31 out of 75
- Universities in Belgium
- Ranked in at least one ranking
27
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Belgium
- (22 institution and 5 subject rankings)
28
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Belgium
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Belgium
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Belgium
- 19 Jan, 2022: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. Catholic University of Louvain with highest ranking among universities in Belgium ranked #47.
- 15 Dec, 2021: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. 8 universities in Belgium ranked.
- 24 Nov, 2021: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education. Includes 3 universities from Belgium.
- 28 Oct, 2021: New edition of THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education. 3 universities in Belgium ranked.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Belgium
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
#6
KU Leuven
Law
#10
KU Leuven
Agriculture & Forestry
#11
Ghent University
Nursing
#12
Ghent University
Physical Sciences
#14
Ghent University
Architecture
#16
Ghent University
Education
#22
Ghent University
Sports Related Subjects
#23
KU Leuven
Arts and Humanities
#25
KU Leuven
Journalism
#30
Ghent University
Rankings of universities in Belgium 2022
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#3
Catholic University of Louvain
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(226 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
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#4
Free University of Brussels ULB
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(445 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#6
Free University of Brussels VUB
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(535 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 25 October, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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#11
Institute of Tropical Medicine
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(10 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 26 April, 2021] |
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#12
Robert Schuman University College
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(14 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#14
Saint-Louis University - Brussels
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(60 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#15
University College of Louvain en Hainaut
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(32 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
#16
West-Flanders University College
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 21 April, 2021] |
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#19
Artevelde University College Ghent
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
#20
Karel de Grote-University College
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(131 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#21
University College Leuven-Limburg
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(8 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#23
Erasmus University College, Brussels
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(78 reviews)
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#25
HUB Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(41 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#26
University College Arteveldehogeschool
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#28
Limburg Catholic University College
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(29 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#29
Leonardo da Vinci University College
Student satisfaction:
3.2 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#30
La Cambre National School of Visual Arts
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#32
Brussels Free University College - Ilya Prigogine
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#33
Higher Institute of the Arts of Spectacle
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#34
Paul-Henri Spaak University College
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(21 reviews)
#35
K.H. Kempen University College
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(10 reviews)
#36
Group T - International University College Leuven
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(22 reviews)
#37
School of Arts Saint-Luc de Liège
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(62 reviews)
#39
ICHEC Brussels Management School
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(59 reviews)
#40
transnational University of Limburg
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(41 reviews)
#43
Provincial University College of Hainaut-Condorcet
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(22 reviews)
#46
University College of the Province of Liège
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(57 reviews)
#47
Mosane Free University College
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(133 reviews)
#48
Higher Institute of Music and Pedagogy
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(100 reviews)
#50
University College of the Province of Namur
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(17 reviews)
#52
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(56 reviews)
#53
University College Haute Ecole Roi Baudouin
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
#54
Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(17 reviews)
#55
Royal Conservatory of Bruxelles
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(53 reviews)
#57
Catholic University College Ghent
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(15 reviews)
#59
Saint-Luc Institute of Tournai
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(29 reviews)
#61
University College of Brussels
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
#62
University College for Sciences & Arts
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(43 reviews)
#63
Catholic University College of Bruges-Ostend
Student satisfaction:
3.6 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
#65
Lucia de Brouckère University College
Student satisfaction:
3.6 / 5.0
(68 reviews)
#66
Albert Jacquard University College
Student satisfaction:
3.0 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
#67
Francisco Ferrer University College
#68
University College of Namur-Liège-Luxembourg
#69
Vesalius College
#70
School of Graphic Research
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Belgium Key Facts for International Students
- Nobel prize laureates:
- François Englert (Université Libre de Bruxelles, 2013)
- Ilya Prigogine (Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1977)
- Christian de Duve (Université Catholique de Louvain, 1974)
- Albert Claude (Université Catholique de Louvain, 1974)
- Corneille Heymans (Ghent University, 1938)
- Jules Bordet (Brussels University, 1919)
Map with location of universities in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks #1 in Belgium in our meta ranking composed of 102 university rankings.
Among all universities in Belgium KU Leuven is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 29 rankings where KU Leuven is listed.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Social Studies & Humanities (Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Law (Law). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Agriculture (Agriculture & Forestry). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Medicine & Health (Nursing). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Sports Science (Sports Related Subjects). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Arts Visual & Performing (Arts and Humanities). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Engineering (Environmental Engineering). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
University of Antwerp is ranked best in Belgium for Computer Science (Technology). See all rankings for the University of Antwerp.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Mathematics (Statistics). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the KU Leuven.
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 9665
- Published:
- 08 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 26 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 2400
- Published:
- 02 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 1599
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 398
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Europe:
- Scientific Efficiency 23%
Scientific Potential 15%
Graduates on the labour market 15%
Internationalisation 15%
Prestige 14%
Learning Conditions 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 8701
- Published:
- 10 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 27 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 11016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 1196
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 10529
- Published:
- 02 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 485
- Published:
- 24 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 416
- Published:
- 28 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 365
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 889
- Published:
- 23 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 1118
- Published:
- 21 April, 2021
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
Tillburg University
- Universities:
- 101
- Published:
- 21 February, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Tilburg University Economics Ranking:
- Ranking is based on 35 journals.
Journals (source) https://econtop.uvt.nl/journals.php
Urap
- Universities:
- 6002
- Published:
- 15 December, 2021