About
Utrecht University is a public research university in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established 26 March 1636, it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In 2024, it had an enrollment of 39,008 students, and employed 8,929 faculty members and staff. More than 600 PhD degrees were awarded and 8,314 scientific articles were published. The university's 2024 budget was €2.9 billion, consisting o...
Utrecht University is a public research university in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established 26 March 1636, it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In 2024, it had an enrollment of 39,008 students, and employed 8,929 faculty members and staff. More than 600 PhD degrees were awarded and 8,314 scientific articles were published. The university's 2024 budget was €2.9 billion, consisting of €1.258 billion for the university and €1.643 billion for the University Medical Center Utrecht.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 107 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 32,532
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
- Staff
- 6,700
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsUS News
41 subjectsQS
45 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Utrecht University?
Utrecht University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =113, THE Rank 66, ARWU Rank 56, US News Rank 49.
When was Utrecht University founded?
Utrecht University was founded in 1636.
What are the top subjects at Utrecht University?
Top subjects at Utrecht University include: Public Administration, Microbiology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Veterinary Science, Water Resources.
Where is Utrecht University located?
Utrecht University is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.