List of universities in Belgium
In Belgium, which is a federal state, the constitution attributes legislative power over higher education to the Communities.[1] The Dutch-speaking Flemish Community, the French Community and the German Community thus determine which institutes of higher education they organise or recognise, and which diplomas may be legally issued by these institutes. Below is a list of recognised institutes of higher education in Belgium sorted by the responsible Community.[2]
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[edit] Institutes of Higher Education in the Flemish Community
[edit] Universities
Six Flemish universities issue academic bachelor, master and doctoral degrees:
- Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerp
- Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Brussels (former Katholieke Universiteit Brussel)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels
- Universiteit Gent, Ghent
- Universiteit Hasselt, Hasselt
- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Campus Kortrijk, Kortrijk
As a result of an international treaty between the Netherlands and Flanders, a co-operation between the Universiteit Hasselt (Flanders) and the Universiteit Maastricht (the Netherlands) is recognised as the
According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities[3] and the THES - QS World University Rankings,[4] four Flemish universities (Universiteit Antwerpen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universiteit Gent and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) are among the top-150 universities in Europe and top-300 universities worldwide.
[edit] University Colleges
All recognised Flemish University Colleges are associated with a Flemish University. The following university colleges, which issue professional bachelor, academic bachelor and master degrees, are recognised by the Flemish government:
Antwerp University Association: University Colleges associated with the University of Antwerp
- Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen (Antwerp, Merksem, Lier, Mechelen, Turnhout), public
- Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen (Antwerp), public
- Karel de Grote-Hogeschool (Antwerp), catholic
- Plantijn Hogeschool (Antwerpen, Boom), public
Ghent University Association: University Colleges associated with Ghent University
- Arteveldehogeschool (Ghent), catholic
- Hogeschool Gent (Ghent, Aalst, Melle), public
- Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Bruges, Kortrijk), public
University Association Brussels: University Colleges associated with Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Erasmushogeschool Brussel (Brussels), public
K.U.Leuven Association: University Colleges associated with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- Groep T Hogeschool (Leuven), catholic
- Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (Brussels), catholic
- Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel (Brussels), catholic
- Hogeschool voor Kunsten en Architectuur (Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, Genk), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende (Bruges, Ostend), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen (Geel, Lier, Turnhout, Vorselaar), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven (Leuven, Diest), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg (Diepenbeek, Hasselt, Genk), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen (Mechelen), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Sint-Lieven (Ghent, Aalst, Sint-Niklaas), catholic
- Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen, (Kortrijk, Roeselare, Tielt, Torhout), catholic
- Lessius Hogeschool (Antwerp, Sint-Katelijne-Waver), catholic
Limburg University Association: University Colleges associated with Hasselt University
- Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg (Hasselt, Diepenbeek), public
- XIOS Hogeschool Limburg (Diepenbeek, Hasselt), public
[edit] Registered Institutes of Higher Education
Finally, the Flemish government has recognised a number of "registered" institutes of higher education, which mostly issue specialised degrees or provide education mainly in a foreign language:
- College of Europe (Bruges)
- Continental Theological Seminary (Sint-Pieters-Leeuw)
- Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (Leuven)
- Faculteit voor Protestantse Godgeleerdheid Brussel (Brussels)
- Flanders Business School (Antwerp)
- Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (Antwerp)
- Vesalius College (Brussels)
- Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School (Leuven, Ghent)
[edit] Institutes of Higher Education in the French Community
The French Community distinguishes between universities, colleges (Hautes Ecoles), arts colleges, and institutes of architecture. A list of all recognised institutes is maintained in the Annuaire de l'enseignement supérieur.[5]
[edit] Universities
- Université de Liège, Liège
- Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels
- Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux, Gembloux
- University of Mons, Mons
- Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve
- Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis, Brussels
- Facultés Universitaires Catholiques de Mons, Mons
- Facultés universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, two of these universities (Université catholique de Louvain and Université Libre de Bruxelles) are among the top-200 universities worldwide.
According to Webometrics Ranking of World Universities,[6] two of these universities (Université Libre de Bruxelles and Université de Liège) are among the top-200 universities in Europe and top-400 universities worldwide.
[edit] Colleges
- Haute ecole "groupe I.C.H.E.C. - I.S.C. Saint-Louis - I.S.F.S.C." including the ICHEC Brussels Management School
- Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer de la Ville de Bruxelles
- Haute Ecole Galilee
- Haute Ecole de la Communaute Francaise Paul-Henri Spaak
- Haute Ecole Lucia de Brouckere
- Haute Ecole de Bruxelles
- Haute ecole libre de bruxelles ilya prigogine - H.E.L.B.
- Haute Ecole Leonard de Vinci
- Haute Ecole E.P.H.E.C
- Haute Ecole de la Ville de Liège
- Haute Ecole Mosane - HELMo
- Haute Ecole Charlemagne
- Haute École de la Province de Liège
- Haute Ecole d'Enseignement Superieur de Namur - I.E.S.N.
- Haute Ecole de la Province de Namur
- Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard
- Haute Ecole Namuroise Catholique - H.E.N.A.C.
- Haute Ecole Provinciale de Charleroi - Universite du Travail
- Haute Ecole de la Communaute Francaise du Luxembourg Schuman
- Haute Ecole Provinciale Mons - Borinage - Centre
- Haute Ecole de la Communaute Francaise du Hainaut
- Haute Ecole Provinciale du Hainaut Occidental - H.E.P.H.O.
