Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1817
Overview
Ghent University (Universiteit Gent) is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium (Flemish Community), founded in 1817. It is among the largest and most prominent universities in Belgium, with 11 faculties spanning law, arts, medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, political and social sciences, engineering, sciences, economics, bioscience engineering, and psychology. Programmes are offered primarily in Dutch, with a growing range of English-taught master programmes. The university has its main campus in Ghent, an additional campus in Kortrijk, and a campus in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University holds a positive institutional review by NVAO (valid 2022–2028) and is a member of the European University Network (ENGAGE). It actively promotes research, lifelong learning, and international engagement.
Fields of study
- Law
- Criminology
- Arts
- Philosophy
- Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Natural Sciences
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Bioscience Engineering
- Psychology
- Educational Sciences
Accreditation: NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studentencentrum@ugent.be
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in de Afrikaanse talen en culturen (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemische technologie - Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.