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University of Amsterdam

UvA · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded 1632
#69
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Amsterdam ranks #69 globally — #53 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #62 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #101-150 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #33 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Amsterdam places #69 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#53
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#62
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#101-150
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#33
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1632
Total students
≈ 35,000
International students
≈ 20%
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Amsterdam by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Communication & Media #1 #1
Medicine / Clinical #29 #29 #3
Geography #8 #51-75
Psychology #9 #14 #10 #17
Arts & Humanities #34 #28 #9
Anthropology #15
Sociology #16 #38
Public Health #48 #17
Social Sciences & Management #31 #18
Law #36 #19 #22
Political Science & IR #25 #38
Earth & Geosciences #151-200 #201-300 #29
Library & Information Science #30
Philosophy #32
Public Administration #41 #33
Biological Sciences #81 #51-75 #34
Clinical & Health #36
History #42
Life Sciences & Medicine #43 #94
Linguistics #44
English Language & Literature #49
Archaeology #51-100
Artificial Intelligence #51-100 #151-200 #125
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Development Studies #51-100
Marketing #51-100
Statistics #51-100 #51-75
Education #55 #75 #51-75 #60
Physics & Astronomy #57 #51-75 #58
Economics & Econometrics #61 #51-75 #86
Environmental Science #121 #51-75 #109
Dentistry #51-75
Accounting & Finance #53 #101-150
Computer Science #62 #69 #151-200 #128
Modern Languages #72
Natural / Physical Sciences #103 #74
Business & Management #93 #76-100
Mathematics #82 #151-200 #194
Business & Economics #93
Architecture #101-150
Performing Arts #101-150
Theology & Religious Studies #101-150
Chemical Engineering #101-150
Hospitality & Tourism #101-150
Nursing #101-150
Chemistry #142 #151-200 #210
Agriculture & Forestry #401-500 #142
Biomedical Engineering #151-200
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #151-200 #191
Biotechnology #201-300 #174
Engineering & Technology #209
Materials Science #251-300
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #401-500

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of Amsterdam ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Amsterdam ranks #53 in QS 2026, #62 in THE 2026, #101-150 in ARWU 2025 and #33 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #69 globally.

When was University of Amsterdam founded?

University of Amsterdam was founded in 1632.

What percentage of University of Amsterdam students are international?

Approximately 20% of University of Amsterdam's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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