Science and technology in Wallonia

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Science and technology in Wallonia, the southern region of Belgium (Europe), is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes.

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Universities in Wallonia

Universities in Wallonia are part of the universities of the French Community.

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) is among the top 200 universities worldwide.[ citation needed ]

According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, [1] the University of Liège is among the top 200 universities in Europe and top 400 universities worldwide.

Technology institutes

Wallonia is home to several science and technology organizations.

Science Parks

Several science parks associated with the universities are spread over Wallonia.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aula Magna (UCLouvain)</span> Building in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Louvain School of Engineering</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">UCLouvain Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning</span>

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References

  1. Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Cybermetrics Lab, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain. Retrieved on November 20, 2007