Howest is a university of applied sciences in West Flanders, renowned for its innovative and creative programs, especially in digital arts, cybersecurity, and applied computer science.
Address: Marksesteenweg 58, 8500 Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium
Digital Arts & Entertainment, Cybersecurity, Applied Computer Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Member of various international networks for applied sciences universities. Strong ties with the creative and tech industries.
Research:
Applied research in digital innovation, cybersecurity, energy, product development, and health technology.
Famous Alumnis:
Lino Van Reeth (Digital Arts)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
900
Current students***:
10000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Cutting-edge programs in new technologies (e.g., game development, cybersecurity), strong focus on creativity and entrepreneurship, close industry collaboration.
Cons
Primarily bachelor-level, located in smaller cities (Kortrijk, Bruges), some niche programs may have limited enrollment.
Best For
Innovative programs in digital technologies, design, and applied computer science.
- Agile Methodology, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Design Thinking, Innovation, User experience (UX), User Interface (UI)
*: 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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