HOGENT is a large university of applied sciences in Flanders, offering a wide array of practically oriented bachelor programs, including strong technical and scientific departments.
Address: Valentin Vaerwyckweg 1, 9000 Gent, East Flanders, Belgium
Applied Engineering, Biotechnology, Information Technology
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
RUN-EU (Regional University Network – European University). Many international exchange programs and strong regional industry partnerships.
Research:
Applied research in areas like sustainable technology, social innovation, health and technology, digital transformation.
Famous Alumnis:
Helmut Lotti (studied briefly)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
17000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Strong practical orientation, close links with industry and professional fields, wide range of programs, modern facilities.
Cons
Mainly bachelor degrees, fewer master programs compared to universities, large student population can feel anonymous for some.
Best For
Practice-oriented higher education in technology, sciences, and applied arts.
- Agile Methodology, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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