Ghent University ranked 2nd in Belgium, 126th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 55 research topics. Ghent University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 129,933 academic publications and 3,681,002 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 197 notable alumni.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Biology in Belgium and 112th in the World with 81,319 publications made and 2,784,167 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Belgium and 103rd in the World with 71,139 publications made and 2,458,475 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Engineering in Belgium and 130th in the World with 63,230 publications made and 1,644,691 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Belgium and 68th in the World with 62,110 publications made and 1,905,791 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Physics in Belgium and 147th in the World with 57,979 publications made and 1,518,603 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Belgium and 179th in the World with 52,774 publications made and 1,699,207 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
Ghent University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 141st in the World with 52,044 publications made and 1,256,000 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Belgium and 133rd in the World with 49,849 publications made and 1,256,663 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Belgium and 139th in the World with 25,219 publications made and 615,160 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Psychology in Belgium and 196th in the World with 24,969 publications made and 693,600 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Business in Belgium and 118th in the World with 19,155 publications made and 441,474 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Ghent University ranked 2nd for Economics in Belgium and 156th in the World with 12,872 publications made and 284,905 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 116th in the World with 9,310 publications made and 197,054 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.
