Subfield · Cognitive Neuroscience · Belgium
Cognitive Neuroscience research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Cognitive Neuroscience research in 2022–2025 (#68 worldwide), followed by Ghent University and Université Libre de Bruxelles.
- Belgium's world rank
- #23 of 57 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 19.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Cognitive Neuroscience in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #68 | 32.7 | 19.5% | 312 |
| 2 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #106 | 25.7 | 23.8% | 165 |
| 3 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #338 | 7.2 | 21.9% | 76 |
| 4 | University of AntwerpAntwerp | #385 | 5.1 | 19.3% | 85 |
| 5 | University of LiègeLiège | #386 | 5.1 | 14.6% | 102 |
| 6 | Ghent University HospitalGhent | #394 | 4.7 | 20.3% | 80 |
| 7 | UCLouvainLouvain-la-Neuve | #429 | 3.4 | 18.0% | 83 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Cognitive Neuroscience, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Cognitive Neuroscience researchers in Belgium?
Rik Vandenberghe, Rodolphe Sepulchre and Sebastiaan Engelborghs rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Rik Vandenberghe#11,787 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 20 works
- 2Rodolphe Sepulchre#13,191 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 12 works
- 3Sebastiaan Engelborghs#27,212 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 15 works
- 4Marc Brysbaert#29,275 worldwide overall832 citations · 19 works
- 5Jessica Simon#38,676 worldwide overall265 citations · 12 works
- 6Paul Van de Heyning#42,276 worldwide overall534 citations · 14 works
- 7Chris Baeken#61,603 worldwide overall413 citations · 19 works
- 8Christian Cajochen#64,753 worldwide overall342 citations · 17 works
- 9Arnaud D’Argembeau#69,342 worldwide overall320 citations · 13 works
- 10Mélanie Boly#70,335 worldwide overall297 citations · 32 works
- 11Camille Chatelle#82,364 worldwide overall166 citations · 11 works
- 12Robert J. Hartsuiker#87,304 worldwide overall291 citations · 17 works
- 13Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse#105,979 worldwide overall154 citations · 17 works
- 14Martial Van der Linden#106,861 worldwide overall663 citations · 31 works
- 15Olivier Collignon#109,332 worldwide overall275 citations · 17 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Cognitive Neuroscience