Bochum, Germany
Ruhr University Bochum
Ruhr University Bochum published 5,162 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 4.5% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 45% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 264th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 24th in Germany.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 230 cited 50+ times | 85 |
| Research output | 5,162 articles | 81 |
| Share highly cited | 4.5% of its articles | 83 |
| International collaboration | 45% with co-authors abroad | 75 |
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
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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How does Ruhr University Bochum rank for medicine?
It ranks 264th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 24th in Germany on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Ruhr University Bochum: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/germany/ruhr-university-bochum/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)