The University of Geneva ranked 5th in Switzerland, 169th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 13 research topics. The University of Geneva ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 107,920 academic publications and 4,069,944 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 401 notable alumni.
The University of Geneva ranked 5th for Biology in Switzerland and 189th in the World with 58,461 publications made and 2,848,064 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 177th in the World with 51,389 publications made and 2,426,750 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Physics in Switzerland and 180th in the World with 49,012 publications made and 1,910,643 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 185th in the World with 45,783 publications made and 1,361,930 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Engineering in Switzerland and 274th in the World with 44,861 publications made and 1,683,427 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Geneva ranked 5th for Medicine in Switzerland and 236th in the World with 42,329 publications made and 1,903,734 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 198th in the World with 40,453 publications made and 1,761,862 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Cognitive Science, Machine Learning.
The University of Geneva ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 310th in the World with 32,900 publications made and 1,233,069 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Psychology in Switzerland and 216th in the World with 24,176 publications made and 954,004 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Geneva ranked 5th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 301st in the World with 15,587 publications made and 581,240 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Business in Switzerland and 270th in the World with 10,897 publications made and 330,644 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Economics in Switzerland and 228th in the World with 10,110 publications made and 296,541 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Geneva ranked 4th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 215th in the World with 6,318 publications made and 181,491 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
