Howest University of Applied Sciences: Statistics

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#4253 of 14,131 In the World
#1122 of 2,785 In Europe
#14 of 63 In Belgium
#1 of 2 In Kortrijk
#1708 of 2,524 For Environmental Engineering
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.howest.be
Languages
Dutch;English
Acceptance rate
26%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Diploma secundar onderwijs) or recognized equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February - June)

Research profile

Howest University of Applied Sciences has published 492 scientific papers with 14,831 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.

Publications
492
Citations
14,831

Howest University of Applied Sciences majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
329 / 10,222
Chemistry
277 / 10,383
Physics
272 / 7,360
Biology
254 / 10,102
Environmental Science
245 / 9,117
Computer Science
219 / 4,750
Quantum and Particle physics
205 / 4,843
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
172 / 4,357
Organic Chemistry
155 / 6,377
Medicine
152 / 4,316
Geology
146 / 6,818
Ecology
131 / 6,204
Materials Science
124 / 3,684
Biochemistry
121 / 5,210
Genetics
118 / 5,039
Mathematics
103 / 2,457
Electrical Engineering
97 / 3,065
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
96 / 1,886
Philosophy
95 / 2,065
Business
94 / 2,420
Paleontology
92 / 3,234
Geography and Cartography
90 / 2,704
Psychology
85 / 1,809
Statistics
82 / 1,981
Political Science
70 / 1,717
Optical Engineering
69 / 1,299
Law
65 / 1,713
Environmental Management
61 / 3,362
Mechanical Engineering
60 / 1,217
Nutrition and Food Science
57 / 2,816
Management
56 / 1,314
Sociology
56 / 974
Environmental Engineering
56 / 2,514
Linguistics
53 / 1,271
Pathology
51 / 2,063
Telecommunications
49 / 1,224
History
48 / 1,375
Oceanography
48 / 3,436
Economics
47 / 1,288
Art & Design
45 / 984

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 2 12
1991 4 22
1992 6 25
1993 2 18
1994 2 13
1995 5 13
1996 3 23
1997 4 29
1998 3 40
1999 0 33
2000 2 36
2001 3 38
2002 7 52
2003 7 51
2004 9 66
2005 9 127
2006 8 89
2007 13 105
2008 24 128
2009 16 184
2010 38 246
2011 38 355
2012 42 534
2013 32 742
2014 28 841
2015 27 1035
2016 13 1046
2017 15 1154
2018 13 1105
2019 16 1203
2020 22 1418
2021 26 1708
2022 18 1569
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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, Nursing, 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 : 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

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