Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

26 Best Universities in Netherlands for Physical Therapy

Focusing specifically on Physical Therapy, our data science engine identified the 26 most influential universities in Netherlands. Our methodology evaluated 1.51M subject-specific papers and 59.57M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Nijmegen

Radboud University

For Physical Therapy

#6 in Europe #29 in the World

43% Acceptance

34,000 Enrollment

1923 Founded

2

Maastricht

Maastricht University

For Physical Therapy

#8 in Europe #43 in the World

53% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1976 Founded

3

Amsterdam

Free University Amsterdam

For Physical Therapy

#10 in Europe #51 in the World

45% Acceptance

41,000 Enrollment

1880 Founded

4

Groningen

University of Groningen

For Physical Therapy

#11 in Europe #59 in the World

50% Acceptance

34,000 Enrollment

1614 Founded

5

Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

For Physical Therapy

#19 in Europe #80 in the World

51% Acceptance

41,000 Enrollment

1632 Founded

6

Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

For Physical Therapy

#43 in Europe #126 in the World

53% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1913 Founded

7

Utrecht

Utrecht University

For Physical Therapy

#48 in Europe #141 in the World

22% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1636 Founded

8

Enschede

University of Twente

For Physical Therapy

#101 in Europe #276 in the World

51% Acceptance

24,703 Enrollment

1961 Founded

9

Delft

Delft University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#104 in Europe #285 in the World

50% Acceptance

24,703 Enrollment

1842 Founded

10

Leiden

Leiden University

For Physical Therapy

#111 in Europe #307 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,474 Enrollment

1575 Founded

11

Wageningen

Wageningen University

For Physical Therapy

#120 in Europe #326 in the World

47% Acceptance

12,819 Enrollment

1918 Founded

12

Tilburg

Tilburg University

For Physical Therapy

#205 in Europe #518 in the World

57% Acceptance

19,178 Enrollment

1927 Founded

13

Utrecht

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

For Physical Therapy

#385 in Europe #1058 in the World

54% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

14

Leiden

Hogeschool Leiden, University of Professional Education

For Physical Therapy

#705 in Europe #2605 in the World

71% Acceptance

29,000 Enrollment

1984 Founded

15

Rotterdam

Rotterdam University

For Physical Therapy

#384 in Europe #1056 in the World

54% Acceptance

36,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

16

Haarlem

INHolland University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#785 in Europe #3080 in the World

57% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

17

Amsterdam

Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education

For Physical Therapy

#376 in Europe #1022 in the World

58% Acceptance

2,331 Enrollment

1619 Founded

18

Heerlen

Zuyd University

For Physical Therapy

#429 in Europe #1258 in the World

49% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

19

Enschede

Saxion University

For Physical Therapy

#656 in Europe #2346 in the World

55% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

20

Breda

AVANS University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#616 in Europe #2139 in the World

55% Acceptance

29,000 Enrollment

2004 Founded

21

The Hague

Hague University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#700 in Europe #2567 in the World

53% Acceptance

2,331 Enrollment

1987 Founded

22

Zwolle

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#778 in Europe #3051 in the World

45% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1986 Founded

23

Venlo

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#369 in Europe #1002 in the World

77% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1996 Founded

24

Groningen

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

For Physical Therapy

#418 in Europe #1198 in the World

57% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1986 Founded

25

Arnhem

HAN University of Applied Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#412 in Europe #1184 in the World

54% Acceptance

27,000 Enrollment

1996 Founded

26

Rotterdam

Codarts University of the Arts

For Physical Therapy

#486 in Europe #1492 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1930 Founded