The University of Bern ranked 4th in Switzerland, 171st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 23 research topics. The University of Bern ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 107,048 academic publications and 3,377,014 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 161 notable alumni.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Biology in Switzerland and 146th in the World with 69,953 publications made and 2,638,731 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Bern ranked 2nd for Medicine in Switzerland and 111th in the World with 61,705 publications made and 2,167,354 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 194th in the World with 50,731 publications made and 2,001,875 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Bern ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 178th in the World with 40,378 publications made and 1,256,674 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 145th in the World with 39,895 publications made and 1,460,160 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Physics in Switzerland and 240th in the World with 38,500 publications made and 1,354,720 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Engineering in Switzerland and 296th in the World with 38,105 publications made and 1,225,716 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 227th in the World with 34,213 publications made and 1,156,782 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Bern ranked 2nd for Psychology in Switzerland and 159th in the World with 26,819 publications made and 899,529 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 203rd in the World with 16,790 publications made and 646,506 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Bern ranked 6th for Business in Switzerland and 385th in the World with 8,868 publications made and 221,941 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Bern ranked 7th for Economics in Switzerland and 323rd in the World with 7,653 publications made and 182,553 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 242nd in the World with 5,006 publications made and 135,873 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.
