University of Neuchatel: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 906 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 366 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 10 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| # 60 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
25%
Enrollment
4,282
Languages
French
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Baccalauréat or Maturité) or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Enrollment | 4,282 |
We've calculated the 25% acceptance rate for University of Neuchatel based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Neuchatel.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Neuchatel faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Neuchatel.
Faculty : Arts and Humanities
Ancient Civilizations
Archaeology
Art History
Arts and Humanities
Cognitive Sciences
Communication Studies
Education
English
Ethnology
French
Geography (Human)
Germanic Studies
History
Information Technology
Linguistics
Literature
Logic
Medieval Studies
Modern Languages
Museum Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Faculty : Economics and Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Information Management
Information Technology
International Business
Journalism
Media Studies
Statistics
Faculty : Law
Administrative Law
Commercial Law
European Union Law
Finance
Insurance
International Law
Law
Public Law
Faculty : Science
Biology
Botany
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Ecology
Entomology
Epidemiology
Ethnology
Geology
Immunology
Mathematics
Medicine
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nanotechnology
Natural Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Parasitology
Pharmacy
Physics
Physiology
Plant Pathology
Soil Science
Water Science
Zoology
Faculty : Theology
Bible
Christian Religious Studies
Ethics
Greek (Classical)
Hebrew
History of Religion
Philosophy
Regional Studies
Theology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Neuchatel.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Economics
Fine Arts
Law
Mathematics
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Pharmacy
Physics
Master
Applied Mathematics
Archaeology
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Cognitive Sciences
Commercial Law
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Economics
European Union Law
Finance
Geological Engineering
Geology
History
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
International Business
International Law
Journalism
Law
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Museum Studies
Psychology
Public Law
Social Sciences
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Statistics
Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato
Accountancy
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Law
Management
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Thermal Engineering
Research profile
University of Neuchatel is a world-class research university with 20,119 scientific papers published and 538,296 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
9,975
/ 372,744
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
9,414
/ 204,561
|
| Chemistry |
9,264
/ 328,700
|
| Engineering |
9,015
/ 266,635
|
| Environmental Science |
8,921
/ 310,127
|
| Physics |
8,824
/ 262,514
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
6,313
/ 182,134
|
| Computer Science |
6,270
/ 160,056
|
| Philosophy |
5,575
/ 99,159
|
| Geology |
5,266
/ 206,424
|
| Materials Science |
5,137
/ 160,623
|
| Organic chemistry |
4,975
/ 173,601
|
| Ecology |
4,756
/ 201,845
|
| Medicine |
4,633
/ 158,010
|
| Biochemistry |
4,215
/ 172,384
|
| Geography and Cartography |
4,040
/ 114,583
|
| Political Science |
3,971
/ 71,114
|
| Genetics |
3,965
/ 169,905
|
| Paleontology |
3,906
/ 161,343
|
| Sociology |
3,433
/ 90,639
|
| Optics |
3,129
/ 87,252
|
| Law |
3,033
/ 65,207
|
| Psychology |
2,820
/ 87,752
|
| Mathematics |
2,754
/ 69,551
|
| Botany |
2,731
/ 123,438
|
| History |
2,612
/ 69,273
|
| Linguistics |
2,489
/ 57,498
|
| Business |
2,485
/ 64,146
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,437
/ 58,592
|
| Archaeology |
2,265
/ 64,899
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2,215
/ 66,706
|
| Statistics |
2,111
/ 56,372
|
| Metallurgy |
2,106
/ 73,671
|
| Economics |
1,714
/ 37,281
|
| Art & Design |
1,707
/ 34,236
|
| Nanotechnology |
1,428
/ 49,510
|
| Telecommunications |
1,395
/ 31,822
|
| Zoology |
1,382
/ 53,093
|
| Pathology |
1,344
/ 44,977
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,342
/ 42,546
|
Annual publication & citation counts
44 Notable alumni
1. Louis François de Pourtalès
1824-1880 (aged 56)
naturalist
zoologist
Louis François de Pourtalès was a Franco-American naturalist, born at Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
2. Alain M. Robert
1941-2025 (aged 84)
mathematician
university teacher
Alain M. Robert was a Swiss mathematician and professor at University of Neuchâtel. He received his PhD from the University of Neuchâtel in 1967, where he studied under Roger Bader. His dissertation Quelques Questions d'Espaces Vectoriels Topologiques concerned topological vector spaces.
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3. Paul Besson
1848-1932 (aged 84)
theologian
Paul-Henri Besson was a Swiss Baptist missionary, biblical scholar, linguist, writer and historian. Paul Besson is considered the initiator of the Evangelical Baptist Convention of Argentina. He is known for his translation of the New Testament, the first in all of Latin America, from koine Greek into Spanish. Besson was recognized by the entire Argentine Protestant movement.
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4. Naima Sahlbom
1871-1957 (aged 86)
peace activist
chemist
Naima Sahlbom was a Swedish chemist, mineralogist, and peace activist. She is considered to be one of Sweden's most notable women chemists of the early 20th century.
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