The publication considers Germany to be a vital player in the global scientific community, marked by academic excellence and a diverse, well-integrated research ecosystem. The complementarity between universities and non-university research organizations forms a core strength of the national science system. Another notable outcome highlighted in the report is Germany's strong global standing in university rankings, as the highest-ranked non-English speaking country.
Germany has also solidified its position within the European research landscape. Following Brexit, it became the country with the highest number of European Research Council (ERC)-funded publications. Another defining feature of Germany’s science system is its close collaboration between academia and industry. The country ranks among the highest globally for academic-industry co-publications.
Despite these strengths, the report identifies areas for improvement – particularly in translating academic research into industrial application in strategic fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.
Further Reading
- Elsevier (13.05.2025): Report focuses on Germany as a science nation
