UHasselt is a young and dynamic university in Limburg, known for its innovative educational approach, strong regional ties, and research in specific fields like life sciences and materials.
Address: Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Life Sciences, Materials Science, Data Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Transportations
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
EURECA-PRO (European University for Responsible Consumption and Production). Good regional and Euregional (Benelux, Germany) network.
Research:
Biomedical research (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, neuroscience), Environmental sciences and sustainable development, Materials science and nanotechnology, Statistics and data science.
Famous Alumnis:
Lambert Klinkeberg
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1000
Current students***:
7000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
20000
Pros
Focus on innovation in education (e.g., problem-based learning), strong student support, close ties with local industry and research parks (e.g., Corda Campus).
Cons
Smaller range of studies compared to large comprehensive universities, primarily Dutch-taught at bachelor level.
Best For
Innovative education and research in life sciences, materials, and data science in a regional context.
- Biomedical Sensors, Environmental Impact, Innovation, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Materials, Sustainable Development
*: 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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