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University of Lausanne

Rankings

How every major ranking places the University of Lausanne. Lower is better.

#233
QS World
2027
#129
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#188
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#86Anatomy & Physiology#99Biological Sciences#118Classics & Ancient History#132Psychology#134Geography#136Nursing#137Social Policy & Administration#139Accounting & Finance

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Life sciences & biotechnology
4
$1,408See →
Economics, finance & accounting
3
$1,408See →
Business & management
1
$1,408See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
1
$1,408See →
Natural sciences
1
$1,408See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$1,408
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses

10 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at the University of Lausanne

The job market for the University of Lausanne's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Switzerland.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at the University of Lausanne cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $1,408 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $1,408, life sciences & biotechnology $1,408.

How is the University of Lausanne ranked?

The University of Lausanne is ranked #233 by QS (2027), #129 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #188 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Anatomy & Physiology (#86) and Biological Sciences (#99).

How many master's courses does the University of Lausanne offer?

10 master's courses across 5 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (4), economics, finance & accounting (3) and business & management (1).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Lausanne's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.