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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
Times Higher Education 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
THE
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 | 98.4 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 4 | 93.2 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | 6 | 88.7 | 2027 |
| Ecology | 6 | 87.9 | 2027 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 8 | 73.2 | 2027 |
| Food Science and Technology | 14 | 71.8 | 2027 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 17 | 82.4 | 2027 |
| Water Resources | 37 | 61.0 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =46 | 59.9 | 2027 |
| Microbiology | 53 | 51.1 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =57 | 65.6 | 2027 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 61 | 51.4 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 80 | 59.6 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =92 | 63.6 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 148 | 42.8 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =237 | 35.5 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 276 | 35.8 | 2027 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =350 | 35.2 | 2027 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =389 | 41.8 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =401 | 34.9 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =402 | 45.5 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =555 | 43.5 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =572 | 40.8 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =732 | 26.3 | 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 101-150, US News Rank =119.
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, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is Wageningen University & Research located?
Wageningen University & Research is located in Wageningen, Netherlands.