University of Neuchatel: Statistics

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#925 of 14,131 In the World
#357 of 2,785 In Europe
#10 of 23 In Switzerland
#60 of 1,032 For Entomology
Top50% For 129 other topics
Subject rankings

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
25%
Enrollment
4,282
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
unine.ch
Languages
French

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate25%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Baccalauréat or Maturité) or recognized equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June
Enrollment4,282

We've calculated the 25% acceptance rate for University of Neuchatel based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Neuchatel is a world-class research university with 19,707 scientific papers published and 512,339 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Geology.

Publications
19,707
Citations
512,339

University of Neuchatel majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
9,748 / 354,871
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,218 / 191,191
Chemistry
9,124 / 316,719
Engineering
8,905 / 255,430
Physics
8,739 / 253,752
Environmental Science
8,708 / 293,050
Quantum and Particle physics
6,274 / 175,734
Computer Science
6,130 / 151,311
Philosophy
5,467 / 92,185
Geology
5,141 / 195,392
Materials Science
5,120 / 155,784
Organic Chemistry
4,942 / 168,783
Ecology
4,605 / 189,891
Medicine
4,531 / 150,235
Biochemistry
4,107 / 165,422
Geography and Cartography
3,974 / 107,074
Political Science
3,892 / 66,562
Genetics
3,842 / 161,883
Paleontology
3,804 / 152,656
Sociology
3,353 / 84,553
Optical Engineering
3,107 / 85,512
Law
2,980 / 61,148
Psychology
2,734 / 81,472
Mathematics
2,717 / 65,960
Botany
2,624 / 117,615
History
2,570 / 65,188
Business
2,436 / 60,055
Linguistics
2,428 / 52,293
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,394 / 55,332
Archaeology
2,232 / 61,087
Electrical Engineering
2,196 / 65,001
Metallurgical Engineering
2,101 / 72,167
Statistics
2,085 / 53,783
Art & Design
1,679 / 30,807
Economics
1,674 / 34,868
Nanotechnology
1,427 / 48,788
Telecommunications
1,378 / 30,630
Zoology
1,341 / 50,608
Pathology
1,321 / 42,785
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,320 / 41,878

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 205 1527
1993 215 1769
1994 258 2041
1995 224 2235
1996 292 2681
1997 257 2666
1998 320 3208
1999 314 3394
2000 378 4186
2001 364 4945
2002 525 6000
2003 493 7040
2004 482 7378
2005 554 9052
2006 601 10021
2007 574 11305
2008 592 12737
2009 477 13206
2010 533 15071
2011 545 16521
2012 593 18024
2013 644 19791
2014 645 20672
2015 709 21133
2016 713 22724
2017 792 23480
2018 715 25645
2019 716 28905
2020 825 33084
2021 999 37842
2022 877 35910
2023 861 37135
2024 609 35440
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 4'800 per annum (CHF)

The University of Neuchatel has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Neuchatel.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Fine Arts, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics
Master Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, European Union Law, Finance, Geological Engineering, Geology, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, International Business, International Law, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Museum Studies, Psychology, Public Law, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics
Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Thermal Engineering

University of Neuchatel alumni

  1. Jean Piaget

    Jean Piaget
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1896-1980 (aged 84)
    Occupations
    psychologistzoologistpedagoguephilosopheruniversity teacher
    Biography

    Jean William Fritz Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget's theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called genetic epistemology.

  2. Gianni Infantino Riovaldi

    Gianni Infantino Riovaldi
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    sports official
    Biography

    Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator and the president of FIFA since February 2016. He was re-elected in June 2019 and in March 2023. In January 2020, he was also elected a member of the International Olympic Committee.

  3. Mohammad Mosaddegh

    Mohammad Mosaddegh
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1882-1967 (aged 85)
    Occupations
    writerpoliticiandiplomat
    Biography

    Mohammad Mosaddegh was an Iranian politician, author, and lawyer who served as the 30th Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953, elected by the 16th Majlis. He was a member of the Iranian parliament from 1923, and served through a contentious 1952 election into the 17th Iranian Majlis, until his government was overthrown in the 1953 Iran coup aided by the intelligence agencies of the United Kingdom (MI6) and the United States (CIA), led by Kermit Roosevelt Jr. His National Front was suppressed from the 1954 election.

  4. Alain Berset

    Alain Berset
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politicianeconomist
    Biography

    Alain Berset is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2012 to 2023. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), he headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs from when he took office. Berset served as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2018 and 2023.

All 45 notable alumni

University of Neuchatel faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Humanities Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Education, English, Ethnology, French, Geography (Human), Germanic Studies, History, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literature, Logic, Medieval Studies, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Faculty : Economics and Business Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Media Studies, Statistics
Faculty : Law Administrative Law, Commercial Law, European Union Law, Finance, Insurance, International Law, Law, Public Law
Faculty : Science Biology, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Entomology, Epidemiology, Ethnology, Geology, Immunology, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Water Science, Zoology
Faculty : Theology Bible, Christian Religious Studies, Ethics, Greek (Classical), Hebrew, History of Religion, Philosophy, Regional Studies, Theology

General information

Alternative names UniNE
Université de Neuchâtel
Universität Neuenburg

Location and contacts

Address Avenue du 1er-Mars 26
Neuchâtel, 2000
Switzerland
City population 33,000

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