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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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Belgian higher education organization a non-selective institution. 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 Ratenon-selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Ghent University
Colours Blue and yellow
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Campus Location

Address Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25
Ghent
9000 East Flanders
Belgium
Ghent University Phone Number +32 (9) 264 3011
Ghent University Fax Number +32 (9) 264 3589
Other locations Kortrijk

Ghent University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Ghent University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Ghent University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ghent University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ghent University.

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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Ghent University's admission information.

Ghent University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Ghent University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Ghent University a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ghent University's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ghent University.

Ghent University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ghent University has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Ghent University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Ghent University's Control Type Control Type

Ghent University is a public higher education institution.


Ghent University's Entity Type Entity Type

Ghent University 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Ghent University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Ghent University's main facilities:


Ghent University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Ghent University's Library


Ghent University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Ghent University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Ghent University's main services:


Ghent University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Ghent University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Ghent University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1817


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ghent University'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 academic divisions and a simplified 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Ghent University '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 of some Ghent University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Ghent University's Facebook page Ghent University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Ghent University's Twitter page Ghent University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Ghent University's YouTube channel Ghent University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Ghent University's Instagram page Ghent University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Ghent University's main 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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