Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

🇩🇪 Germany 4-Year University

Global #1646 Germany #8

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Institution Info

Founded: 1993
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 13,143 students
Website: http://www.ovgu.de/

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Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a higher education institution in Germany, founded in 1993. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Germany. The university has approximately 13K students, a member of Top 30 Universities in Germany.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #748 · Ranked	40,22
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1646 · Ranked	69,74

Research Output via OpenAlex

399

h-index

2,465,389

Citations

48,124

Publications

41,688

i10-index

1,95

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Top 30 Universities in Germany

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg's global ranking?

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is ranked #1,646 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Germany, it holds the #8 position.

When was Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg founded?

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg was founded in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Germany.

How many students attend Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg?

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has a student body of approximately 13,143 students.

What is Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg's research output?

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has produced 48,124 research publications with 2,465,389 total citations and an h-index of 399, according to OpenAlex data.