
10
12
Sankt Augustin ,
Germany
- Public 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
22
39
57
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
21
44
51
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
19
38
48
Kleve ,
Germany
- Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
10
17
18
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
12
36
49
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
Yerevan ,
Germany
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
29
39
47
Hochschule für Gesundheits- und Medizinberufe Hamburg
Hamburg ,
Germany
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
26
35
54
Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik Potsdam-Bornim eV
Potsdam ,
Germany
- Institution 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
21
41
51
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Seewiesen ,
Germany
- Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
25
55
71
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Rostock ,
Germany
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
20
34
44
European Central Bank
Vancouver ,
Germany
- Company 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
36
44
47
Heidelberger Institut für Theoretische Studien
Heidelberg ,
Germany
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
27
41
Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig ,
Germany
- Institution 1996
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
24
38
Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme IAIS
,
Germany
- Institution 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
11
31
43
Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics
,
Germany
- Institution 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
15
19
22
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Julius Kühn - Institute
Quedlinburg ,
Germany
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
22
34
37
Kühne Logistics University
Hamburg ,
Germany
- Private 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
20
24
30
Zeppelin Universität
Friedrichshafen ,
Germany
- Private 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
18
18
Fraunhofer-Institut für Molekularbiologie und Angewandte Oekologie IME
,
Germany
- Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
13
18
20
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing
Köln ,
Germany
- Institution 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
14
29
41
Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
,
Germany
- Institution 1998
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
6
11
16
Infineon Technologies
- ,
Germany
- Company 1999
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
43
101
133
HafenCity Universität Hamburg
Hamburg ,
Germany
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
6
10
16
Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law
,
Germany
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
3
10
12
Hochschule Bonn Rhein Sieg
Sankt Augustin ,
Germany
- Public 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
22
39
57
L3S - Forschungszentrum
Hannover ,
Germany
- Company 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
21
44
51
Evonik Industries
Essen ,
Germany
- Company 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
19
38
48
Hochschule Rhein Waal
Kleve ,
Germany
- Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
10
17
18
Fraunhofer-Institut für Optronik, Systemtechnik und Bildauswertung IOSB
Karlsruhe ,
Germany
- Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
12
36
49