Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf published 5,753 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 5.1% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 50% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 210th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 17th in Germany.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 296 cited 50+ times | 88 |
| Research output | 5,753 articles | 83 |
| Share highly cited | 5.1% of its articles | 89 |
| International collaboration | 50% with co-authors abroad | 81 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Germany train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS): recognized until 2033 October
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How does Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf rank for medicine?
It ranks 210th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 17th in Germany on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/germany/heinrich-heine-university-dusseldorf/
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