The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th in Switzerland, 1181st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 105 research topics. The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,018 academic publications and 203,202 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Computer Science rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 10th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 942nd in the World with 6,203 publications made and 117,733 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Neuroscience.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 | 12 |
| 2001 | 11 | 22 |
| 2002 | 10 | 26 |
| 2003 | 40 | 67 |
| 2004 | 58 | 127 |
| 2005 | 71 | 186 |
| 2006 | 108 | 327 |
| 2007 | 152 | 557 |
| 2008 | 174 | 842 |
| 2009 | 201 | 1223 |
| 2010 | 280 | 1674 |
| 2011 | 281 | 2054 |
| 2012 | 283 | 2794 |
| 2013 | 290 | 3263 |
| 2014 | 306 | 3816 |
| 2015 | 317 | 4524 |
| 2016 | 333 | 4864 |
| 2017 | 364 | 5574 |
| 2018 | 401 | 7352 |
| 2019 | 434 | 9951 |
| 2020 | 460 | 13435 |
| 2021 | 543 | 17367 |
| 2022 | 515 | 17172 |
| 2023 | 513 | 18631 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 1150th in the World with 6,023 publications made and 105,276 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 | 34 |
| 2002 | 21 | 39 |
| 2003 | 45 | 112 |
| 2004 | 67 | 138 |
| 2005 | 75 | 177 |
| 2006 | 90 | 306 |
| 2007 | 125 | 515 |
| 2008 | 134 | 669 |
| 2009 | 181 | 1025 |
| 2010 | 251 | 1330 |
| 2011 | 278 | 1728 |
| 2012 | 271 | 2328 |
| 2013 | 270 | 2859 |
| 2014 | 315 | 3418 |
| 2015 | 327 | 4148 |
| 2016 | 330 | 4281 |
| 2017 | 401 | 4853 |
| 2018 | 387 | 5978 |
| 2019 | 419 | 7812 |
| 2020 | 442 | 10932 |
| 2021 | 556 | 13971 |
| 2022 | 503 | 13668 |
| 2023 | 468 | 14633 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Biology in Switzerland and 1842nd in the World with 4,697 publications made and 110,470 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 3 |
| 2000 | 9 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 | 14 |
| 2002 | 5 | 25 |
| 2003 | 15 | 40 |
| 2004 | 20 | 68 |
| 2005 | 20 | 94 |
| 2006 | 41 | 194 |
| 2007 | 66 | 273 |
| 2008 | 79 | 424 |
| 2009 | 75 | 570 |
| 2010 | 112 | 769 |
| 2011 | 107 | 928 |
| 2012 | 140 | 1228 |
| 2013 | 144 | 1506 |
| 2014 | 169 | 1964 |
| 2015 | 191 | 2524 |
| 2016 | 193 | 2990 |
| 2017 | 278 | 4085 |
| 2018 | 314 | 5262 |
| 2019 | 400 | 7128 |
| 2020 | 479 | 12034 |
| 2021 | 613 | 19750 |
| 2022 | 592 | 22305 |
| 2023 | 571 | 23206 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland in various areas of Biology.
