University of Geneva
(UNIGE)
About
The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by French theologian John Calvin as a theological seminary. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for enlightenment scholarship. Today, it is the third largest university in Switzerland by number of students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 92 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,681
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 7.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 41%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 4,645
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
30 subjectsARWU
36 subjectsQS
41 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 98 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 99 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Geneva?
University of Geneva's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 168, THE Rank =166, ARWU Rank 55, US News Rank =129.
When was University of Geneva founded?
University of Geneva was founded in 1559.
What are the top subjects at University of Geneva?
Top subjects at University of Geneva include: Space Science, Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Dentistry, Medical Technology.
Where is University of Geneva located?
University of Geneva is located in Geneva, Switzerland.