The University of Fribourg ranked 8th in Switzerland, 552nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 163 research topics. The University of Fribourg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,663 academic publications and 838,563 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 120 notable alumni.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Biology in Switzerland and 726th in the World with 15,099 publications made and 584,655 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 562nd in the World with 14,566 publications made and 298,987 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 732nd in the World with 12,295 publications made and 495,730 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Engineering in Switzerland and 803rd in the World with 11,361 publications made and 400,216 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Physics in Switzerland and 762nd in the World with 11,047 publications made and 378,171 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 671st in the World with 9,946 publications made and 354,387 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 761st in the World with 9,848 publications made and 331,989 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Medicine in Switzerland and 841st in the World with 9,704 publications made and 325,942 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Psychology in Switzerland and 623rd in the World with 6,528 publications made and 242,243 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Business in Switzerland and 824th in the World with 3,818 publications made and 76,876 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 844th in the World with 3,616 publications made and 130,766 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 735th in the World with 2,685 publications made and 70,588 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 530th in the World with 2,538 publications made and 71,187 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.
