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HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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University college in Flanders, Belgium

HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (University College Ghent, Dutch: Hogeschool Gent), often shortened to just HOGENT, is the largest university college in Flanders, with seven faculties, one School of Arts and over 17,000 students as of 2022. Its establishment in 1995 is the outcome of two successful mergers that involved sixteen Belgian institutions of higher education. Many had been influential leaders in higher education for several decades.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1995Founded1
  • HeadquartersGhent, Belgium1
  • Websitewww.hogent.be
  • Legal formpublic institution1
  • LEI967600C39DY8C6UK23083
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressGeraard de Duivelstraat 5, 9000 Gent, Belgium3
  • Registered withFederal Public Service Economy (Ministry of Economy), 02556477553

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HOGENT Schoonmeersen gebouw C en D
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HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (University College Ghent, Dutch: Hogeschool Gent), often shortened to just HOGENT, is the largest university college in Flanders, with seven faculties, one School of Arts and over 17,000 students as of 2022. Its establishment in 1995 is the outcome of two successful mergers that involved sixteen Belgian institutions of higher education. Many had been influential leaders in higher education for several decades. The current faculties are spread over the city center of Ghent and Aalst.2

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Campus Locations

University College Ghent is a modern urban university college located throughout the city of Ghent. The main campus is Campus Schoonmeersen, which is home to most bachelors the University offers. There are also campuses in the neighbouring cities of Aalst and Melle.

Student facilities and services

Student facilities include libraries, concert halls, learning centres, research and study centres, a 3,000 m² sports centre and much more. Additionally, University College Ghent offers its students a complete range of student services, from housing and catering to student jobs, cultural events and medical assistance. All these services are centrally organized by the Office for Student Services and Student Life.

Research and service provision

Nearly 414 researchers are actively involved in more than 110 research projects.

Funding

In 2008, University College Ghent’s research funds totalled €13 million, an increase of €2 million euros on the previous year.

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded CTL1

Timeline

  1. 1995Founded Founded1

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