Subfield · Anthropology · Switzerland
Anthropology research in Switzerland
University of Geneva ranks first in Switzerland for Anthropology research in 2022–2025 (#108 worldwide), followed by Amt für Archäologie and University of Lausanne.
- Switzerland's world rank
- #22 of 44 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 599
- Top-10% rate
- 14.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 3
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Anthropology in Switzerland?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of GenevaGeneva | #108 | 6.9 | 15.4% | 70 |
| 2 | Amt für ArchäologieFrauenfeld | #136 | 2.3 | 9.6% | 66 |
| 3 | University of LausanneLausanne | #137 | 2.2 | 8.2% | 66 |
Institutions in Switzerland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Anthropology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Anthropology researchers in Switzerland?
Irka Hajdas, Friedrich Heller and Brian Vickers rank highest among researchers based in Switzerland.
- 1Irka Hajdas#11,680 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 9 works
- 2Friedrich Heller#47,859 worldwide overall511 citations · 6 works
- 3Brian Vickers#61,713 worldwide overall148 citations · 12 works
- 4Michel Jeanneret#99,100 worldwide overall36 citations · 7 works
- 5Walter Burkert#114,769 worldwide overall61 citations · 11 works
- 6Peter W. Kubik#144,297 worldwide overall824 citations · 13 works
- 7Christopher Lucken#160,973 worldwide overall4 citations · 8 works
- 8Philippe Borgeaud#183,561 worldwide overall19 citations · 7 works
- 9Flavio S. Anselmetti#209,889 worldwide overall478 citations · 7 works
- 10Jean-Yves Tilliette#213,336 worldwide overall14 citations · 10 works
- 11Dominic J. O’Meara#228,760 worldwide overall27 citations · 7 works
- 12Anton Bierl#234,753 worldwide overall14 citations · 11 works
- 13Susan Ivy‐Ochs#236,454 worldwide overall484 citations · 13 works
- 14Karénina Kollmar‐Paulenz#256,619 worldwide overall15 citations · 10 works
- 15Marcel Piérart#264,977 worldwide overall16 citations · 8 works
How Switzerland compares with other countries in Anthropology