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About
The University of Bern is a public research university in the Swiss capital of Bern. It was founded in 1834. It is regulated and financed by the canton of Bern. It is a comprehensive university offering a broad choice of courses and programs in eight faculties and some 150 institutes. With around 19,000 students, the University of Bern is the third largest university in Switzerland.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 96 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
- 11,959
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 6,472
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
38 subjectsQS
42 subjectsUS News
32 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 68 | 64.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Bern?
University of Bern's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =191, THE Rank =108, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank 114.
When was University of Bern founded?
University of Bern was founded in 1834.
What are the top subjects at University of Bern?
Top subjects at University of Bern include: Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Earth & Marine Sciences, Ecology.
Where is University of Bern located?
University of Bern is located in Bern, Switzerland.