About the university

One of Belgium's most important higher education and research institutions. A public university founded in 1817, known for engineering, veterinary medicine, biosciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. Highly international with many English programs.

Key information

• Location: Ghent, BE
• Ranking #171
• QS #171
• THE #138
• National ranking #2
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Engineering
• Sciences
• Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
• Pharmacy

Programs (24)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Architecture
• Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Law
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Physics
• Psychology

Student body

• Total students: 44,000
• International students: 18%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €350 - €800 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €960 - €4,200 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: UGent Doctoral fellowships, Erasmus+, BOF scholarships for international PhD students
• Additional costs: Books €250-450/year, lab materials €100-200/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1817
• Teaching languages: Dutch, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.ugent.be