Established in 1817 after a proclamation by King William I, Ghent University has 11 faculties and is renowned worldwide in biotechnology, aquaculture, microelectronics and history. It is a top 100 university that has numerous Nobel prize winning alumni. The university's credo is "Dare to Think' and they encourage free thinking and learning amongst their students. Based in the historical city of Ghent in Flanders, the university is a multicultural institution that has a vibrant student scene.
Discover Ghent: a human-scale city with the heartbeat of a metropolis, a city of trailblazers and free spirits and an authentic place with a rich past and an exciting future. Ghent is a vibrant city in the centre of Europe. Combining historical beauty with culture, creativity and an excellent restaurant and nightlife scene, Ghent is called Europe’s best kept secret by Lonely Planet and ranked as the third most authentic destination in the world according to National Geographic Traveller Magazine.
- Degree Suitability
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Suitable for degrees in History.
- University Information
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Host equivalent of 60 Aberdeen credits: 30
- Finances
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Belgium is a Group 2 country under the Turing scheme.
There are currently no additional scholarship opportunities associated with Ghent University.
Please consult our Finance section for more information.
- Feedback
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If you would like to view direct feedback from previous Go Abroad students following their exchange, you can request access by emailing the Go Abroad Team.
- Apply
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For more information visit our How to Apply page on our website.