Ghent University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #132 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #37 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 4 | In Ghent |
| #2 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top100 | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 50,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ugent.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* Ghent University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; Entrance examination for engineering and medicine programs |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to September |
| Enrollment | 50,000 |
| Full time employee | 6,221 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Research profile
Ghent University is a world-class research university with 148,537 scientific papers published and 5,134,112 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Ghent University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 697 | 6327 |
| 1994 | 802 | 7383 |
| 1995 | 904 | 8449 |
| 1996 | 979 | 8836 |
| 1997 | 992 | 9984 |
| 1998 | 1119 | 11390 |
| 1999 | 1180 | 13187 |
| 2000 | 1430 | 16030 |
| 2001 | 1634 | 18006 |
| 2002 | 2249 | 23593 |
| 2003 | 2165 | 29255 |
| 2004 | 2521 | 33937 |
| 2005 | 2948 | 40940 |
| 2006 | 3152 | 49933 |
| 2007 | 3409 | 60067 |
| 2008 | 3837 | 71096 |
| 2009 | 4311 | 86194 |
| 2010 | 4780 | 102531 |
| 2011 | 5347 | 120676 |
| 2012 | 5629 | 143779 |
| 2013 | 5763 | 164768 |
| 2014 | 6412 | 189850 |
| 2015 | 6564 | 203271 |
| 2016 | 6819 | 219368 |
| 2017 | 6573 | 242439 |
| 2018 | 7244 | 272293 |
| 2019 | 7558 | 317047 |
| 2020 | 8288 | 389299 |
| 2021 | 8430 | 444550 |
| 2022 | 7950 | 449235 |
| 2023 | 8050 | 467491 |
| 2024 | 6711 | 465637 |
| 2025 | 5008 | 423688 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | EU/EEA residents: 947.20 per annum (undergraduate); 1847.20 - 5687.20 per annum (graduate) (EUR) |
|---|
Ghent University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ghent University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ghent University alumni
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Peter Piot
- Enrolled in Ghent University
- In 1974 graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- virologistuniversity teacherpoliticianmicrobiologistphysician
- Biography
-
Sir Peter Karel, Baron Piot is a Belgian-British microbiologist known for his research into Ebola and AIDS.
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Guy Verhofstadt
- Occupations
- authorpolitician
- Biography
-
Guy Maurice Marie Louise Verhofstadt is a Belgian politician who served as the prime minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008. He was a member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Belgium from 2009 until 2024. Verhofstadt was a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives from 1985 to 2009. He served as deputy prime minister of Belgium and minister of Budget from 1985 to 1992. He was the prime minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008. During this period, he gradually moved away from neoliberalism and became more of a centrist figure.
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August Kekulé
- Occupations
- university teacherchemistpedagogue
- Biography
-
Friedrich August Kekulé, later Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz, was a German organic chemist. From the 1850s until his death, Kekulé was one of the most prominent chemists in Europe, especially in the field of theoretical chemistry. He was the principal founder of the theory of chemical structure and in particular the Kekulé structure of benzene.
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Petra De Sutter
- Occupations
- gynecologistuniversity teacherpoliticianauthorphysician
- Biography
-
Petra De Sutter is a Belgian transgender gynaecologist and politician, who served as federal Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium. Following her term, she was elected rector of Ghent University.
Ghent University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Ghent University Global Campus (Incheon, Korea) | Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Molecular Biology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Philosophy | 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 | 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 | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Systems, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering | 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 : Medicine and Health Sciences | 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 | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Political and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Psychology and Educational Sciences | Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Pedagogy, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Special Education |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UGent Universiteit Gent |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1817 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Motto | Inter Utrumque In Between Both Extremes |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 Ghent, 9000 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 273,000 |