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]
Institutes of higher education in the Flemish Community
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.
University colleges
All recognised Flemish university colleges are associated with a Flemish university. The following university colleges, which issue professional bachelor, academic bachelor's and master's degrees, are recognised by the Flemish government:
Antwerp University Association: university colleges associated with the University of Antwerp
- Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen (Antwerp), public
- Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen (Antwerp), public
- Karel de Grote-Hogeschool (Antwerp), Catholic
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
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)
Institutes of higher education in the French Community
The French Community distinguishes between universities, colleges (Hautes Écoles), arts colleges, and institutes of architecture. A list of all recognised institutes is maintained in the Annuaire de l'enseignement supérieur.[5]
Universities
- Faculté Universitaire de Théologie Protestante, Etterbeek
- Université de Namur, ex Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur
- Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles, Brussels
- Université catholique de Louvain, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
- Université de Liège, Liège
- Université de Mons, Mons
- Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles
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 the 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.
Colleges
- Haute École Francisco Ferrer, Brussels
- Haute École Paul-Henri Spaak, Brussels
- Haute École Galilée, Schaerbeek
- Haute École Léonard de Vinci, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Haute École Lucia de Brouckère, Anderlecht
- Haute École Groupe ICHEC - ISC Saint-Louis - ISFSC, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
- Haute École de Bruxelles, Uccle
- Haute École Libre de Bruxelles - Ilya Prigogine, Forest
- École pratique des hautes études commerciales, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Haute École Charlemagne, Liège
- Haute École Libre Mosane - HELMo, Liège
- Haute École de la Ville de Liège, Liège
- Haute École de la Province de Liège, Seraing
- Haute École Albert Jacquard, Namur
- Haute École de la Province de Namur, Namur
- Haute École de Namur-Liège-Luxembourg, Namur
- Haute École Robert Schuman, Arlon
- Haute École Louvain en Hainaut - HELHa, Mons
- Haute École de la Communauté Française en Hainaut, Mons
- Haute École Provinciale de Hainaut-Condorcet, Mons
- Autonome Hochschule in der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft, Eupen
Arts colleges
- Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles - École Supérieure des Arts, Brussels
- Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles - École Supérieure des Arts, Brussels
- Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle, Brussels
- École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Visuels de La Cambre, Brussels
- École de Recherche Graphique - École Supérieure des Arts, Saint-Gilles
- Instituts Saint-Luc de Bruxelles - École Supérieure des Arts, Saint-Gilles
- École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque, Auderghem
- École Le Septantecinq, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Institut des Arts de Diffusion, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
- Conservatoire Royal de Liège, Liège
- École Supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Liège, Liège
- École Superieure des Arts Saint-Luc de Liège, Liège
- Institut Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie, Namur
- Arts², Mons
- Académie des Beaux-Arts de Tournai
- École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc Tournai, Tournai
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:
Institutes recognized by foreign countries
The following institutes are not recognized by the Flemish or French speaking communities, but by a foreign country:
- American University, Brussels Center for European Studies (headquarters: Washington, District of Columbia, United States)
- Boston University Brussels (headquarters: Boston, USA)
- University of Kent (headquarters: Canterbury, United Kingdom)
- Business University, Brussels (headquarters: San Jose, Costa Rica)
Institutions with external validation
The following academic institutions offer accredited degree programmes which are externally validated by foreign institutions of higher education and learning:
- Bhaktivedanta College, Durbuy (degrees externally validated by the University of Chester, UK)
- International School of Protocol and Diplomacy, Brussels(degrees externally awarded by the Universidad Camilo José Cela, Spain)
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 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) | 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 Louvain (Université Catholique de Louvain) | 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 | – |
See also
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
- Education in Belgium
- List of Belgian Nobel laureates
- List of colleges and universities
- List of colleges and universities by country
- Science and technology in Belgium
- University Foundation
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
External links
- Belnet, the Belgian national research network for education, research and public services.
- Belgian Science Policy Office
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Universitaire Associatie Brussel
- Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel
- Research.be, The Belgian Portal for Research and Innovation