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Ghent University

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Overview

Founded in 1817, the Universiteit Gent (Ghent University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ghent (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Flanders. This institution also has a branch campus in Kortrijk. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Universiteit Gent (UGent) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Universiteit Gent (UGent) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGent also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Ghent University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Ghent University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ghent University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

Ghent University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name (English) Ghent University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UGent
Founded 1817
Motto Inter Utrumque
In Between Both Extremes
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot
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University Location

Address Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25
Ghent
9000 East Flanders
Belgium
Ghent University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Ghent University Phone Number (9) 264 3011
Ghent University Fax Number (9) 264 3589
Other locations Kortrijk

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universiteit Gent is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universiteit Gent's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universiteit Gent categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universiteit Gent.



Ghent University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Ghent University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Ghent University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Ghent University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Ghent University has more than 4700 international students.

Ghent University's Admission Office Admission Office

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33
Gent 9000



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Ghent University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Ghent University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Ghent University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Ghent University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Ghent University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Ghent University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Ghent University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Ghent University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Ghent University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Ghent University's Library


Ghent University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Ghent University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Ghent University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Ghent University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Ghent University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Ghent University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ghent University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Ghent University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Ghent University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ghent University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1817


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Gent's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Gent's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiteit Gent 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Ghent University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universiteit Gent's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universiteit Gent's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universiteit Gent's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universiteit Gent's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiteit Gent's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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