The University of Lausanne ranked 7th in Switzerland, 259th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 207 research topics. The University of Lausanne ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 86,620 academic publications and 3,241,136 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 213 notable alumni.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Biology in Switzerland and 221st in the World with 54,879 publications made and 2,626,283 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Lausanne ranked 3rd for Medicine in Switzerland and 201st in the World with 47,857 publications made and 2,114,905 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 266th in the World with 38,979 publications made and 2,032,577 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of Lausanne ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 243rd in the World with 37,030 publications made and 1,129,439 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 330th in the World with 29,817 publications made and 1,287,588 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 335th in the World with 28,361 publications made and 1,094,684 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Engineering in Switzerland and 518th in the World with 25,464 publications made and 961,557 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Physics in Switzerland and 510th in the World with 24,724 publications made and 916,374 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Lausanne ranked 6th for Psychology in Switzerland and 247th in the World with 23,688 publications made and 906,448 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Lausanne ranked 6th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 305th in the World with 13,542 publications made and 553,268 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Business in Switzerland and 410th in the World with 8,934 publications made and 275,358 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Economics in Switzerland and 309th in the World with 8,132 publications made and 246,836 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, International Trade.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 414th in the World with 4,599 publications made and 122,220 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
