Open Universiteit again gets the highest score in Keuzegids 2027

Number 1 in National Student Survey

In May, the Open Universiteit was again named the best-rated university in the Netherlands in the National Student Survey (NSE) 2026. All assessed bachelor programs received the highest satisfaction score from students within their field of study. In the Master's programmes, this applied to Software Engineering, Law and Arts and Cultural Sciences.

Rector magnificus Theo Bastiaens: 'We are working hard to provide the best education for our 22,000 students. That we can reach so many people who can develop themselves as a result, we are happy to work for that. Such good assessments give us an extra boost to continue building innovative higher education that our students can make a difference with again.'

Six Bachelor's programmes at number 1

Seven Bachelor's programmes at the Open Universiteit were included in the assessments. Six of them have been rated best in their category. The Keuzegids notes: “The Open Universiteit scores above average in all fields, with far above average scores for law and governance, earth and environment, and exact and informatics. Of the seven courses assessed, three may call themselves top-level courses. Environmental science is at the forefront with no less than 88 points.'

Three Bachelor's programmes with the predicate Top programme are: Information Science, Computer Science and Environmental Science. The Bachelors in General Cultural Sciences, Law and Psychology also retain the first place.

About the Keuzegids

The Keuzegids Universiteiten has published an independent annual ranking of Dutch educational institutions since 1991. The programs of the Open Universiteit have been included in the guide since 2004. The ranking is partly based on the National Student Survey (NSE), in which students rate their programs. The editors of Keuzegids add their own weighting and analysis to determine the quality of education.