Field · Mathematics · Belgium
Mathematics research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Mathematics research in 2022–2025 (#33 worldwide), followed by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University.
- Belgium's world rank
- #25 of 82 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.4k
- Top-10% rate
- 15.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Mathematics in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #33 | 49.8 | 17.3% | 331 |
| 2 | Vrije Universiteit BrusselBrussels | #165 | 26.6 | 17.8% | 83 |
| 3 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #222 | 22.4 | 14.4% | 230 |
| 4 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #441 | 12.5 | 17.3% | 104 |
| 5 | UCLouvainLouvain-la-Neuve | #544 | 9.5 | 10.6% | 137 |
| 6 | University of MonsMons | #851 | 3.1 | 8.1% | 73 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Mathematics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Mathematics researchers in Belgium?
Lieven De Lathauwer, Peter J. Rousseeuw and Walter Van Assche rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Lieven De Lathauwer#2,579 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 29 works
- 2Peter J. Rousseeuw#6,084 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 42 works
- 3Walter Van Assche#29,841 worldwide overall603 citations · 73 works
- 4Paul Van Dooren#32,889 worldwide overall891 citations · 37 works
- 5Michel Van den Bergh#36,702 worldwide overall683 citations · 105 works
- 6Arno B. J. Kuijlaars#53,817 worldwide overall361 citations · 51 works
- 7Ronald Cools#55,378 worldwide overall385 citations · 34 works
- 8Alfons Van Daele#67,988 worldwide overall247 citations · 37 works
- 9Mia Hubert#77,364 worldwide overall518 citations · 27 works
- 10Irène Gijbels#84,276 worldwide overall591 citations · 30 works
- 11Francis Buekenhout#101,544 worldwide overall243 citations · 47 works
- 12Christophe Croux#104,834 worldwide overall610 citations · 35 works
- 13Jan Denef#105,745 worldwide overall254 citations · 41 works
- 14Stefaan Vaes#123,613 worldwide overall316 citations · 76 works
- 15Geert Verbeke#135,789 worldwide overall388 citations · 28 works