QS Rankings 2015: UZH’s medical disciplines climb the table

In the annual subject-specific QS Rankings, top lists are compiled for individual disciplines. This year, a total of 36 subjects were evaluated at more than 3,500 universities worldwide. Once again, many of the University of Zurich’s degree courses also featured this year, with the medical disciplines leading the way. In 19^th place, dentistry became its first subject to make the Top 20 in the world. Veterinary science (32^nd) and medicine (45^th) also ranked among the Top 50, and eight other degree courses, including linguistics, geography, biology and economics, were also named in the Top 100 for their subject. In all, 26 subjects at the University of Zurich were evaluated, 24 of which were classed among the best 200 in their field.     

Ten subjects number one in Switzerland

And the University of Zurich performed well compared to the rest of Switzerland. Ten subjects in all finished first in the country, including psychology, communication science and law. Four subjects came second, followed by five in third place. Overall, the University of Zurich is in a similarly good position compared to last year.

The overall ranking and the detailed methodology can be viewed online at www.topuniversities.com. More ranking results: Ranking News.