The University of Lucerne ranked 18th in Switzerland, 2280th in the global 2025 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 6,249 academic publications and 77,258 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 1730th in the World with 3,947 publications made and 48,934 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Lucerne ranked 12th for Medicine in Switzerland and 1920th in the World with 3,506 publications made and 61,092 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 2979th in the World with 2,788 publications made and 51,835 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Paleontology.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Psychology in Switzerland and 1961st in the World with 2,110 publications made and 36,285 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 2963rd in the World with 1,942 publications made and 30,367 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 3321st in the World with 1,516 publications made and 19,820 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Lucerne ranked 17th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 2953rd in the World with 1,248 publications made and 20,946 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Lucerne ranked 13th for Economics in Switzerland and 1893rd in the World with 1,171 publications made and 16,981 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, Political Economy, International Economics.
The University of Lucerne ranked 18th for Physics in Switzerland and 3597th in the World with 1,163 publications made and 18,488 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Lucerne ranked 16th for Business in Switzerland and 2468th in the World with 1,094 publications made and 13,691 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Lucerne ranked 16th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 2851st in the World with 398 publications made and 3,233 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.
