areppim chart and statistics showing the number of top life sciences universities in 2017.

In absolute terms, the United States (82) and the United Kingdom (21) lead the ranking of the world best life sciences universities, all disciplines included, ahead of Germany, Australia and the Netherlands, in this order. However, in per capita terms, small nations shine brighter once more. Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden fill the five top slots.

Universities in the Top 50
Life Sciences

Nation

Number in Top 50

Population ¹
(millions)

Ratio per Capita
(per million x 100)

Australia1224.548.9
Austria18.611.6
Belgium411.335.5
Brazil3206.81.5
Canada936.624.6
China51,415.80.4
Denmark55.787.6
Finland25.536.4
France765.610.7
Germany1382.315.8
Italy261.33.3
Japan3126.32.4
Netherlands1016.959.1
New Zealand14.721.3
Norway35.257.1
Singapore15.817.2
South Africa154.21.8
Spain547.510.5
Sweden59.850.9
Switzerland68.471.4
United Kingdom2164.632.5
United States82330.324.8
Average  28.4
Total201  
¹  UN estimates for 2017. Taiwan: 2016 estimate from CIA Factbook.

 

Sources: Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai.

 

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