University College Ghent ranked 12th in Belgium, 2071st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 36 research topics. University College Ghent ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,843 academic publications and 88,860 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 36 notable alumni.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 2733rd in the World with 1,835 publications made and 57,992 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
University College Ghent ranked 13th for Biology in Belgium and 3464th in the World with 1,377 publications made and 49,606 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Computer Science in Belgium and 2939th in the World with 1,308 publications made and 42,077 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computational Linguistics, Computer Networking.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Belgium and 3151st in the World with 1,295 publications made and 47,880 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
University College Ghent ranked 13th for Medicine in Belgium and 3130th in the World with 1,196 publications made and 42,394 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Engineering in Belgium and 3467th in the World with 1,122 publications made and 34,760 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Physics in Belgium and 3465th in the World with 1,012 publications made and 30,377 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
University College Ghent ranked 13th for Psychology in Belgium and 2460th in the World with 962 publications made and 37,184 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Chemistry in Belgium and 3391st in the World with 958 publications made and 35,931 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
University College Ghent ranked 12th for Mathematics in Belgium and 2716th in the World with 744 publications made and 32,173 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
University College Ghent ranked 11th for Business in Belgium and 2292nd in the World with 726 publications made and 30,454 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
University College Ghent ranked 13th for Economics in Belgium and 2316th in the World with 537 publications made and 18,644 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
University College Ghent ranked 11th for Art & Design in Belgium and 2213th in the World with 404 publications made and 13,064 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design.
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.
