Hasselt University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1030 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #410 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #8 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 2 | In Hasselt |
| #161 of 1,882 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 143 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,310
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uhasselt.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* Hasselt University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Diploma secundar onderwijs) or recognized equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
| Enrollment | 3,310 |
Research profile
Hasselt University is a world-class research university with 18,690 scientific papers published and 521,187 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Hasselt University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 139 |
| 1994 | 17 | 121 |
| 1995 | 13 | 122 |
| 1996 | 11 | 151 |
| 1997 | 15 | 136 |
| 1998 | 15 | 150 |
| 1999 | 26 | 173 |
| 2000 | 17 | 205 |
| 2001 | 18 | 210 |
| 2002 | 33 | 251 |
| 2003 | 29 | 297 |
| 2004 | 31 | 350 |
| 2005 | 121 | 466 |
| 2006 | 321 | 796 |
| 2007 | 364 | 1658 |
| 2008 | 428 | 2881 |
| 2009 | 455 | 4375 |
| 2010 | 540 | 5907 |
| 2011 | 585 | 8068 |
| 2012 | 675 | 9981 |
| 2013 | 760 | 12408 |
| 2014 | 894 | 14959 |
| 2015 | 930 | 17177 |
| 2016 | 977 | 19760 |
| 2017 | 1105 | 23044 |
| 2018 | 1143 | 27432 |
| 2019 | 1199 | 34292 |
| 2020 | 1388 | 45884 |
| 2021 | 1442 | 56362 |
| 2022 | 1400 | 58001 |
| 2023 | 1466 | 61873 |
| 2024 | 1279 | 64031 |
| 2025 | 1094 | 58667 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hasselt University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor | Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Processing, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Transport and Communications |
|---|---|
| Master | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, International Business, Management, Statistics, Transport and Communications |
Notable alumni
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Charlotte Adigéry
- Enrolled in Hasselt University
- Studied music
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Charlotte Adigéry, also known as WWWater, is a Belgian musician and singer, known for her eclectic sound that blends electronic music with experimental pop, funk, and socially conscious lyrics.
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Stijn Desmet
- Occupations
- short-track speed skater
- Biography
-
Stijn Desmet is a Belgian olympic medal winning short track speed skater.
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Irène Gijbels
- Occupations
- mathematical statisticianresearcher
- Biography
-
Irène Gijbels is a mathematical statistician at KU Leuven in Belgium, and an expert on nonparametric statistics. She has also collaborated with TopSportLab, a KU Leuven spin-off, on software for risk assessment of sports injuries.
Hasselt University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Economics | Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Art | Architecture, Interior Design |
| Faculty : Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Institute : Transport Sciences | Transport and Communications |
General information
| Alternative names | Uhasselt Universiteit Hasselt |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Motto | Knowledge in Action |
| Colors | blue, red-brown |
Location and contacts
| Address | Martelarenlaan 42 Hasselt, 3500 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 90,000 |