CHE University Ranking
In the CHE University Ranking, students rate the conditions of studying at their university. The CHE ranking also contains information and facts about studies, teaching, facilities and research in around 40 subjects at more than 300 universities.
The individual subjects are re-evaluated every three years. In Bamberg, the subjects of Educational Science, Psychology, German Studies and Romance Studies were re-evaluated in 2025. In this year, the Bamberg student surveys were only evaluated for the subjects of educational science and psychology.
In Psychology, Bamberg students gave the University Library a score of 4.6 on a scale of 1 (very poor) to 5 (very good). In a comparison of universities and colleges, Bamberg University Library thus received the top rating together with Chemnitz University Library.
| CHE-Ranking 2025 Psychologie | Studierendenbewertung Bibliothek |
|---|---|
| Uni Bamberg | 4,6 of 5 |
| TU Chemnitz | 4,6 of 5 |
| Uni Bochum | 4,5 of 5 |
| Fernuni Hagen | 4,5 of 5 |
| Uni Münster | 4,5 of 5 |
| Uni Osnabrück | 4,5 of 5 |
| FU Berlin | 4,4 of 5 |
| HU Berlin | 4,4 of 5 |
| Uni Bielefeld | 4,4 of 5 |
In addition to the library, the students' evaluation criteria include the organization of studies and examinations, library equipment, IT infrastructure, support, IT and room equipment and support and assistance during studying. Bamberg's psychology students gave the library the highest marks.
| CHE-Ranking Psychologie | Studierenbewertung Uni Bamberg |
|---|---|
| Library | 4,6 of 5 |
| Support during Studying | 4,5 of 5 |
| Support from Lecturers | 4,5 of 5 |
| Rooms | 4,4 of 5 |
| Organization of Studies | 4,3 of 5 |
| IT Infrastructure | 4,3 of 5 |
| Courses Offered | 4,2 of 5 |
| Study and Work Rooms | 4,2 of 5 |
| Support for Studying Abroad | 4,2 of 5 |
The Bamberg students rated the University Library the second-best among universities and colleges in the field of educational sciences with a grade of 4.2.
| CHE-Ranking 2025 Erziehungswissenschaften | Studierendenbewertung Bibliothek |
|---|---|
| Uni Bw Hamburg | 4,6 of 5 |
| Uni Bamberg | 4,2 of 5 |
| Alanus HS/Aller | 4,2 of 5 |
| Uni Duisburg-Essen | 4,2 of 5 |
| Uni Magdeburg | 4,2 of 5 |
| Uni Oldenburg | 4,2 of 5 |
| LMU München | 4,1 of 5 |
| Uni Tübingen | 4,1 of 5 |
| Uni Halle-Wittenberg | 4,0 of 5 |
In the individual ratings, the Bamberg students of educational sciences rated the library the best along with the introduction to academic work.
| CHE-Ranking Erziehungswissenschaften | Studierenbewertung Uni Bamberg |
|---|---|
| Library | 4,2 of 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work | 4,2 of 5 |
| Organization of Studies | 4,1 of 5 |
| Support during Studying | 4,1 of 5 |
| Rooms | 4,1 of 5 |
| Courses Offered | 4,0 of 5 |
| Support from Lecturers | 3,9 of 5 |
| Digital Teaching Elements | 3,8 of 5 |
| Study and Work Rooms | 3,8 of 5 |
| IT Infrastructure | 3,8 of 5 |
Library Director Dr. Fabian Franke is delighted that students are giving the University Library top marks even under difficult conditions and despite stagnating literature budgets. "These very good ratings from students are a great confirmation of our efforts to always offer the best possible service and to constantly improve and expand our range of services. This is only possible thanks to the outstanding commitment of our staff, to whom I would like to express my sincere thanks."
A detailed presentation of the results of the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg in the CHE Ranking 2019 can be found in the university's press release.
The full CHE ranking is published at https://ranking.zeit.de.