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Université Libre de Bruxelles
(ULB)
About
The Université libre de Bruxelles is a French- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has three campuses: the Solbosch/Solbos campus, the La Plaine/Het Plein campus and the Erasme/Erasmus campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 82 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,462
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 54.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 32%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 5,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
38 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 109 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =109 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 120 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =121 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 128 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =150 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 164 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 172 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 243 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =265 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =277 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =279 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =295 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 407 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =414 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =417 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =419 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =441 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =518 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =544 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =553 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =589 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =643 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 734 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =749 | 60.9 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Université Libre de Bruxelles?
Université Libre de Bruxelles's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 248, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =252.
When was Université Libre de Bruxelles founded?
Université Libre de Bruxelles was founded in 1834.
What are the top subjects at Université Libre de Bruxelles?
Top subjects at Université Libre de Bruxelles include: Geography, Classics & Ancient History, Politics, Physics & Astronomy, Medical Technology.
Where is Université Libre de Bruxelles located?
Université Libre de Bruxelles is located in Brussels, Belgium.