Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
About
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is a private, not for-profit university in Milan, Italy. The university was founded in 1996 within the Opera San Raffaele by Don Luigi Maria Verzé, who was its rector until his death in 2011. The university is affiliated with the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, which in 2012 became part of the San Donato Hospital Group.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 218 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 4,573
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 12 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 64 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =65 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =75 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =84 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 85 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 99 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 107 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =129 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =218 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =259 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =338 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =357 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =477 | 63.2 | 2026 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | =164 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =229 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University?
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =461, US News Rank 218.
When was Vita-Salute San Raffaele University founded?
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University was founded in 1996.
What are the top subjects at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University?
Top subjects at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University include: Surgery, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Immunology, Oncology.
Where is Vita-Salute San Raffaele University located?
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is located in Milan, Italy.