Hogeschool Gent
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
- 1995
Overview
HOGENT (Hogeschool Gent) is a public university college (hogeschool) in Ghent, Belgium, established in 1995. As one of the largest hogescholen in Flanders, HOGENT offers a comprehensive range of higher education programmes: graduate diplomas (graduaten), professional bachelor degrees, academic bachelor and master degrees (through the School of Arts – KASK & Conservatorium), bachelor-after-bachelor and master-after-master specialisations, postgraduate certificates, and micro-credentials. Study areas include business and management, biotechnology and agronomy, biomedical laboratory technology, chemistry, digital design and development, electromechanics, ergotherapy, wood technology, human resources management, interior design, landscape and garden architecture, speech therapy and audiology, medical technology, fashion technology, education (early childhood, primary, secondary), organisation and management, orthopedagogy, social work, textile technology, applied informatics, real estate, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, and the performing and visual arts. HOGENT has multiple campuses across Ghent (Schoonmeersen, Mercator, Vesalius, Ledeganck, Bijloke, Grote Sikkel), as well as campuses in Aalst and Melle. The primary language of instruction is Dutch. HOGENT is recognised by the Flemish government and its programmes are accredited by the NVAO.
Fields of study
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Agriculture & Biotechnology
- Architecture & Construction
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Digital Design & Development
- Electromechanics
- Ergotherapy
- Health Care
- Human Resources Management
- Interior Design
- IT & Computer Science
- Landscape & Garden Architecture
- Law
- Education
- Fashion Technology
- Medical Technology
- Music & Performing Arts
- Nursing
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Orthopedagogy
- Social Work
- Speech Therapy & Audiology
- Textile Technology
- Visual Arts & Design
- Wood Technology
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn (September), Spring (February)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
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
From about $737 / year
Domestic students
€682 – €939 / year
Maximum tuition for a 2-year graduate programme (60 credits): €938.80/year; for a 3-year graduate programme: €682.10/year. Students with a study grant or part-time enrolment pay less. Tuition varies by programme and trajectory.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educatieve graduaatsopleiding (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Graduaat Accounting administration (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Graduaat Basisverpleegkunde (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Graduaat Bouwkundig tekenen (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Graduaat Elektromechanische systemen (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
