PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Limburg is known for its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and its ‘X-factor’ (cross-disciplinary projects and personal development). It offers strong technical and digital media programs.
Address: Elfde-Liniestraat 24, 3500 Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Information Technology, Engineering, Digital Arts
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
International collaborations for student projects and exchanges. Strong regional network in Limburg.
Research:
Practice-based research in technology, art & design, business, education, healthcare and welfare, often involving ‘PXL-Labs’.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
10000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Emphasis on student entrepreneurship and cross-disciplinary projects, modern campus, strong community feel.
Cons
Primarily Dutch-taught programs, located in Limburg which is less central than Brussels or Antwerp.
Best For
Entrepreneurial and innovative applied sciences and arts education in Limburg.
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- Linkedin Alumni Page
- Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Thinking, Information Technology (IT), Innovation, Project Management, User-Centered Design
*: 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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