In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, four Belgian institutions have been recognized among the top 200 universities globally, underscoring Belgium’s commitment to academic excellence.
KU Leuven leads the Belgian universities, securing the 46th position worldwide. Despite a slight drop from the previous year’s 43rd place, KU Leuven continues to demonstrate strong performance across various academic disciplines.
Ghent University follows closely at 115th, maintaining its reputation for high-quality research and education.
Antwerp University (UAntwerpen) ranks 170th, reflecting its growing influence in the global academic community.
UCLouvain, the French-speaking university in Belgium, holds the 184th spot, marking a slight decline from last year’s 175th position.
The THE rankings assess universities based on 18 performance indicators across five key pillars: teaching, research, knowledge transfer, international outlook, and industry income.
These rankings highlight the continued strength of Belgian higher education institutions on the global stage, attracting international students and fostering academic collaboration worldwide.