Engineering rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Engineering in Switzerland and 1615th in the World with 4,454 publications made and 80,311 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Telecommunications.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 | 24 |
| 2002 | 13 | 29 |
| 2003 | 27 | 69 |
| 2004 | 45 | 84 |
| 2005 | 57 | 149 |
| 2006 | 85 | 250 |
| 2007 | 107 | 435 |
| 2008 | 127 | 651 |
| 2009 | 159 | 965 |
| 2010 | 197 | 1268 |
| 2011 | 206 | 1523 |
| 2012 | 219 | 1942 |
| 2013 | 221 | 2385 |
| 2014 | 229 | 2855 |
| 2015 | 234 | 3644 |
| 2016 | 247 | 3661 |
| 2017 | 288 | 4294 |
| 2018 | 322 | 5534 |
| 2019 | 329 | 7372 |
| 2020 | 293 | 9722 |
| 2021 | 344 | 12336 |
| 2022 | 329 | 12046 |
| 2023 | 316 | 13135 |
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Medicine rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Medicine in Switzerland and 1613th in the World with 3,940 publications made and 82,553 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 11 |
| 2002 | 4 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 | 28 |
| 2004 | 17 | 42 |
| 2005 | 10 | 66 |
| 2006 | 29 | 117 |
| 2007 | 37 | 194 |
| 2008 | 39 | 293 |
| 2009 | 48 | 362 |
| 2010 | 69 | 456 |
| 2011 | 67 | 567 |
| 2012 | 86 | 748 |
| 2013 | 95 | 964 |
| 2014 | 125 | 1246 |
| 2015 | 130 | 1558 |
| 2016 | 153 | 2089 |
| 2017 | 217 | 2819 |
| 2018 | 233 | 3674 |
| 2019 | 303 | 4785 |
| 2020 | 419 | 9310 |
| 2021 | 582 | 16305 |
| 2022 | 601 | 19432 |
| 2023 | 608 | 19963 |
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Mathematics rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 10th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 1095th in the World with 3,543 publications made and 58,434 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 13 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 | 26 |
| 2003 | 33 | 72 |
| 2004 | 41 | 105 |
| 2005 | 56 | 151 |
| 2006 | 61 | 248 |
| 2007 | 80 | 330 |
| 2008 | 95 | 485 |
| 2009 | 112 | 659 |
| 2010 | 157 | 929 |
| 2011 | 156 | 1130 |
| 2012 | 158 | 1489 |
| 2013 | 179 | 1827 |
| 2014 | 193 | 2141 |
| 2015 | 175 | 2514 |
| 2016 | 194 | 2646 |
| 2017 | 210 | 3043 |
| 2018 | 222 | 3785 |
| 2019 | 220 | 4879 |
| 2020 | 264 | 6528 |
| 2021 | 308 | 8063 |
| 2022 | 279 | 8117 |
| 2023 | 280 | 8755 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 1795th in the World with 3,500 publications made and 64,251 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 | 23 |
| 2002 | 11 | 25 |
| 2003 | 25 | 69 |
| 2004 | 36 | 67 |
| 2005 | 41 | 114 |
| 2006 | 57 | 169 |
| 2007 | 66 | 289 |
| 2008 | 88 | 468 |
| 2009 | 104 | 657 |
| 2010 | 139 | 853 |
| 2011 | 155 | 1045 |
| 2012 | 156 | 1313 |
| 2013 | 160 | 1734 |
| 2014 | 178 | 2018 |
| 2015 | 199 | 2500 |
| 2016 | 207 | 2552 |
| 2017 | 255 | 3138 |
| 2018 | 220 | 3834 |
| 2019 | 267 | 5014 |
| 2020 | 259 | 6912 |
| 2021 | 301 | 8879 |
| 2022 | 275 | 9035 |
| 2023 | 249 | 9541 |
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Physics rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Physics in Switzerland and 1941st in the World with 3,388 publications made and 65,318 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 | 22 |
| 2002 | 10 | 25 |
| 2003 | 22 | 61 |
| 2004 | 35 | 66 |
| 2005 | 33 | 108 |
| 2006 | 59 | 178 |
| 2007 | 76 | 246 |
| 2008 | 80 | 401 |
| 2009 | 109 | 562 |
| 2010 | 122 | 790 |
| 2011 | 125 | 887 |
| 2012 | 155 | 1199 |
| 2013 | 153 | 1547 |
| 2014 | 173 | 2006 |
| 2015 | 181 | 2655 |
| 2016 | 193 | 2827 |
| 2017 | 215 | 3460 |
| 2018 | 253 | 4460 |
| 2019 | 270 | 5941 |
| 2020 | 252 | 7858 |
| 2021 | 295 | 9958 |
| 2022 | 277 | 10185 |
| 2023 | 247 | 11125 |
