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University of Lausanne
(UNIL)
About
The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, was founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology, before being made a university in 1890. The university is the second-oldest in Switzerland, and one of the oldest universities in the world to be in continuous operation. As of fall 2017, about 15,000 students and 3,300 employees studied and worked at the university. Approximately 1,500 int...
The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, was founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology, before being made a university in 1890. The university is the second-oldest in Switzerland, and one of the oldest universities in the world to be in continuous operation. As of fall 2017, about 15,000 students and 3,300 employees studied and worked at the university. Approximately 1,500 international students attend the university, which has a wide curriculum including exchange programs with other universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 82 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
- 14,241
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 23%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 28 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =39 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 54 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 57 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =63 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 65 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =101 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =102 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 108 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =111 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 114 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =115 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 135 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 149 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 169 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =171 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 175 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =177 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 193 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =202 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =248 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 297 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =299 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =345 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =606 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,063 | 66.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
29 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 49 | 117.6 | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
36 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 79 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 98 | 62.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Lausanne?
University of Lausanne's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =233, THE Rank =125, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =153.
When was University of Lausanne founded?
University of Lausanne was founded in 1537.
What are the top subjects at University of Lausanne?
Top subjects at University of Lausanne include: Oncology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Public Administration, Human Biological Sciences, Classics & Ancient History.
Where is University of Lausanne located?
University of Lausanne is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.