Wageningen University & Research
(WUR)
About
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences with a focus on agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known...
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences with a focus on agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,905
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 1 | 98.2 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =2 | 92.3 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 8 | 83.4 | 2026 |
| Veterinary Science | 19 | 85.7 | 2026 |
| Geology | =27 | 80.9 | 2026 |
| Geophysics | =27 | 80.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =39 | 81.0 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 42 | 77.8 | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | =44 | 78.3 | 2026 |
| Geography | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =87 | 76.9 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =89 | 72.3 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-160 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =190 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =216 | 68.6 | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =303 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =3 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 4 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 4 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 4 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 11 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 12 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 19 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Water Resources | =26 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 43 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 54 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 57 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 69 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =71 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =79 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 127 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 225 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 245 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =333 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =360 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =370 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =413 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =431 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =545 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =732 | 69.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
35 subjectsTHE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 18 | 89.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 38 | 72.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101â125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101â125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126â150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Wageningen University & Research?
Wageningen University & Research's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 154, THE Rank 66, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =115.
When was Wageningen University & Research founded?
Wageningen University & Research was founded in 1918.
What are the top subjects at Wageningen University & Research?
Top subjects at Wageningen University & Research include: Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology.
Where is Wageningen University & Research located?
Wageningen University & Research is located in Wageningen, Netherlands.