Ghent University

About

Ghent University is a large public research university in Ghent, in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, Belgium. It is a comprehensive university, teaching and researching across a broad range of disciplines including sciences, engineering, medicine, law, humanities and social sciences. Its main language of instruction is Dutch. The university is spread across several campuses in and around the city of Ghent.

Why international students choose it

• An international student may value Ghent University for its wide spread of subjects and its established research base across many fields
• While the base language of instruction is Dutch, the university offers a substantial and growing number of English-taught programmes, especially at Master's level, so applicants should check the language of each specific programme
• Ghent is a walkable, student-oriented Flemish city with good connections to Brussels and the wider EU
• International students may also appreciate the support services and English-language resources aimed at helping newcomers settle