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Business rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 10th for Business in Switzerland and 839th in the World with 3,135 publications made and 52,164 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 | 26 |
| 2002 | 20 | 35 |
| 2003 | 26 | 80 |
| 2004 | 54 | 120 |
| 2005 | 50 | 154 |
| 2006 | 78 | 224 |
| 2007 | 89 | 374 |
| 2008 | 110 | 515 |
| 2009 | 117 | 728 |
| 2010 | 152 | 911 |
| 2011 | 175 | 1151 |
| 2012 | 164 | 1464 |
| 2013 | 191 | 1856 |
| 2014 | 163 | 2152 |
| 2015 | 179 | 2612 |
| 2016 | 180 | 2661 |
| 2017 | 200 | 2857 |
| 2018 | 175 | 3254 |
| 2019 | 223 | 4197 |
| 2020 | 196 | 5288 |
| 2021 | 211 | 6308 |
| 2022 | 181 | 6154 |
| 2023 | 164 | 6037 |
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Chemistry rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 2209th in the World with 2,771 publications made and 72,259 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 16 |
| 2002 | 4 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 | 25 |
| 2004 | 20 | 46 |
| 2005 | 13 | 62 |
| 2006 | 28 | 106 |
| 2007 | 40 | 172 |
| 2008 | 30 | 230 |
| 2009 | 65 | 353 |
| 2010 | 66 | 468 |
| 2011 | 51 | 542 |
| 2012 | 73 | 756 |
| 2013 | 86 | 925 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1209 |
| 2015 | 117 | 1801 |
| 2016 | 125 | 2106 |
| 2017 | 163 | 2933 |
| 2018 | 225 | 4095 |
| 2019 | 281 | 5616 |
| 2020 | 288 | 8974 |
| 2021 | 347 | 13713 |
| 2022 | 295 | 15274 |
| 2023 | 321 | 16044 |
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Psychology rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Psychology in Switzerland and 1413th in the World with 2,661 publications made and 43,056 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 15 | 25 |
| 2004 | 16 | 37 |
| 2005 | 16 | 48 |
| 2006 | 26 | 72 |
| 2007 | 24 | 128 |
| 2008 | 28 | 144 |
| 2009 | 44 | 251 |
| 2010 | 69 | 322 |
| 2011 | 93 | 469 |
| 2012 | 98 | 740 |
| 2013 | 91 | 916 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1213 |
| 2015 | 119 | 1547 |
| 2016 | 126 | 1743 |
| 2017 | 172 | 2220 |
| 2018 | 170 | 2824 |
| 2019 | 181 | 3935 |
| 2020 | 240 | 5739 |
| 2021 | 312 | 7607 |
| 2022 | 346 | 8458 |
| 2023 | 327 | 9651 |
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Economics rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 11th for Economics in Switzerland and 997th in the World with 2,062 publications made and 31,168 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 | 28 |
| 2002 | 14 | 33 |
| 2003 | 26 | 80 |
| 2004 | 48 | 97 |
| 2005 | 42 | 131 |
| 2006 | 45 | 164 |
| 2007 | 46 | 238 |
| 2008 | 59 | 295 |
| 2009 | 64 | 445 |
| 2010 | 100 | 519 |
| 2011 | 93 | 651 |
| 2012 | 109 | 792 |
| 2013 | 110 | 999 |
| 2014 | 117 | 1338 |
| 2015 | 126 | 1460 |
| 2016 | 129 | 1574 |
| 2017 | 132 | 1858 |
| 2018 | 120 | 2011 |
| 2019 | 142 | 2448 |
| 2020 | 137 | 3226 |
| 2021 | 137 | 3735 |
| 2022 | 107 | 3702 |
| 2023 | 120 | 3882 |
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Art & Design rankings
The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland ranked 10th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 753rd in the World with 1,637 publications made and 28,346 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, 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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 | 33 |
| 2004 | 22 | 36 |
| 2005 | 25 | 46 |
| 2006 | 30 | 70 |
| 2007 | 37 | 137 |
| 2008 | 50 | 203 |
| 2009 | 65 | 305 |
| 2010 | 90 | 425 |
| 2011 | 94 | 538 |
| 2012 | 88 | 698 |
| 2013 | 87 | 863 |
| 2014 | 95 | 930 |
| 2015 | 82 | 1126 |
| 2016 | 104 | 1223 |
| 2017 | 100 | 1242 |
| 2018 | 123 | 1385 |
| 2019 | 119 | 1816 |
| 2020 | 90 | 2352 |
| 2021 | 109 | 2782 |
| 2022 | 102 | 2499 |
| 2023 | 81 | 2540 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Italian-speaking Switzerland in various areas of Art & Design.
