Ghent University ranked 2nd in Belgium, 132nd in the global 2026 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 148,537 academic publications and 5,134,112 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 231 notable alumni.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Biology in Belgium and 119th in the World with 91,180 publications made and 3,756,404 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Belgium and 106th in the World with 78,636 publications made and 3,252,104 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 70,493 publications made and 2,261,142 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Belgium and 75th in the World with 69,087 publications made and 2,609,794 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Physics in Belgium and 149th in the World with 64,963 publications made and 2,110,872 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 179th in the World with 60,030 publications made and 2,321,782 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
Ghent University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 151st in the World with 58,966 publications made and 1,855,158 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Belgium and 137th in the World with 56,283 publications made and 1,809,144 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Belgium and 191st in the World with 28,615 publications made and 1,003,740 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 27,049 publications made and 846,360 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 123rd in the World with 20,780 publications made and 647,661 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 14,240 publications made and 435,723 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 10,641 publications made and 292,935 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.
