Ghent University ranked 2nd in Belgium, 130th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 50 research topics. Ghent University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 144,506 academic publications and 4,802,398 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 219 notable alumni.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Biology in Belgium and 119th in the World with 88,745 publications made and 3,519,504 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Belgium and 109th in the World with 76,883 publications made and 3,056,286 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Belgium and 132nd in the World with 68,959 publications made and 2,122,324 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Belgium and 74th in the World with 67,574 publications made and 2,438,396 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Physics in Belgium and 151st in the World with 63,523 publications made and 1,978,889 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Belgium and 181st in the World with 58,109 publications made and 2,168,336 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
Ghent University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 152nd in the World with 57,528 publications made and 1,721,754 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Belgium and 138th in the World with 54,966 publications made and 1,708,042 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Belgium and 196th in the World with 27,692 publications made and 936,571 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Belgium and 149th in the World with 26,697 publications made and 805,528 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Business in Belgium and 122nd in the World with 20,416 publications made and 600,410 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Economics in Belgium and 156th in the World with 13,912 publications made and 394,055 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Belgium and 121st in the World with 10,417 publications made and 277,453 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
