The University of St. Gallen ranked 9th in Switzerland, 667th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. The University of St. Gallen ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 23,028 academic publications and 567,092 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 71 notable alumni.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Switzerland and 535th in the World with 14,899 publications made and 367,716 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 5th for Business in Switzerland and 275th in the World with 9,035 publications made and 285,532 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 10th for Computer Science in Switzerland and 818th in the World with 8,863 publications made and 293,765 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Management Information Systems, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 10th for Biology in Switzerland and 1482nd in the World with 7,594 publications made and 268,031 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 9th for Medicine in Switzerland and 1071st in the World with 7,547 publications made and 240,584 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Switzerland and 1075th in the World with 6,785 publications made and 210,049 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 5th for Economics in Switzerland and 252nd in the World with 6,686 publications made and 218,388 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 10th for Engineering in Switzerland and 1328th in the World with 6,176 publications made and 207,054 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 8th for Mathematics in Switzerland and 686th in the World with 5,784 publications made and 194,091 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 9th for Psychology in Switzerland and 843rd in the World with 5,369 publications made and 176,853 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 10th for Physics in Switzerland and 1598th in the World with 4,970 publications made and 156,806 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of St. Gallen ranked 9th for Art & Design in Switzerland and 692nd in the World with 2,192 publications made and 63,909 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Architecture, Multimedia.
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.
