The Global Rank
# 508
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Free University of Brussels / Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Free University of Brussels / Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 7
in Belgium
Regional Position
# 211
in Europe
Impact Rank
# 973
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 409
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 390
Top performance in academic excellence
Free University of Brussels / Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB Historical Ranking
Review Free University of Brussels / Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 508 | 211 | 7 | 973 | 409 | 390 |
| 2026 | jan | 540 | 219 | 7 | 1316 | 649 | 443 |
| 2025 | july | 567 | 218 | 6 | 1316 | 649 | 443 |
| 2025 | jan | 567 | 218 | 6 | 1285 | 642 | 412 |
| 2022 | jan | 495 | 173 | 7 | 972 | 739 | 391 |
| 2021 | jan | 504 | 181 | 6 | 991 | 826 | 350 |
| 2020 | jan | 784 | 261 | 6 | 3132 | 941 | 335 |
Universities Ranked Close to Free University Of Brussels Vrije Universiteit Brussel Vub in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 499 | Brandeis University | |
| 500 | Victoria University of Wellington | |
| 501 | Nottingham Trent University | |
| 502 | Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro UERJ | |
| 502 | Florida Atlantic University | |
| 503 | Università degli Studi di Trieste | |
| 504 | Universidad de Oviedo | |
| 505 | Universidade de Santiago de Compostela | |
| 506 | Loyola University Chicago | |
| 507 | Medical College of Wisconsin |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 509 | University of Rhode Island | |
| 510 | Universidad de Valladolid | |
| 511 | City University London | |
| 512 | Universidade Federal da Bahia | |
| 513 | Universidad de Castilla la Mancha | |
| 514 | University of Plymouth | |
| 515 | Jilin University / 吉林大学 | |
| 516 | Kent State University | |
| 517 | Technische Universität Berlin | |
| 518 | University of Maryland Baltimore County |