Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th in the Netherlands, 208th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 36 research topics. Free University Amsterdam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 102,586 academic publications and 3,939,047 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 172 notable alumni.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Biology in the Netherlands and 236th in the World with 57,644 publications made and 2,642,331 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Netherlands and 142nd in the World with 51,672 publications made and 1,796,055 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 191st in the World with 49,756 publications made and 2,212,358 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Public Health.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Computer Science in the Netherlands and 183rd in the World with 43,907 publications made and 1,723,638 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 9th for Chemistry in the Netherlands and 303rd in the World with 38,014 publications made and 1,817,655 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Environmental Science in the Netherlands and 206th in the World with 36,590 publications made and 1,482,665 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 10th for Engineering in the Netherlands and 327th in the World with 35,504 publications made and 1,378,021 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 9th for Physics in the Netherlands and 312th in the World with 34,201 publications made and 1,402,237 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Psychology in the Netherlands and 136th in the World with 33,265 publications made and 1,360,097 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 167th in the World with 22,434 publications made and 848,833 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 9th for Business in the Netherlands and 144th in the World with 18,710 publications made and 615,229 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Economics in the Netherlands and 124th in the World with 15,204 publications made and 481,621 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Art & Design in the Netherlands and 151st in the World with 8,401 publications made and 239,237 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
