World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Life Sciences

The life sciences subject ranking uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, 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 1,017 universities, up from 972 last year.

View the World University Rankings 2023 by subject: life sciences methodology

Harvard University maintains its top ranking, while the US holds 13 of the top 20 positions – one less than last year. There are no newcomers to the top 20, but the University of Pennsylvania, also in the US, rises two spots to 21st.

Read our analysis of the subject rankings 2023 results

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2023