Erasmus University Rotterdam
(EUR)
About
Erasmus University Rotterdam is a public research university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The university is named after Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, a 15th-century Christian humanist and theologian.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 69 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 31,507
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
29 subjectsUS News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | =5 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 21 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 27 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =29 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =32 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 33 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 36 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 36 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 44 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =45 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 47 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 54 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =63 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =65 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 65 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =70 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 76 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 115 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =159 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =697 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =704 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,101 | 73.0 | 2026 |
QS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 20 | 77.8 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | =23 | 74.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | =24 | 80.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =45 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 45 | 75.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =49 | 74.1 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 51 | 75.3 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Library & Information Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =54 | 76.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =79 | 75.9 | 2026 |
| History | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 151 | 67.3 | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =340 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 24 | 76.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 52 | 70.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =80 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Erasmus University Rotterdam?
Erasmus University Rotterdam's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 148, THE Rank 107, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 76.
When was Erasmus University Rotterdam founded?
Erasmus University Rotterdam was founded in 1913.
What are the top subjects at Erasmus University Rotterdam?
Top subjects at Erasmus University Rotterdam include: Public Administration, Surgery, Management, Business Administration, Marketing.
Where is Erasmus University Rotterdam located?
Erasmus University Rotterdam is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.