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Maastricht University
(UM)
About
Maastricht University is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteen Dutch universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 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
- 21,903
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 60%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =23 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 29 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 30 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =59 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 59 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Education and Educational Research | 67 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =79 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 91 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 101 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =105 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =107 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =129 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =141 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 152 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 155 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 162 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =246 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 247 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =301 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =324 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =624 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =709 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =911 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =922 | 65.5 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =24 | 72.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 36 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 44 | 68.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 61 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 78 | 58.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 35 | 127.4 | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
QS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | =62 | 72.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | =67 | 72.8 | 2026 |
| Medicine | =68 | 72.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =71 | 71.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =100 | 73.9 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 101-150 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =130 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =173 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| History | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Maastricht University?
Maastricht University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 239, THE Rank =131, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =176.
When was Maastricht University founded?
Maastricht University was founded in 1976.
What are the top subjects at Maastricht University?
Top subjects at Maastricht University include: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Law & Legal Studies, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Surgery, Education & Training.
Where is Maastricht University located?
Maastricht University is located in Maastricht, Netherlands.