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University of Zurich

University of Zurich

🇨🇭 Switzerland 4-Year University
Global #50 Switzerland #2
Campus of University of Zurich

Institution Info

Founded
1833
Type
4-Year University
Students
25,732 students

About

University of Zurich is a higher education institution in Switzerland, founded in 1833. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in Switzerland. The university has approximately 26K students, a member of Global A-Tier (World 21-100) and Top 50 Universities in Europe.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #100 · Top 100 68.50
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #50 · Top 50 93.32
ARWU 2025 ARWU #64 · Top 100 30.80

Research Output via OpenAlex

1,063
h-index
19,403,390
Citations
194,618
Publications
241,785
i10-index
6.37
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Zurich's global ranking?

University of Zurich is ranked #50 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Switzerland, it holds the #2 position.

When was University of Zurich founded?

University of Zurich was founded in 1833, making it 193 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Switzerland.

How many students attend University of Zurich?

University of Zurich has a student body of approximately 25,732 students.

What is University of Zurich's research output?

University of Zurich has produced 194,618 research publications with 19,403,390 total citations and an h-index of 1,063, according to OpenAlex data.