Hasselt University ranked 8th in Belgium, 1030th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 144 research topics. Hasselt University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,690 academic publications and 521,187 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
Hasselt University ranked 11th for Biology in Belgium and 1276th in the World with 11,096 publications made and 340,676 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Hasselt University ranked 9th for Medicine in Belgium and 1065th in the World with 9,429 publications made and 282,452 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
Hasselt University ranked 10th for Engineering in Belgium and 1251st in the World with 8,724 publications made and 226,595 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Hasselt University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Belgium and 1072nd in the World with 8,428 publications made and 223,407 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Hasselt University ranked 10th for Chemistry in Belgium and 1343rd in the World with 8,064 publications made and 272,427 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Hasselt University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 1335th in the World with 7,872 publications made and 229,576 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Hasselt University ranked 10th for Physics in Belgium and 1239th in the World with 7,503 publications made and 202,624 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Hasselt University ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Belgium and 1283rd in the World with 7,180 publications made and 211,013 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Hasselt University ranked 8th for Psychology in Belgium and 1163rd in the World with 5,049 publications made and 142,215 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Hasselt University ranked 8th for Mathematics in Belgium and 964th in the World with 4,774 publications made and 123,770 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Math Teachers.
Hasselt University ranked 8th for Business in Belgium and 1098th in the World with 3,081 publications made and 89,411 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Hasselt University ranked 8th for Economics in Belgium and 960th in the World with 2,675 publications made and 78,266 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Hasselt University ranked 9th for Art & Design in Belgium and 1162nd in the World with 1,461 publications made and 28,183 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.
