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University of Amsterdam
(UvA)
About
The University of Amsterdam is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1632 by municipal authorities, it is the fourth-oldest academic institution in the Netherlands still in operation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 103 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
- 31,035
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 39%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 6,200
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
39 subjectsQS
45 subjectsUS News
35 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 14 | 81.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 18 | 80.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | =19 | 73.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 28 | 71.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | =36 | 76.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 69 | 67.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 74 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =75 | 57.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =93 | 56.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 94 | 63.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Amsterdam?
University of Amsterdam's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 60, THE Rank =62, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 33.
When was University of Amsterdam founded?
University of Amsterdam was founded in 1632.
What are the top subjects at University of Amsterdam?
Top subjects at University of Amsterdam include: Communication & Media Studies, Surgery, Geography, Psychology, Arts and Humanities.
Where is University of Amsterdam located?
University of Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.