The University of Bern ranked 4th in Switzerland, 167th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 24 research topics. The University of Bern ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 126,117 academic publications and 4,628,250 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 170 notable alumni.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Biology in Switzerland and 144th in the World with 79,785 publications made and 3,483,096 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Bern ranked 2nd for Medicine in Switzerland and 104th in the World with 71,053 publications made and 2,960,243 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 189th in the World with 56,964 publications made and 2,597,605 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of Bern ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 179th in the World with 46,761 publications made and 1,773,776 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 143rd in the World with 46,463 publications made and 2,005,234 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 229th in the World with 44,827 publications made and 1,850,153 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 294th in the World with 43,914 publications made and 1,651,369 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Bern ranked 5th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 223rd in the World with 39,349 publications made and 1,613,857 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Bern ranked 2nd for Psychology in Switzerland and 157th in the World with 30,445 publications made and 1,229,895 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Bern ranked 4th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 183rd in the World with 19,009 publications made and 891,791 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 365th in the World with 10,087 publications made and 314,770 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Bern ranked 7th for Economics in Switzerland and 307th in the World with 8,827 publications made and 273,475 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 239th in the World with 6,013 publications made and 199,088 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.
