The University of Antwerp ranked 6th in Belgium, 370th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. The University of Antwerp ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 79,179 academic publications and 2,721,891 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 46 notable alumni.
The University of Antwerp ranked 6th for Biology in Belgium and 329th in the World with 48,004 publications made and 1,880,472 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Antwerp ranked 6th for Chemistry in Belgium and 355th in the World with 38,062 publications made and 1,557,573 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Antwerp ranked 6th for Medicine in Belgium and 315th in the World with 36,896 publications made and 1,438,783 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Antwerp ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Belgium and 366th in the World with 33,163 publications made and 997,598 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Antwerp ranked 6th for Engineering in Belgium and 423rd in the World with 32,672 publications made and 1,112,797 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Antwerp ranked 6th for Physics in Belgium and 391st in the World with 32,130 publications made and 1,127,273 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Antwerp ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Belgium and 333rd in the World with 31,157 publications made and 1,124,778 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Antwerp ranked 7th for Computer Science in Belgium and 366th in the World with 29,265 publications made and 968,948 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Antwerp ranked 4th for Psychology in Belgium and 307th in the World with 19,759 publications made and 720,427 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Antwerp ranked 7th for Mathematics in Belgium and 383rd in the World with 13,859 publications made and 445,735 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Antwerp ranked 4th for Business in Belgium and 304th in the World with 11,344 publications made and 347,840 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Management Information Systems.
The University of Antwerp ranked 4th for Economics in Belgium and 245th in the World with 9,636 publications made and 329,242 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Antwerp ranked 4th for Art & Design in Belgium and 300th in the World with 5,652 publications made and 141,569 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
