Leiden University ranked 6th in the Netherlands, 158th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 23 research topics. Leiden University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 114,898 academic publications and 4,571,933 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 916 notable alumni.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Biology in the Netherlands and 176th in the World with 64,947 publications made and 2,998,881 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Chemistry in the Netherlands and 211th in the World with 49,262 publications made and 2,329,422 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Netherlands and 136th in the World with 48,127 publications made and 1,703,361 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 187th in the World with 47,873 publications made and 2,261,722 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Physics in the Netherlands and 195th in the World with 46,842 publications made and 2,023,805 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Computer Science in the Netherlands and 166th in the World with 45,025 publications made and 2,050,199 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Leiden University ranked 9th for Engineering in the Netherlands and 268th in the World with 41,605 publications made and 1,766,837 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Environmental Science in the Netherlands and 196th in the World with 37,680 publications made and 1,542,448 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Leiden University ranked 8th for Psychology in the Netherlands and 161st in the World with 26,659 publications made and 1,254,641 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Leiden University ranked 10th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 202nd in the World with 16,198 publications made and 866,947 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 229th in the World with 13,588 publications made and 503,877 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, International Business.
Leiden University ranked 11th for Economics in the Netherlands and 164th in the World with 11,907 publications made and 424,280 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Leiden University ranked 8th for Art & Design in the Netherlands and 157th in the World with 8,689 publications made and 232,025 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.
