32 out of 75
- Universities in Belgium
- Ranked in at least one ranking
24
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Belgium
- (18 institution and 6 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
- 18 Mar, 2021: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities from Scimago Institutions. 11 universities from Belgium appear in this ranking.
- 04 Mar, 2021: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Law & Legal Studies). Includes 100 universities from Belgium.
- 30 Jan, 2021: Publication of UniRank 4icu - World Ranking. KU Leuven with highest ranking among universities in Belgium ranked #116.
- 28 Jan, 2021: Publication of THE World's Most International Universities - Times Higher Education. KU Leuven with highest ranking among universities in Belgium ranked #49.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Belgium
Veterinary Science
#1
Ghent University
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
#6
KU Leuven
Agriculture & Forestry
#11
Ghent University
Biotechnology
#23
Ghent University
Physics
#25
Free University of Brussels ULB
Journalism
#30
Ghent University
Statistics
#50
KU Leuven
Linguistics
#63
KU Leuven
Rankings of universities in Belgium 2021
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#4
Free University of Brussels ULB
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(111 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#8
Free University of Brussels VUB
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(362 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#10
HUB Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 17 August, 2020] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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#13
Robert Schuman University College
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 09 July, 2020] |
#15
University College of Louvain en Hainaut
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(32 reviews)
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
#16
West-Flanders University College
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
#17
PXL University College
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#18
VIVES
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#20
Saint-Louis University - Brussels
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(21 reviews)
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#21
Karel de Grote-University College
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(102 reviews)
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#22
Erasmus University College, Brussels
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(42 reviews)
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
#23
Artevelde University College Ghent
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#25
University College Leuven-Limburg
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#27
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] |
#29
Limburg Catholic University College
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#30
Leonardo da Vinci University College
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#31
La Cambre National School of Visual Arts
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#32
Antwerp Maritime Academy
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#33
Brussels Free University College - Ilya Prigogine
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#34
Higher Institute of the Arts of Spectacle
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#36
University College of the Province of Liège
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(44 reviews)
#37
School of Arts Saint-Luc de Liège
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(41 reviews)
#38
ICHEC Brussels Management School
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(57 reviews)
#39
Royal Conservatory of Bruxelles
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(17 reviews)
#41
Higher Institute of Music and Pedagogy
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(20 reviews)
#43
Provincial University College of Hainaut-Condorcet
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
#44
transnational University of Limburg
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#46
Paul-Henri Spaak University College
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
#48
Mosane Free University College
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(60 reviews)
#49
University College for Sciences & Arts
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(33 reviews)
#50
Lucia de Brouckère University College
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(36 reviews)
#52
Catholic University College Ghent
Student satisfaction:
3.0 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
#53
K.H. Kempen University College
#54
Francisco Ferrer University College
#55
University College of Namur-Liège-Luxembourg
#56
Vesalius College
#57
Catholic University College of Bruges-Ostend
#58
Albert Jacquard University College
#59
School of Graphic Research
#60
University College of the Town of Liège
#61
University College of the Province of Namur
#62
Hainaut University College
#63
Galilée University College
#64
Institute of Visual Arts
#65
Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven
#66
PHL University College
#67
Academy of Fine Arts, Tournai
#68
Group T - International University College Leuven
#69
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
#70
University College Haute Ecole Roi Baudouin
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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
FAQ
KU Leuven ranks #1 in Belgium in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Belgium KU Leuven is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 26 rankings where KU Leuven is listed.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Science). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
KU Leuven is ranked best in Belgium for Social Studies & Humanities (Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies). 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 Engineering (Biotechnology). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
Free University of Brussels ULB is ranked best in Belgium for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Free University of Brussels ULB.
Ghent University is ranked best in Belgium for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism). See all rankings for the Ghent University.
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:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- 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:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- 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:
- 15 June, 2020
- 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:
- 1175
- Published:
- 09 July, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 799
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- 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:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- 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:
- 1697
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 827
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- 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:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- 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:
- 562
- Published:
- 21 September, 2020
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- 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:
- 235
- Published:
- 19 November, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 214
- Published:
- 26 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 172
- Published:
- 28 January, 2021
- 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:
- 414
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
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%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%