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About
Ghent University, or Universiteit Gent (UGent), is a prominent public research university located in the historic city of Ghent, Belgium. Founded in 1817, it is one of the largest Belgian universities, consistently ranking among the top 100 worldwide. UGent is known for its comprehensive range of over 200 programs across 11 faculties and its strong focus on in-depth research, with a global campus in South Korea.
UNIREAL Score
87/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 87
Overview
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Ghent
- Established
- 1817
- Students
- 50,000
- Programs
- 200
- Tuition (yearly)
- €7,079
- Admission period
- November – June
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiteit Gent?
Universiteit Gent is located in Ghent, Belgium.
How much does it cost to study at Universiteit Gent?
Typical yearly tuition at Universiteit Gent is about €7,079. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Universiteit Gent?
Admission at Universiteit Gent usually runs November – June.
What can I study at Universiteit Gent?
Universiteit Gent offers about 200 programs, including Aquaculture, Bioinformatics - Bioscience Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Technology, Food Technology.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Universiteit Gent?
Universiteit Gent has a UNIREAL Score of 87/100, calculated from: research activity.
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