- Haute Ecole Blaise Pascal - H.E.B.P.
- Haute Ecole de Louvain en Hainaut - HELHa ; formerly : Haute Ecole Charleroi Europe - HECE , Haute Ecole Libre du Roi Baudoin - HERB and Haute Ecole Libre du Hainaut occidental - HELHO
[edit] Arts Colleges
- Institut National Superieur des Arts du Spectacle et Techniques de Diffusion
- Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels
- Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Visuels de la Cambre
- Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles
- Institut Saint-Luc
- Institut Superieur Libre des Arts Plastiques Ecole de Recherche Graphique - E.R.G.
- Ecole Superieure des Arts du Cirque
- Etablissement Communal d'Enseignement Superieur Artistique "le 75"
- Institut des Arts de Diffusion
- Ecole Superieure des Arts de la Ville de Liège
- Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Liège
- Ecole Superieure des Arts Saint-Luc
- Institut Superieur de Musique Et de Pedagogie - I.M.E.P.
- Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Mons
- Ecole Superieure des Arts Plastiques Et Visuels de la Communaute Francaise - Carre des Arts
- Academie des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Tournai
- Ecole Superieure des Arts Institut Saint-Luc
[edit] Institutes of Architecture
- Institut Supérieur d'Architecture Intercommunal - I.S.A.I.
- Institut Supérieur d'Architecture de la Communaute Francaise I.S.A. - La Cambre
- Institut Supérieur d'Architecture Saint-Luc Bruxelles
- Institut Supérieur d'Architecture Saint-Luc Wallonie
[edit] Institutes recognized by All Communities
The academy of the Belgian Army is recognized as equivalent to a university by both the Flemish and the French Community:
[edit] Institutes recognized by foreign countries
The following institutes are not recognized by the Flemish or French speaking communities, but by a foreign country:
- Boston University Brussels (headquarters: Boston, USA)
[edit] International rankings
According to the THE–QS World University Rankings:
| Institution | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) | – | 95 | 96 | 61 | 72 | 92 | – | – |
| Catholic University of Louvain (Université Catholique de Louvain) | 53 | 88 | 76 | 123 | 116 | 126 | – | – |
| Ghent University (Universiteit Gent) | – | 218 | 141 | 124 | 136 | 136 | – | – |
| Antwerp University (Universiteit Antwerpen) | – | 235 | 252 | 187 | 195 | 177 | – | – |
| Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles) | 54 | 76 | 165 | 154 | 183 | 191 | – | – |
| Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) | – | 258 | 133 | 229 | 214 | 227 | 238 | 204 |
| University of Liège (Université de Liège) | – | 296 | 201 | 262 | 271 | 291 | – | – |
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities:
| Institution | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) | 102-151 | 101-152 | 101-152 | 102-150 | 102-150 | 101-151 | 101-150 | |
| Catholic University of Louvain (Université Catholique de Louvain) | 201-250 | 101-152 | 101-152 | 102-150 | 102-150 | 101-151 | 101-150 | |
| University of Ghent (Universiteit Gent) | 99 | 101-152 | 101-152 | 102-150 | 102-150 | 101-151 | 90 | |
| Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles/French) | 201-250 | 101-152 | 101-152 | 102-150 | 102-150 | 101-151 | 101-150 | |
| University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen) | 251-300 | 202-301 | 203-300 | 201-300 | 203-304 | 201-302 | 201-300 | |
| University of Liège (Université de Liège) | 301-350 | 202-301 | 203-300 | 201-300 | 203-304 | 201-302 | 201-300 | |
| Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Dutch) | 351-400 | 302-403 | 401-500 | 301-400 | 305-402 | 303-401 | 401-500 |
According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities:
| Institution | Intern. Rank | Europ. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of Louvain (Université Catholique de Louvain) | 81 | 15 |
| University of Ghent (Universiteit Gent) | 275 | 104 |
| Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles/French) | 296 | 113 |
| University of Liège (Université de Liège) | 367 | 154 |
| Catholic University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) | 368 | 155 |
| Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Dutch) | 409 | 175 |
| University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen) | 600 | 264 |
| University of Hasselt (Universiteit Hasselt) | 1130 | 464 |
| University of Mons-Hainaut (Université de Mons Hainaut) | 1526 | – |
[edit] See also
- List of colleges and universities by country
- List of colleges and universities
- University Foundation
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
- Science and technology in Belgium
- List of Belgian Nobel laureates
[edit] References
- ^ Belgian Constitution (Dutch). Belgian Senate. Retrieved on November 20, 2007
- ^ Ministry of Education. Retrieved on November 20, 2007
- ^ Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Cybermetrics Lab, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain. Retrieved on January 16, 2007
- ^ THES - QS World University Rankings 2007 QS Education Trust. Retrieved on January 16, 2007
- ^ Annuaire de l'enseignement supérieur Administration générale de l'Enseignement du Communauté française de Belgique. Retrieved on November 20, 2007
- ^ Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Cybermetrics Lab, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain. Retrieved on November 20, 2007
[edit] External links
- Belnet, the Belgian national research network for education, research and public services.
- Belgian Science Policy
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Universitaire Associatie Brussel
- Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel
- Research.be, Belgian Portal for Research and Innovation]
