Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th in the Netherlands, 188th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 35 research topics. Free University Amsterdam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 106,400 academic publications and 4,213,283 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 174 notable alumni.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Biology in the Netherlands and 238th in the World with 59,682 publications made and 2,810,259 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Netherlands and 139th in the World with 53,393 publications made and 1,929,127 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 8th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 190th in the World with 52,056 publications made and 2,368,387 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 184th in the World with 45,379 publications made and 1,853,899 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 305th in the World with 39,083 publications made and 1,923,794 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 207th in the World with 37,566 publications made and 1,580,297 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 10th for Engineering in the Netherlands and 329th in the World with 36,377 publications made and 1,456,534 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 313th in the World with 35,083 publications made and 1,484,823 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 135th in the World with 34,749 publications made and 1,459,338 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 167th in the World with 22,935 publications made and 901,376 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 19,146 publications made and 660,345 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Economics in the Netherlands and 120th in the World with 15,655 publications made and 519,578 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Free University Amsterdam ranked 7th for Art & Design in the Netherlands and 149th in the World with 8,649 publications made and 255,650 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.
