Brussels, Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Université Libre de Bruxelles published 4,602 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 5.9% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 64% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 199th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 5th in Belgium.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 273 cited 50+ times | 87 |
| Research output | 4,602 articles | 79 |
| Share highly cited | 5.9% of its articles | 93 |
| International collaboration | 64% with co-authors abroad | 94 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Belgium train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO): recognized until 2028 November
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Questions
How does Université Libre de Bruxelles rank for medicine?
It ranks 199th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 5th in Belgium on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Université Libre de Bruxelles: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/belgium/universite-libre-de-bruxelles/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)