Howest University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3655 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1037 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #13 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 2 | In Kortrijk |
| #1938 of 3,007 | For Environmental Engineering |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.howest.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* The Howest University of Applied Sciences 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 (Diploma secundar onderwijs) or recognized equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February - June) |
Research profile
Howest University of Applied Sciences has published 658 scientific papers with 22,520 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.
Howest University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 23 |
| 1994 | 6 | 22 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 6 | 35 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 |
| 1998 | 4 | 44 |
| 1999 | 0 | 48 |
| 2000 | 2 | 39 |
| 2001 | 4 | 47 |
| 2002 | 12 | 64 |
| 2003 | 5 | 61 |
| 2004 | 12 | 72 |
| 2005 | 16 | 139 |
| 2006 | 12 | 112 |
| 2007 | 24 | 139 |
| 2008 | 21 | 151 |
| 2009 | 26 | 227 |
| 2010 | 46 | 317 |
| 2011 | 55 | 496 |
| 2012 | 49 | 669 |
| 2013 | 36 | 874 |
| 2014 | 26 | 1139 |
| 2015 | 16 | 1275 |
| 2016 | 18 | 1321 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1478 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1448 |
| 2019 | 23 | 1548 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1858 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1884 |
| 2022 | 25 | 1879 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1809 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1724 |
| 2025 | 20 | 1471 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1000 per semester (EUR) |
|---|
The Howest University of Applied Sciences 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 Howest University of Applied Sciences.
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 | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Bachelor | Architecture, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Leisure Studies, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Work, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master | Architecture, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Leisure Studies, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Occupational Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Work, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
Howest University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Business Studies and Management | Business Administration, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Journalism, Leisure Studies, Management, Management Systems, Telecommunications Services, Tourism |
| Department/Division : Education | Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Department/Division : Engineering and Technology | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Technology |
| Department/Division : Medical Sciences | Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences | Psychology, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | HOWEST UAS Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Marksesteenweg 58 Kortrijk, 8500 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 78,000 |