World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Life Sciences

The life sciences subject ranking uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

It highlights the universities that are leading across the following disciplines: agriculture and forestry, biological sciences, veterinary science and sport science.  

This year’s table includes 972 universities, up from 895 last year.

View the World University Rankings 2022 by subject: life sciences methodology

Harvard University tops the ranking, while the US holds a record 14 places in the top 20, following the University of Washington’s debut in 18th place. Princeton and Columbia universities have made strong progress.

Read our analysis of the life sciences subject rankings 2022 results

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2022