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University of Groningen

🇳🇱 Netherlands / Groningen / Groningen
Public Est. 1614

About

The University of Groningen is a public research university of more than 30,000 students in the city of Groningen, Netherlands. Founded in 1614, the university is the second oldest in the country.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

US News #77 (2027)
THE #82 (2026)

Ranked in 108 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 157
10
60.7
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 82
2
69.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 84
11
28.7
2026
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =77
2
71.3
2027

Key Facts

Students
33,098
Student-Staff Ratio
23.4 : 1
Int'l Students
28%
Female : Male
54 : 46
Staff
6,100

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 26 51 76 101 126 151 176 200 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
9
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
Top 10
21
Business Administration
Top 50
=26
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging
Top 50
28
Psychology
Top 50
31
Automation & Control
Top 50
31
Communication & Media Studies
Top 50
32
Sociology
Top 50
37
Space Science
Top 50
37
Geography
Top 50
40
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Top 50
=42
Economics & Econometrics
Top 50
42
Psychiatry/Psychology
Top 50
45
Arts and Humanities
Top 50
48
Medical Technology
Top 50
=48
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
Top 50

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

US News

40 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems 9 78.3 2027
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging =26 74.4 2027
Space Science 37 68.7 2027
Molecular Biology and Genetics 40 59.5 2027
Economics & Econometrics =42 65.6 2027
Psychiatry/Psychology 42 68.4 2027
Arts and Humanities 45 68.3 2027
Surgery 50 62.9 2027
Endocrinology and Metabolism 58 58.7 2027
Education and Educational Research 69 40.8 2027
Neuroscience and Behavior 78 51.0 2027
Cell Biology =85 49.6 2027
Clinical Medicine =90 65.9 2027
Social Sciences and Public Health =96 63.5 2027
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 104 52.9 2027
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health =105 64.2 2027
Oncology 111 55.8 2027
Immunology =115 37.5 2027
Infectious Diseases 118 46.0 2027
Pharmacology and Toxicology 119 54.6 2027
Green and Sustainable Science and Technology =132 48.9 2027
Microbiology =146 29.5 2027
Chemistry =150 60.6 2027
Physics & Astronomy =152 58.7 2027
Biology and Biochemistry 164 43.9 2027
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology =166 46.1 2027
Ecology 178 45.9 2027
Geosciences 183 46.9 2027
Polymer Science =206 24.9 2027
Condensed Matter Physics =217 37.5 2027
Agricultural Sciences =232 40.1 2027
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology =245 24.8 2027
Physical Chemistry 258 54.1 2027
Materials Science =264 44.3 2027
Energy and Fuels =277 47.3 2027
Engineering =319 49.8 2027
Environment/Ecology =327 45.6 2027
Electrical and Electronic Engineering =380 42.0 2027
Computer Science =403 34.8 2027
Plant and Animal Science =416 38.2 2027

ARWU

43 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Business Administration 21 205.1 2025
Automation & Control 31 177.2 2025
Communication & Media Studies 31 138.9 2025
Sociology 32 143.7 2025
Psychology 43 162.2 2025
Medical Technology 48 153.9 2025
Human Biological Sciences 51-75 - 2025
Dentistry 51-75 - 2025
Education & Training 51-75 - 2025
Physics & Astronomy 76-100 - 2025
Chemistry 76-100 - 2025
Biological Sciences 76-100 - 2025
Clinical Medicine 76-100 - 2025
Economics & Econometrics 76-100 - 2025
Law & Legal Studies 76-100 - 2025
Management 76-100 - 2025
Geography 101-150 - 2025
Atmospheric Science 101-150 - 2025
Biomedical Engineering 101-150 - 2025
Environmental Sciences 101-150 - 2025
Public Health 101-150 - 2025
Politics 101-150 - 2025
Public Administration 101-150 - 2024
Ecology 151-200 - 2025
Oceanography 151-200 - 2024
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 151-200 - 2025
Pharmacy & Pharmacology 151-200 - 2025
Finance 151-200 - 2022
Hospitality & Tourism Management 151-200 - 2024
Mechanical Engineering 201-300 - 2017
Materials Science 201-300 - 2025
Energy Science & Engineering 201-300 - 2025
Biotechnology 201-300 - 2025
Artificial Intelligence 201-300 - 2025
Nursing 201-300 - 2025
Statistics & Operational Research 201-300 - 2025
Mathematics 301-400 - 2023
Earth & Marine Sciences 301-400 - 2025
Computer Science 301-400 - 2025
Chemical Engineering 301-400 - 2025
Food Science & Technology 301-400 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 401-500 - 2025
Agricultural Sciences 401-500 - 2025

THE

11 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Psychology 28 73.2 2026
Social Sciences 53 66.0 2026
Arts & Humanities =56 62.2 2026
Law & Legal Studies =59 56.7 2026
Business & Economics 69 59.7 2026
Clinical & Health 71 63.9 2026
Physical Sciences =80 65.2 2026
Life Sciences =85 64.3 2026
Education & Training 89 56.8 2026
Computer Science 101–125 56.2 2026
Engineering & Technology 126–150 54.8 2026

QS

42 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Psychology 36 76.9 2026
Geography 37 80.5 2026
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies =48 68.8 2026
Archaeology 49 74.2 2026
Classics & Ancient History 51-150 - 2026
Philosophy 51-100 - 2026
Dentistry 51-150 - 2026
Communication & Media Studies 51-100 - 2026
Development Studies 51-100 - 2026
Marketing 51-100 - 2025
Sports-Related Subjects 51-100 - 2026
Pharmacy & Pharmacology =63 73.4 2026
Medicine =88 70.2 2026
Linguistics =89 67.7 2026
Chemistry =91 72.5 2026
Life Sciences & Medicine =93 74.4 2026
Education & Training =93 70.2 2026
English Language & Literature 101-150 - 2026
History 101-150 - 2026
Anatomy & Physiology 101-200 - 2026
Law & Legal Studies 101-150 - 2026
Biological Sciences =105 70.0 2026
Physics & Astronomy =117 71.6 2026
Arts & Humanities =149 71.0 2026
Economics & Econometrics =149 68.8 2026
Chemical Engineering 151-200 - 2026
Materials Science 151-200 - 2026
Accounting & Finance 151-200 - 2026
Business & Management Studies 151-200 - 2026
Politics 151-200 - 2026
Statistics & Operational Research 151-200 - 2026
Social Sciences & Management =161 69.6 2026
Natural Sciences =171 72.6 2026
Earth & Marine Sciences 201-275 - 2026
Environmental Sciences 201-250 - 2026
Geology 201-250 - 2026
Geophysics 201-250 - 2026
Modern Languages 251-300 - 2026
Computer Science 251-300 - 2026
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 251-300 - 2026
Mathematics 251-300 - 2026
Engineering & Technology =338 63.9 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of University of Groningen?

University of Groningen's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 157, THE Rank 82, ARWU Rank 84, US News Rank =77.

When was University of Groningen founded?

University of Groningen was founded in 1614.

What are the top subjects at University of Groningen?

Top subjects at University of Groningen include: Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Business Administration, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Psychology, Automation & Control.

Where is University of Groningen located?

University of Groningen is located in Groningen, Netherlands.