The University of Fribourg ranked 8th in Switzerland, 547th in the global 2026 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 31,738 academic publications and 890,043 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 128 notable alumni.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Biology in Switzerland and 737th in the World with 15,688 publications made and 620,997 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 568th in the World with 14,983 publications made and 320,893 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 738th in the World with 12,691 publications made and 522,090 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Engineering in Switzerland and 808th in the World with 11,695 publications made and 421,558 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 766th in the World with 11,408 publications made and 398,946 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 679th in the World with 10,276 publications made and 375,825 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 769th in the World with 10,175 publications made and 353,013 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Medicine in Switzerland and 850th in the World with 10,145 publications made and 345,746 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 8th for Psychology in Switzerland and 628th in the World with 6,772 publications made and 256,737 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Business in Switzerland and 836th in the World with 3,888 publications made and 81,189 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Fribourg ranked 9th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 855th in the World with 3,712 publications made and 139,466 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 752nd in the World with 2,738 publications made and 75,248 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 531st in the World with 2,604 publications made and 76,248 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.
