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About
Leiden University is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. Established in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange as a Protestant institution, it holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving university in the Netherlands.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,441
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 22%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 7,860
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
33 subjectsQS
36 subjectsUS News
31 subjectsTHE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 18 | 77.4 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 18 | 74.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 43 | 69.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 55 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 59 | 67.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 67 | 67.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Leiden University?
Leiden University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =119, THE Rank =70, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 56.
When was Leiden University founded?
Leiden University was founded in 1575.
What are the top subjects at Leiden University?
Top subjects at Leiden University include: Public Administration, Archaeology, Space Science, Classics & Ancient History, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging.
Where is Leiden University located?
Leiden University is located in Leiden, Netherlands.