Top Universities in the Netherlands
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in the Netherlands? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Dutch University Ranking, which lists 55 Dutch higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in the Netherlands.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
2026 Dutch University Ranking
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in the Netherlands?
There are 55 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Dutch higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the top-ranked university in the Netherlands?
Universiteit Utrecht, located in Utrecht, is the #1 university in the Netherlands in the 2026 uniRank Dutch University Ranking.
How is the uniRank Dutch University Ranking calculated?
The uniRank Dutch University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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