University of Freiburg Ranks Top in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics in CHE Master Ranking 2024
17/01/2025
The Centre for Higher Education (CHE) has published its ranking for master’s programmes in computer science, mathematics and physics. The ranking evaluates master’s programmes throughout Germany on the basis of quantitative indicators and a student survey.
In the subjects of computer science and physics, the students’ ratings in all the categories surveyed were in the top range, which extends from 3.8 to 5 stars. In addition to the general study environment, the support provided by teachers and the organisation of the course, the students also assessed the range of courses offered and the support provided during their studies. The digital teaching elements, the research and practical orientation, the transition to the master’s programme and the support for studying abroad were also evaluated.
In the study, quantitative indicators were used to divide the universities into a top, middle or bottom group for each criterion, with the University of Freiburg achieving top positions: the subject of computer science scored well in terms of third-party funding acquired per scientist and doctorates per professor, while mathematics scored well in terms of publications per scientist.
About the CHE Master’s Ranking 2024
The CHE ranking offers comprehensive opportunities to compare universities and universities of applied sciences in a variety of subjects, which are re-evaluated every three years.
While the quantitative indicators for the areas of study, teaching and research were published in the CHE ranking in May 2024, the additional assessments from the survey of Master’s students follow in the current ranking. Between January and August 2024, more than 7,500 students were surveyed for the CHE Master’s ranking.
