Leiden University ranked 6th in the Netherlands, 149th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 24 research topics. Leiden University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 96,747 academic publications and 3,247,624 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 874 notable alumni.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Biology in the Netherlands and 171st in the World with 56,721 publications made and 2,209,535 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Chemistry in the Netherlands and 199th in the World with 44,050 publications made and 1,771,568 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 177th in the World with 41,527 publications made and 1,657,917 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Physics in the Netherlands and 191st in the World with 40,773 publications made and 1,502,085 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Netherlands and 143rd in the World with 40,385 publications made and 1,149,628 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Computer Science in the Netherlands and 165th in the World with 38,794 publications made and 1,426,103 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Leiden University ranked 8th for Engineering in the Netherlands and 268th in the World with 36,345 publications made and 1,301,878 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Environmental Science in the Netherlands and 200th in the World with 32,180 publications made and 1,091,541 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Psychology in the Netherlands and 153rd in the World with 22,980 publications made and 868,329 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Leiden University ranked 10th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 206th in the World with 14,202 publications made and 610,634 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Leiden University ranked 13th for Business in the Netherlands and 222nd in the World with 11,892 publications made and 358,225 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, International Business.
Leiden University ranked 11th for Economics in the Netherlands and 163rd in the World with 10,239 publications made and 292,260 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Art & Design in the Netherlands and 157th in the World with 7,253 publications made and 148,803 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
