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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
Times Higher Education 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
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
36 subjectsQS
41 subjectsUS News
30 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 58, US News Rank 120.
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: Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Dentistry, Space Science, Medical Technology.
Where is University of Geneva located?
University of Geneva is located in Geneva, Switzerland.