Field · Immunology and Microbiology · Belgium
Immunology and Microbiology research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Immunology and Microbiology research in 2022–2025 (#94 worldwide), followed by Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital.
- Belgium's world rank
- #16 of 73 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 24.0%
- Ranked institutions
- 5
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Immunology and Microbiology in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #94 | 30.4 | 23.4% | 172 |
| 2 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #200 | 18.8 | 25.1% | 160 |
| 3 | Ghent University HospitalGhent | #354 | 10.1 | 23.8% | 69 |
| 4 | University of AntwerpAntwerp | #462 | 6.0 | 27.0% | 69 |
| 5 | University of LiègeLiège | #519 | 4.2 | 19.5% | 71 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Immunology and Microbiology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Immunology and Microbiology researchers in Belgium?
Peter Vandenabeele, Herman Goossens and Paul Rutgeerts rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Peter Vandenabeele#2,034 worldwide overall2k citations · 20 works
- 2Herman Goossens#6,811 worldwide overall893 citations · 22 works
- 3Paul Rutgeerts#8,422 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 20 works
- 4Steven Gillis#12,882 worldwide overall771 citations · 20 works
- 5Daniel Portetelle#13,081 worldwide overall554 citations · 13 works
- 6Claus Bachert#18,062 worldwide overall1k citations · 14 works
- 7Jo Van Damme#18,712 worldwide overall586 citations · 18 works
- 8Edward Abraham#22,365 worldwide overall504 citations · 15 works
- 9Thierry Boon#23,837 worldwide overall520 citations · 26 works
- 10Peter Carmeliet#24,986 worldwide overall1.7k citations · 19 works
- 11Bart Neyns#37,091 worldwide overall612 citations · 18 works
- 12Bart N. Lambrecht#45,430 worldwide overall390 citations · 31 works
- 13Jean‐Christophe Renauld#45,570 worldwide overall343 citations · 22 works
- 14Patrick De Baetselier#54,474 worldwide overall280 citations · 15 works
- 15Pierre G. Coulie#54,764 worldwide overall313 citations · 29 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Immunology and Microbiology