Top 100 University

UG in the World Rankings Overview

Academy Building of the University of Groningen — University of Groningen, photo by Silvio Zangarini

The University of Groningen (UG) is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. These rankings reflect a combination of research output, academic reputation, and teaching quality.

Below is an overview of the university’s position in several well-known global rankings*:

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU): #69 (2024)
THE World University Rankings: #80 (2025)
QS World University Rankings: #139 (2024)
U.S. News ‘Best Global Universities Ranking’: #76 (2024)
NTU Ranking: #77 (2024)
University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP): #86 (2024)
Webometrics: #79 (2024)
UI GreenMetric World University Ranking: #3 (2024)
CWUR World University Rankings: #102 (2024)
U-Multirank: Strong performance across several indicators (2022)

A broader perspective

While rankings provide insight into the university's international standing, they represent only some aspects of education quality. The UG, however, takes a broader perspective that combines education with research and societal impact.

*You can find the scoring factors for each ranking on the international rankings webpage.

Last modified:

23 April 2025 5.22 p.m.