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Anthropology research in Belgium

Université Libre de Bruxelles ranks first in Belgium for Anthropology research in 2022–2025 (#76 worldwide), followed by KU Leuven and University of Liège.

Belgium's world rank
#15
of 44 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
580
Top-10% rate
14.3%
Ranked institutions
3

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Anthropology in Belgium?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels #7613.919.7%60
2KU LeuvenLeuven #8212.416.8%74
3University of LiègeLiège #8611.412.3%79

Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Anthropology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Anthropology researchers in Belgium?

Warren Treadgold, Philip Van Peer and Jean‐Pierre Olivier rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.

  1. 1Warren Treadgold#61,626 worldwide overall64 citations · 7 works
  2. 2Philip Van Peer#79,833 worldwide overall234 citations · 13 works
  3. 3Jean‐Pierre Olivier#86,632 worldwide overall46 citations · 7 works
  4. 4Jacques Poucet#86,786 worldwide overall49 citations · 18 works
  5. 5Paul Erdkamp#124,792 worldwide overall66 citations · 9 works
  6. 6Lieve Van Hoof#127,804 worldwide overall38 citations · 7 works
  7. 7Paul Pelckmans#161,741 worldwide overall93 citations · 12 works
  8. 8Valérie Stienon#162,938 worldwide overall2 citations · 7 works
  9. 9Filip De Boeck#167,919 worldwide overall75 citations · 17 works
  10. 10Inge Brinkman#169,474 worldwide overall41 citations · 18 works
  11. 11Johan Leemans#171,599 worldwide overall31 citations · 8 works
  12. 12Koen Vlassenroot#171,613 worldwide overall128 citations · 17 works
  13. 13Marie Delcourt#176,302 worldwide overall6 citations · 8 works
  14. 14Johan van Heesch#196,515 worldwide overall19 citations · 9 works
  15. 15Jan Papy#197,357 worldwide overall21 citations · 8 works

How Belgium compares with other countries in Anthropology