Ghent University

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, Ghent

  • #162 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 40,750Total Students
  • 6,051Faculty
  • 5,749Int'l Students

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Ghent University offers two types of master’s programs: initial programs (intended to lay the foundation for a further specialization from your bachelor’s degree) and advanced/subsequent, which provide high standard specialization opportunities. The university also offers Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programs, offered jointly by Ghent and a partner university. You will need a bachelor’s degree to study an initial master’s program, and a master’s degree for an advanced master’s program.

For students wishing to study in English, there are currently more than 80 English-taught master’s degrees available, including many engineering and science courses. Tuition fees are €906.10 for EEA students and start at €1764.10 (~US$1,080) for non-EU students (for initial master’s degrees).

About

Ghent University offers two types of master’s programs: initial programs (intended to lay the foundation for a further specialization from your bachelor’s degree) and advanced/subsequent, which provide high standard specialization opportunities. The university also offers Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programs, offered jointly by Ghent and a partner university. You will need a bachelor’s degree to study an initial master’s program, and a master’s degree for an advanced master’s program.

For students wishing to study in English, there are currently more than 80 English-taught master’s degrees available, including many engineering and science courses. Tuition fees are €906.10 for EEA students and start at €1764.10 (~US$1,080) for non-EU students (for initial master’s degrees).

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #148
  • 2014
    #122
  • 2015
    #=129
  • 2016
    #=124
  • 2017
    #=131
  • 2018
    #=125
  • 2019
    #138
  • 2020
    #=130
  • 2021
    #=135
  • 2022
    #141
  • 2023
    #=143
  • 2024
    #=159
  • 2025
    #=169
  • 2026
    #162

Student & Staff

Total students
40,750

48%
52%

International students
5,749

81%
19%

Total faculty staff
6,051

1809
4242

Total students
40,750

48%
52%

International students
5,749

81%
19%

Total faculty staff
6,051

4242
1809
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Campus locations

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, Ghent, BE,

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 , Ghent , Belgium , 9000

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