The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 13th in Belgium, 3655th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 46 research topics. The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 658 academic publications and 22,520 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 14th for Engineering in Belgium and 4199th in the World with 439 publications made and 16,283 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 14th for Physics in Belgium and 4120th in the World with 369 publications made and 13,664 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 14th for Chemistry in Belgium and 4423rd in the World with 347 publications made and 14,206 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 14th for Environmental Science in Belgium and 4800th in the World with 323 publications made and 14,393 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 15th for Biology in Belgium and 5146th in the World with 316 publications made and 12,406 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nutrition and Food Science.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 15th for Computer Science in Belgium and 4953rd in the World with 287 publications made and 7,125 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 5860th in the World with 241 publications made and 6,646 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 15th for Medicine in Belgium and 5648th in the World with 195 publications made and 6,423 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 14th for Mathematics in Belgium and 5072nd in the World with 134 publications made and 3,738 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
The Howest University of Applied Sciences ranked 16th for Business in Belgium and 5130th in the World with 126 publications made and 3,454 citations received. Main research topic: Management.
