Universiteit Gent (UGent)

In 1811, one of the best Belgian Universities was founded. At the moment, Ghent University is on the list of the largest and most successful schools in the Flemish region. For the long history of the university, the language used to teach it changed twice. Initially, the education was in Latin, then it was replaced by French, and already in 1930, they began to teach in Dutch. The university produces highly qualified humanitarians, as well as naturalists and technicians.

The most famous and advanced areas of study at the Universiteit Gent are biology and medicine. According to experts, Ghent University perfectly prepares students of nursing, veterinary medicine and psychology. According to these programs, it is considered one of the strongest educational institutions.

Programs of a humanitarian direction are quite popular among students. Particular attention should be paid to the courses of history, archeology, geography. Also, the engineering department enjoys an excellent reputation. His teachers not only give fundamental knowledge to students, but also help them to engage in research activities.

In Universiteit Gent the main research areas are: chemical technology, civil engineering, psychology and sociology of development.

All the main buildings of the educational institution are in Ghent. The library deserves special attention, which was built according to the design of the famous architect Henri van de Velde. The building itself is made in the art nouveau style. Some of the university buildings are located outside of Ghent, in Ostend and in Kortrijk.

To enroll in this institution, the entrant must provide a document on the termination of the previous place of study, translated into one of the following languages:

• English;
• German;
• French;
• Dutch.

The document must be assured with an apostille. This requirement is relevant for applicants for bachelor's and master's programs.

Those entering the university and wishing to study in the Dutch language are required to provide the selection committee with a certificate confirming a high level of possession. The document can be obtained at the university or in the Netherlands Language Union. Masters can choose to study the English language program. To obtain the possibility of such education, the applicant must provide a certificate (received no more than 2 years ago), confirming the level of English. IELTS results from 6.0 and TOEFL are higher than 72. If there is no similar certificate from the entrant, he can pass the exam at University. The admissible result for enrollment is B2.

Foreign applicants must apply before March 1.

The tuition fee and scholarship payments

The tuition fee is € 890 per academic year. The annual residence in the student hostel will cost € 4,500. A little more expensive will be to rent a separate apartment, if you rent for two - you need to expect a little more than € 5,000 per person.

Students from developing countries can apply for Erasmus Plus scholarships. Students are offered various grants, including many European ones.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision