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About
Roskilde University is a Danish public university founded in 1972 and located in Trekroner in the Eastern part of Roskilde. The university awards bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and PhD degrees in a wide variety of subjects within social sciences, the humanities, and natural sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,248
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 3 | 212.9 | 2025 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Studies | 51-100 | - | 2020 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =438 | 35.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Roskilde University?
Roskilde University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 401–500, US News Rank =1,304.
When was Roskilde University founded?
Roskilde University was founded in 1972.
What are the top subjects at Roskilde University?
Top subjects at Roskilde University include: Public Administration, Development Studies, Politics, Social Policy & Administration, Communication & Media Studies.
Where is Roskilde University located?
Roskilde University is located in Roskilde, Denmark.