Ghent University Universiteit Gent (UGent)
IAU-019857
Belgium - Flemish Community
General Information
Also University Hospital
Public
Founded by King William I of the Netherlands in 1817. The official language of the University was originally Latin; this changed to French in 1830 and to Dutch in 1930. Ghent University is today one of the most important academic institutions of Belgium and has an important international educational and scientific role. Acquired present status and title 1991.
September to September
Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; Entrance examination for engineering and medicine programs
National:EU/EEA residents: 947.20 per annum (undergraduate); 1847.20 - 5687.20 per annum (graduate) (EUR)
Dutch;English
Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization
(Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO)
co-ed
Officers
Head : Rik Van de Walle
Job title:Rector
Years of office:2017-
Senior Administrative Officer : Mieke Van Herreweghe
Job title:Vice Rector
Years of office:2017-
International Relations Officer : Frederik De Decker
Job title:Head of International Relations Office
Divisions
Campus Abroad : Ghent University Global Campus (Incheon, Korea)
Fields of study:Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Molecular Biology
Faculty : Arts and Philosophy
Fields of study:African Languages, African Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Dutch, Eastern European Studies, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Greek, History, Latin, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Musicology, Nordic Studies, North African Studies, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Southeast Asian Studies, Theatre
Faculty : Bioscience Engineering
Fields of study:Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Crop Production, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Forest Management, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Management, Water Management
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration
Fields of study:Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Systems, Marketing
Faculty : Engineering
Fields of study:Applied Physics, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Thermal Engineering, Town Planning
Faculty : Law
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences
Fields of study:Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Dentistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Genetics, Immunology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urology
Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fields of study:Pharmacy
Faculty : Political and Social Sciences
Fields of study:Communication Studies, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Psychology and Educational Sciences
Fields of study:Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Pedagogy, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Special Education
Faculty : Sciences
Faculty : Veterinary Medicine
Fields of study:Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science
Degrees
Bachelor
Master
Doctor
Student & Staff Numbers
Statistics Year:2017-2018
Full Time Total:6221
Statistics Year:2017-2018
Total:41669
Updated on 26-05-2020