The University of Basel ranked 6th in Switzerland, 244th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 201 research topics. The University of Basel ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 88,373 academic publications and 3,408,374 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 229 notable alumni.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Biology in Switzerland and 192nd in the World with 56,881 publications made and 2,666,295 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Basel ranked 4th for Medicine in Switzerland and 220th in the World with 47,892 publications made and 1,910,367 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 201st in the World with 45,264 publications made and 2,225,208 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Physics in Switzerland and 288th in the World with 31,475 publications made and 1,300,810 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Basel ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 335th in the World with 30,972 publications made and 977,071 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Engineering in Switzerland and 362nd in the World with 30,032 publications made and 1,218,103 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 320th in the World with 28,391 publications made and 1,238,553 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 319th in the World with 26,366 publications made and 1,094,424 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Basel ranked 7th for Psychology in Switzerland and 265th in the World with 21,490 publications made and 867,325 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Basel ranked 7th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 414th in the World with 12,398 publications made and 457,604 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
The University of Basel ranked 8th for Business in Switzerland and 463rd in the World with 7,148 publications made and 240,363 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Basel ranked 8th for Economics in Switzerland and 391st in the World with 6,661 publications made and 219,068 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 396th in the World with 3,813 publications made and 109,600 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
