University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland

General data and information about the ranking of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, can be found here. UNIL, the teaching and research institution, focuses on three main areas: Human and Social Sciences, Life Sciences and Medicine, and Environmental Sciences.

UNIL University of Lausanne Switzerland
UNIL University of Lausanne Switzerland [Photo: Université de Lausanne]

The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties with approximately 17,100 students and about 4,400 research, teaching and technical staff.

Its research activities focus on three main themes: human and social sciences, life sciences and medicine, and environmental sciences.

UNIL lays great store by the quality and innovation of its teaching. This is characterised by a highly interdisciplinary approach which is even reflected in the organisation of its faculties.