University of Amsterdam

In the 2024 edition of QS World University subject rankings 2024, UvA was ranked as No. 1 in the world for Communication Science and Median Studies for the 7th year in a row.

The University of Amsterdam is consistently ranked among the world's best universities in global rankings. In Times Higher Education (THE) rankings and QS World University Rankings, this university ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the world in 2025. A few of the global rankings of this university are given as follows:

The University of Amsterdam ranks at #101-150 in 2024 in Shanghai rankings. In the previous years too, this university ranked at the same position. Keeping these rankings in mind, it can be said that in Shanghai rankings, this university ranks in the Top 500 Universities worldwide in ARWU rankings. A few of the disciplines that are ranked well in Shanghai rankings in 2023 are Psychology (8), Sociology (10), and Political Science (15).

The University of Amsterdam ranks better than Leiden University. Amsterdam University QS ranking is #55 and that of Leiden University is #141 in 2025. In the QS rankings, the University of Amsterdam ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the world, whereas, Leiden University ranks among the Top 200 Worldwide Universities in 2025. A comparison of both of these universities are given as follows:

The Uni of Amsterdam ranks among the best universities in Europe. Per QS, the Uni ranks #55 for the year 2025. The institute ranked #53 In the year 2024. A slight decline of 2 spots was observed. However, the university continues to maintain its place among the top 100 universities globally. 

As per THE 2025, Amsterdam ranks above Leiden. The University of Amsterdam ranks at #58, whereas Leiden ranks at #73. You can get a better idea of their reputations based on their historical rankings. Given below is a comparison of these two based on their rankings.

In 2025, more than 2,000 universities have been ranked in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. There are 5 areas on which the universities are evaluated namely teaching, research quality, research environment, industry engagement, and international outlook. Amsterdam University ranking is #58 in 2025. The two indicators in which this university has obtained good scores are Research Quality (97.1) and International Outlook (93.4).