Among over 17,000 universities world-wide, Aarhus University is ranked in the top 100 by several influential rankings. A high ranking is an important competitive advantage for a university which seeks to attract and retain the best students, researchers and partners.
| Shanghai Ranking (ARWU) | 65 (2017) |
| National Taiwan University Ranking | 89 (2018) |
| US News Best Global Universities Ranking | 95 (2017-18) |
| Times Higher Education World University Ranking | 123 (2018-19) |
| Leiden Ranking | 111 (2018)* |
| QS World University Ranking | 141 (2018-19) |
*among the largest universities in the world
