University College Ghent: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2071 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #714 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #12 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #2 of 4 | In Ghent |
| #484 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- hogent.be
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* University College Ghent 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 | October to July (October - January; February-July) |
Research profile
University College Ghent has published 2,843 scientific papers with 88,860 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Philosophy, Political Science, Physics, and Psychology.
University College Ghent majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 26 |
| 1994 | 2 | 22 |
| 1995 | 2 | 26 |
| 1996 | 1 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 | 22 |
| 1998 | 5 | 27 |
| 1999 | 6 | 29 |
| 2000 | 13 | 33 |
| 2001 | 11 | 48 |
| 2002 | 13 | 68 |
| 2003 | 15 | 61 |
| 2004 | 24 | 74 |
| 2005 | 41 | 136 |
| 2006 | 66 | 194 |
| 2007 | 97 | 372 |
| 2008 | 131 | 753 |
| 2009 | 184 | 1015 |
| 2010 | 253 | 1440 |
| 2011 | 277 | 1983 |
| 2012 | 300 | 2942 |
| 2013 | 234 | 3666 |
| 2014 | 105 | 4720 |
| 2015 | 108 | 4863 |
| 2016 | 90 | 5144 |
| 2017 | 106 | 5435 |
| 2018 | 102 | 5701 |
| 2019 | 98 | 6682 |
| 2020 | 92 | 7231 |
| 2021 | 116 | 7722 |
| 2022 | 88 | 7685 |
| 2023 | 89 | 7612 |
| 2024 | 64 | 6937 |
| 2025 | 72 | 6269 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University College Ghent gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied Computer Science | €940 |
| Bachelor in Business Management | €940 |
| Bachelor in Communication Management | €940 |
| Bachelor in Early Childhood Education | €940 |
| Bachelor in Electromechanics | €940 |
| Bachelor in Energy Management | €940 |
| Bachelor in Industrial Product Design | €940 |
| Bachelor in Journalism | €940 |
| Bachelor in Marketing | €940 |
| Bachelor in Office Management | €940 |
| Bachelor in Social Work | €940 |
| Bachelor in Teacher Education | €940 |
All tuition costs are in Euros (€)
University College Ghent has financial aid programs.
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 University College Ghent.
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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor | Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dietetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Real Estate, Retailing and Wholesaling, Secondary Education, Social Welfare, Social Work, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Textile Technology, Visual Arts, Wood Technology |
|---|---|
| Master | Agriculture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Horticulture, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Public Administration, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Welfare, Social Work, Special Education, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation |
University College Ghent alumni
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Lukas Dhont
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Lukas Dhont is a Belgian film director and screenwriter. His debut feature film, Girl, premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm awards. He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019. His second feature film, Close, premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where he shared the Grand Prix with Claire Denis' Stars At Noon. In 2023, Close was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film representing Belgium.
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Felix van Groeningen
- Occupations
- theatrical directorfilm producerperforming artistscenographerfilm director
- Biography
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Felix van Groeningen is a Belgian film director and screenwriter. He is most known for the drama film The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012), for which he was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 86th Academy Awards.
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Philippe Herreweghe
- Occupations
- choir directorconductorcomposer
- Biography
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Philippe Maria François Herreweghe, Knight Herreweghe is a Belgian conductor and choirmaster.
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Jonas Geirnaert
- Occupations
- comics artistcabaret performeranimatorpencilleractor
- Biography
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Jonas Geirnaert is a Belgian animator. He studied animation at the KASK in Ghent. In May 2004, he won the Short Film Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival with his animated short Flatlife (11 min). The first minute of the film was the only portion with sound because it was a student project that was unfinished at the time of the selection entry deadline.
University College Ghent faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Information Management | Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, Retailing and Wholesaling |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education, Health and Social Work | Biomedicine, Laboratory Techniques, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Agrobiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Fashion Design, Mechanics, Real Estate, Technology, Textile Technology, Wood Technology |
| School : Fine Arts | Design, Film, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
General information
| Alternative names | HoGent Hogeschool Gent |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatie Orgaan - NVAO) |
| Motto | Committed, Creative, Complete |
| Colors | dark blue, light blue, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | Geraard de Duivelstraat 5 Ghent, 9000 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 273,000 |