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Ghent University

Q: What is Ghent University known for?

With a total of 36,000 students and 9,000 staff, UGhent is one of the major research universities in Belgium. Its 11 faculties offer a wide academic portfolio, including courses in every scientific discipline, while its research investment averages around £180 million annually.

Q: Does Ghent University accept international students?

More than 6,800 foreign students (14% of the total student population), including exchange students, studied at Ghent University during the academic year 2019-2020.

Q: Is Ghent University public?

Yes. Ghent University (Dutch: Universiteit Gent, abbreviated as UGhent) is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium.

Q: How much does it cost to live in Ghent?

An estimate of the cost of living in Ghent, Belgium: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,157$ (INR 2.36 Lakhs) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 889$ (INR 66,600) without rent. Ghent is 29.98% less expensive than New York (without rent).

Ghent, Belgium

Public | Estd. 1817

14%

International Student Rate

April

Intakes

100%

Acceptance Rate

7:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

44 : 56

Male: Female Ratio

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History, Affiliations, and Rankings

Ghent University began its journey in 1817 when King William I, as part of a policy to stem the intellectual and academic lag in the southern part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands (later to become Belgium), established the University. In 1991, it officially changed its name from Rijksuniversiteit Gent to Universiteit Gent, following an increased grant of autonomy by the government of the Flemish Community. Today, it is not only one of the major universities in Belgium, but also a top 100 world university that educates 49,000+ students. The University is academically affiliated with CESAER, European Universities Association, The Guild, and the S Group. According to QS World University Rankings 2022 Ghent ranks #141, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranks the University #96, while the US News and World Report ranks it at #92 globally.

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