Leiden University ranked 6th in the Netherlands, 154th in the global 2025 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 112,311 academic publications and 4,339,466 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 893 notable alumni.
Leiden University ranked 6th for Biology in the Netherlands and 172nd in the World with 63,660 publications made and 2,881,322 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Chemistry in the Netherlands and 206th in the World with 48,500 publications made and 2,222,105 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 46,958 publications made and 1,607,187 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 180th in the World with 46,885 publications made and 2,166,246 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Leiden University ranked 7th for Physics in the Netherlands and 194th in the World with 46,077 publications made and 1,926,287 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 164th in the World with 44,149 publications made and 1,943,844 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 40,985 publications made and 1,689,247 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 194th in the World with 36,845 publications made and 1,465,962 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Leiden University ranked 8th for Psychology in the Netherlands and 151st in the World with 25,990 publications made and 1,185,221 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Leiden University ranked 10th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 206th in the World with 15,915 publications made and 817,197 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 225th in the World with 13,322 publications made and 474,238 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 11,614 publications made and 399,725 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 154th in the World with 8,525 publications made and 211,731 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.
