The University of Twente ranked 11th in the Netherlands, 305th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 24 research topics. The University of Twente ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 73,879 academic publications and 2,335,173 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 31 notable alumni.
The University of Twente ranked 5th for Engineering in the Netherlands and 169th in the World with 51,146 publications made and 1,632,245 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Twente ranked 8th for Physics in the Netherlands and 202nd in the World with 43,959 publications made and 1,441,321 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Twente ranked 9th for Computer Science in the Netherlands and 212th in the World with 37,576 publications made and 1,139,988 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Twente ranked 12th for Biology in the Netherlands and 436th in the World with 34,912 publications made and 1,303,047 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Twente ranked 10th for Chemistry in the Netherlands and 348th in the World with 34,188 publications made and 1,190,976 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Twente ranked 10th for Environmental Science in the Netherlands and 307th in the World with 30,648 publications made and 1,011,133 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Twente ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the Netherlands and 334th in the World with 29,998 publications made and 947,760 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Twente ranked 10th for Medicine in the Netherlands and 510th in the World with 21,571 publications made and 802,186 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Twente ranked 11th for Mathematics in the Netherlands and 224th in the World with 17,882 publications made and 581,342 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Twente ranked 8th for Business in the Netherlands and 137th in the World with 16,890 publications made and 555,106 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Twente ranked 11th for Psychology in the Netherlands and 358th in the World with 15,532 publications made and 602,124 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Twente ranked 12th for Economics in the Netherlands and 225th in the World with 9,433 publications made and 338,592 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
The University of Twente ranked 10th for Art & Design in the Netherlands and 217th in the World with 6,947 publications made and 194,933 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
