The University of Fribourg ranked 8th in Switzerland, 549th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 156 research topics. The University of Fribourg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 26,100 academic publications and 644,261 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 113 notable alumni.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Biology in Switzerland and 715th in the World with 13,242 publications made and 465,352 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 542nd in the World with 12,464 publications made and 223,565 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 720th in the World with 11,091 publications made and 406,788 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Engineering in Switzerland and 819th in the World with 9,960 publications made and 320,939 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Physics in Switzerland and 751st in the World with 9,736 publications made and 309,516 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 651st in the World with 8,825 publications made and 271,118 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Medicine in Switzerland and 811th in the World with 8,736 publications made and 259,975 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 767th in the World with 8,530 publications made and 249,824 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Psychology in Switzerland and 602nd in the World with 5,800 publications made and 188,005 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Business in Switzerland and 823rd in the World with 3,413 publications made and 54,255 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 834th in the World with 3,289 publications made and 94,913 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Fribourg ranked 10th for Economics in Switzerland and 706th in the World with 2,405 publications made and 46,068 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 516th in the World with 2,218 publications made and 55,327 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
