The University of Lucerne ranked 18th in Switzerland, 2103rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 51 research topics. The University of Lucerne ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,730 academic publications and 87,131 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 1726th in the World with 4,149 publications made and 55,083 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Lucerne ranked 12th for Medicine in Switzerland and 1880th in the World with 3,926 publications made and 69,398 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Physical Therapy.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Biology in Switzerland and 2941st in the World with 3,108 publications made and 58,273 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Psychology in Switzerland and 1939th in the World with 2,306 publications made and 41,103 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Lucerne ranked 18th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 2944th in the World with 2,094 publications made and 34,276 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cyber Security.
The University of Lucerne ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 3320th in the World with 1,615 publications made and 22,095 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Lucerne ranked 17th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 2896th in the World with 1,349 publications made and 23,639 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Lucerne ranked 18th for Physics in Switzerland and 3583rd in the World with 1,265 publications made and 20,694 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Economics in Switzerland and 1867th in the World with 1,236 publications made and 19,266 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, Political Economy, International Economics.
The University of Lucerne ranked 16th for Business in Switzerland and 2454th in the World with 1,135 publications made and 15,329 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Lucerne ranked 17th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 2855th in the World with 411 publications made and 3,813 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.
