The University of Lausanne ranked 7th in Switzerland, 259th in the global 2025 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 83,267 academic publications and 3,033,616 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 208 notable alumni.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Biology in Switzerland and 223rd in the World with 52,892 publications made and 2,466,469 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Lausanne ranked 3rd for Medicine in Switzerland and 204th in the World with 45,737 publications made and 1,977,882 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Lausanne ranked 7th for Chemistry in Switzerland and 264th in the World with 37,920 publications made and 1,922,770 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 246th in the World with 35,778 publications made and 1,054,572 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 28,752 publications made and 1,196,442 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 333rd in the World with 27,356 publications made and 1,024,707 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 513th in the World with 24,742 publications made and 907,106 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 507th in the World with 24,021 publications made and 863,187 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 249th in the World with 22,658 publications made and 845,247 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Lausanne ranked 6th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 306th in the World with 13,214 publications made and 522,773 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 411th in the World with 8,696 publications made and 258,371 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Lausanne ranked 6th for Economics in Switzerland and 305th in the World with 7,868 publications made and 232,399 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 417th in the World with 4,424 publications made and 112,302 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.
