Field · Physics and Astronomy · Belgium
Physics and Astronomy research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Physics and Astronomy research in 2022–2025 (#229 worldwide), followed by Ghent University and Université Libre de Bruxelles.
- Belgium's world rank
- #24 of 79 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 23.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 10
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physics and Astronomy in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #229 | 26.6 | 26.8% | 549 |
| 2 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #233 | 26.4 | 23.5% | 272 |
| 3 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #267 | 24.6 | 28.8% | 346 |
| 4 | IMECLeuven | #419 | 18.5 | 11.0% | 140 |
| 5 | UCLouvainLouvain-la-Neuve | #575 | 14.2 | 26.1% | 200 |
| 6 | University of AntwerpAntwerp | #599 | 13.6 | 21.5% | 133 |
| 7 | Vrije Universiteit BrusselBrussels | #650 | 12.6 | 23.4% | 182 |
| 8 | University of LiègeLiège | #718 | 11.2 | 18.7% | 194 |
| 9 | Ghent University HospitalGhent | #1,007 | 6.6 | 22.3% | 66 |
| 10 | University of MonsMons | #1,082 | 5.7 | 21.7% | 154 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physics and Astronomy, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Physics and Astronomy researchers in Belgium?
K. Piotrzkowski, N. Van Remortel and D. Favart rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1K. Piotrzkowski#28,650 worldwide overall3.9k citations · 427 works
- 2N. Van Remortel#30,702 worldwide overall3k citations · 331 works
- 3D. Favart#46,371 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 173 works
- 4N. van Eijndhoven#89,741 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 180 works
- 5S. Tavernier#93,227 worldwide overall2.8k citations · 447 works
- 6K. D. de Vries#191,970 worldwide overall805 citations · 181 works
- 7F. M. Peeters#224,347 worldwide overall2.5k citations · 331 works
- 8M. Gillon#242,292 worldwide overall920 citations · 231 works
- 9P. Van Duppen#255,000 worldwide overall689 citations · 186 works
- 10C. Aerts#485,136 worldwide overall550 citations · 175 works
- 11V. V. Moshchalkov#599,377 worldwide overall648 citations · 179 works
- 12Stefaan Poedts#798,271 worldwide overall247 citations · 173 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Physics and Astronomy