The Global Rank
# 128
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
VU University of Amsterdam / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore VU University of Amsterdam / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 5
in Netherlands
Regional Position
# 48
in Europe
Impact Rank
# 223
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 99
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 145
Top performance in academic excellence
VU University of Amsterdam / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Historical Ranking
Review VU University of Amsterdam / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 128 | 48 | 5 | 223 | 99 | 145 |
| 2026 | jan | 64 | 13 | 3 | 209 | 153 | 31 |
| 2025 | july | 73 | 12 | 3 | 209 | 153 | 31 |
| 2025 | jan | 73 | 12 | 3 | 214 | 148 | 36 |
| 2023 | jan | 84 | 14 | 4 | 245 | 149 | 44 |
| 2022 | jan | 129 | 31 | 5 | 291 | 141 | 101 |
| 2021 | jan | 117 | 30 | 4 | 289 | 140 | 72 |
| 2020 | jan | 129 | 30 | 5 | 286 | 132 | 63 |
| 2019 | jan | 127 | 29 | 5 | 275 | 131 | 62 |
| 2018 | jan | 150 | 38 | 5 | 359 | 89 | 66 |
| 2017 | jan | 125 | 29 | 5 | 299 | 86 | 66 |
| 2016 | jan | 150 | 38 | 5 | 359 | 89 | 66 |
| 2015 | jan | 160 | 44 | 5 | 477 | 223 | 58 |
Universities Ranked Close to Vu University Of Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | University of Sheffield | |
| 119 | Universität Wien | |
| 120 | Freie Universität Berlin | |
| 121 | Washington University Saint Louis | |
| 122 | University of Exeter | |
| 123 | Queen Mary University of London | |
| 124 | Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| 125 | Università degli Studi di Padova | |
| 126 | Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza | |
| 127 | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |