Excellence in research-based education is guaranteed by our world-renowned scientific teams as exemplified by recognised international rankings. . Ghent University has been ranked in the top 50 of the QS World University Ranking for the subject Agriculture & Forestry, and in the top 100 for the subjects Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences.
4 - Extensive career support and alumni initiatives
We assist our graduates in the transition to their professional life through a number of career support initiatives. Furthermore, our alumni become part of our UGent community and enjoy our alumni services.
5 - A welcoming internationally-oriented study and living environment
Ghent University is very active in ERASMUS Mundus and other international education schemes thus actively attracting international students. The university counts 12% international students (and 39% international PhD students!).
The City of Ghent is a mid-sized student city with a rich history, a vibrant cultural life and a dynamic and modern economic drive.
6 - An enjoyable and centrally located faculty campus
The Faculty of Bioscience Engineering is located on a spacious campus in walking distance of the historical city centre .
7 - Adequate and affordable student housing
The university Housing Office rents out rooms, studios and flats. It caters to international students, staff and visitors. We also assist in finding a room on the private rented market.
8 - A wide range of student restaurants
Ghent University has a wide range of student restaurants, all situated in the vicinity of the faculties. Service and food are of a high quality, the prices are the lowest in town. You can alos find a plenty of possibilities for food and drinks in the city.
9 - Plenty of university sport facilities
Ghent University boasts a fully-equipped sports centre, with three large and two small halls for indoor activities, a 25-meter swimming pool, an instruction pool, two saunas, and mch more! Special attention is devoted to sports for disabled students. The university also offers individual supporting services and counselling for students who are actively involved in top-class sports.
Some of the sports that can be pursued are: aerobics, aikido, basketball, bujutsu, cross fit, condition gym, badminton, running, diving, BBB, handball, hockey, jazz-dance, jogging in group, judo, karate, kayaking, korfball, mini-football, rugby, sailing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, yoga, zumba etc.
10 - A wealth of culture & leisure opportunities at the university and at the city of Ghent
Ghent has a vibrant cultural and social life that students can enjoy or actively participate in. Moreover, Ghent is conveniently located in the centre of Europe at less than 2h travel from the cultural highlights of Paris, London and Amsterdam.
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