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University College Ghent

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world rank  1632

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Overview

Established in 1995, the Hogeschool Gent (University College Ghent) 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 Aalst. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Hogeschool Gent (HoGent) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Hogeschool Gent (HoGent) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HoGent also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University College Ghent's Control Typepublic

Entity

University College Ghent's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University College Ghent' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University College Ghent's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University College Ghent
Colours Dark blue, light blue and black
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Campus Location

Address Geraard de Duivelstraat 5
Ghent
9000 East Flanders
Belgium
University College Ghent Phone Number +32 (9) 243 3333
University College Ghent Fax Number +32 (9) 266 0801
Other locations Aalst

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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 University College Ghent'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 University College Ghent's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 University College Ghent'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 University College Ghent.

University College Ghent: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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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 University College Ghent's admission information.

University College Ghent's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University College Ghent's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University College Ghent a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University College Ghent's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University College Ghent's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University College Ghent's Admission Office Admission Office

Kortrijksesteenweg 14
Gent 9000
(9) 243 3459


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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 University College Ghent.

University College Ghent's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University College Ghent has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University College Ghent's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


University College Ghent's Control Type Control Type

University College Ghent is a public higher education institution.


University College Ghent's Entity Type Entity Type

University College Ghent is a non-profit higher education institution.


University College Ghent's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University College Ghent's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University College Ghent 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 University College Ghent's main facilities:


University College Ghent's Library University Library

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


University College Ghent's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

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


University Services

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


University College Ghent'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.

University College Ghent's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University College Ghent's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University College Ghent's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University College Ghent'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.


University College Ghent's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1995


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC International)
  • Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)
  • Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC)
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Anna Lindh Foundation
  • Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals (ASTP)
  • CDIO
  • Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)
  • Conférence Internationale des Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes
  • Educational Testing Service
  • European Accounting Association
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • European Higher Education Society
  • European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS)
  • European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)
  • International Federation of Landscape Architects Europe (IFLA Europe)
  • European forum of Logistics education
  • European Foundation for Quality Management
  • European League of Institutes of the Arts
  • European Language Council (ELC)
  • European Society of Translation Studies
  • European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE)
  • Association of Agricultural Education in Europe (EUROPEA)
  • International Real Estate Federation
  • Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs
  • GUIDE SHARE Europe (GSE)
  • International Association for the Development of Advances in Technology (IADAT)
  • International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML)
  • International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Association for European Life Science Universities (ICA)
  • International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED)
  • International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)
  • International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
  • International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
  • Institute of Internal Auditors-Belgium (IIABel)
  • Institutional Management in Higher Education
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association
  • International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
  • International Society for Music Education (ISME)
  • International Triticale Association (ITA)
  • Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
  • International Musicological Society (IMS)
  • Koninklijke Vereniging voor Nederlandse Muziekgeschiedenis
  • Music Library Association (MLA)
  • Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
  • Network on European Communications and Transport Activity Research (NECTAR)
  • European Network for Language and Business Studies
  • Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
  • Vlaams-Europees verbindingsagentschap (VLEVA)
  • Vereniging voor Muziektheorie (VvM)

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 University College Ghent '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

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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