Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

5 Best Universities in Netherlands for Astrophysics and Astronomy

Focusing specifically on Astrophysics and Astronomy, our data science engine identified the 5 most influential universities in Netherlands. To determine these leaders, we isolated 797.3K specialized research publications which collectively generated 31.16M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Leiden

Leiden University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#11 in Europe #48 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,474 Enrollment

1575 Founded

2

Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#13 in Europe #55 in the World

51% Acceptance

41,000 Enrollment

1632 Founded

3

Delft

Delft University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#23 in Europe #79 in the World

50% Acceptance

24,703 Enrollment

1842 Founded

4

Utrecht

Utrecht University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#25 in Europe #81 in the World

22% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1636 Founded

5

Groningen

University of Groningen

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#27 in Europe #88 in the World

50% Acceptance

34,000 Enrollment

1614 Founded