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About
The University of Basel is a public research university in Basel, Switzerland. Founded on 4 April 1460, it is Switzerland's oldest university and among the world's oldest universities. The university is traditionally counted among the leading institutions of higher learning in the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 76 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,655
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 32%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
33 subjectsUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | =32 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 41 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 77 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =84 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =95 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =101 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 107 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 108 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =112 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =119 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =130 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =145 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 148 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 161 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =171 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =172 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =178 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =183 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =244 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =289 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =322 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 365 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =409 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 463 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =500 | 65.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =724 | 65.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
28 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2017 |
| Biotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 88 | 59.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 95 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Basel?
University of Basel's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =150, THE Rank 120, ARWU Rank 94, US News Rank =180.
When was University of Basel founded?
University of Basel was founded in 1460.
What are the top subjects at University of Basel?
Top subjects at University of Basel include: Art History, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience and Behavior, Medical Technology, Classics & Ancient History.
Where is University of Basel located?
University of Basel is located in Basel, Switzerland.