The University of Basel ranked 6th in Switzerland, 237th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 200 research topics. The University of Basel ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 77,284 academic publications and 2,600,457 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 217 notable alumni.
The University of Basel ranked 5th for Biology in Switzerland and 188th in the World with 51,306 publications made and 2,113,068 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Basel ranked 4th for Medicine in Switzerland and 219th in the World with 43,140 publications made and 1,473,217 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 196th in the World with 41,184 publications made and 1,802,134 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Physics in Switzerland and 292nd in the World with 27,768 publications made and 1,003,417 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 336th in the World with 27,290 publications made and 693,283 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Basel ranked 6th for Engineering in Switzerland and 363rd in the World with 26,588 publications made and 940,740 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 330th in the World with 25,302 publications made and 939,938 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Basel ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 311th in the World with 23,432 publications made and 856,755 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Basel ranked 7th for Psychology in Switzerland and 270th in the World with 19,274 publications made and 644,181 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Basel ranked 7th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 428th in the World with 11,387 publications made and 349,655 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 6,402 publications made and 175,988 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Basel ranked 8th for Economics in Switzerland and 380th in the World with 6,018 publications made and 155,172 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 441st in the World with 3,262 publications made and 74,279 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.
