University of Groningen: World Rankings Overview

The University of Groningen is consistently recognized in global university rankings. It is frequently listed among the top 100 universities worldwide in rankings such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

These rankings reflect a combination of research output, academic reputation, and teaching quality. Below is an overview of the university’s positions in several well-known global rankings:

• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU): #69 (2024)
• THE World University Rankings: #79 (2024)
• QS World University Rankings: #139 (2024)
• U.S. News ‘Best Global Universities Ranking’: #88 (2023)
• NTU Ranking: #74 (2023)
• University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP): #74 (2022-2023)
• Webometrics: #81 (2023)
• UI GreenMetric World University Ranking: #4 (2023)
• CWUR World University Rankings: #108 (2023)
• U-Multirank: Strong performance across several indicators (2022)

While rankings provide insight into the university's international standing, they represent one aspect of higher education quality. The University of Groningen values a broader perspective, emphasizing research, education, and societal impact.