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With thirteen faculties and 16,000 students, University College Ghent is currently the largest university college
in Flanders
. Its establishment in 1995 is the outcome of two successful mergers that involved sixteen Belgian institutions of higher education. Many had been influential leaders in higher education for several decades. The current thirteen faculties are spread over the city center of Ghent
and Aalst
.
. It was founded in 1995 when thirteen institutes of higher education
merged. In 2001, a second merger took place to form University College Ghent as we know it today. In 2003, University College Ghent became part of the Ghent University Association, a cooperative body of universities and university colleges.
The governing bodies of University College Ghent are the Board of Governors, the President, the Executive Board, the Principal and his central administration, the Deans and the Faculty Councils.
. There are also campuses in the neighbouring cities of Aalst
and Melle
.
programmes, 14 academic bachelor programmes and 24 master
programmes in the following fields of study:
Five of the study programmes are taught exclusively in English. These programmes are specifically organized for foreign exchange students, but they are also open to Belgian students.
Furthermore, University College Ghent also offers a wide variety of follow-up programmes. On its English website, the intitute provides an up-to-date list of the study programmes.
and service provision. The multi-sector learning environment has a strong research tradition and boasts a number of research groups whose excellence is recognized internationally.
Currently, nearly 414 researchers are actively involved in more than 110 research projects. Over the years, University College Ghent has built up expertise in a great number of study fields, making it an ideal partner for businesses worldwide. Cooperation with external partners is a key requirement in an evermore global environment . With its growing number of partnerships and increasing student enrolments, University College Ghent is anticipating this trend.
Both education and research at University College Ghent is practice-based. As a consequence, University College Ghent possesses considerable know-how and expertise, which can be applied for the benefit of society and science in general.
At University College Ghent, small and medium-sized corporations can buy training and know-how. It is a knowledge centre that strives to produce and implement its knowledge within the region.
The mission of University College Ghent is reflected in its student mobility, its guaranteed transparent use of ECTS, the stimulation of active staff mobility, the support of international educational projects and international institutional cooperation through internationalization of curricula and internationalization at home.
Within the framework of the EU programmes, University College Ghent students get the opportunity to study or to undertake a work placement at a partner institution. Complementary study at one of its partner institutions is also encouraged and developed.
Each University College Ghent faculty has cooperation agreements with a number of partner institutions, amounting to no less than 250 bilateral agreements with institutions from 26 European countries.
, founded in 1741 and merged into the university in 1995. Concerts and exhibitions are considered an essential part of the educational experience and are organized throughout the academic year.
The Royal Conservatory of Music ("Koninklijk Conservatorium") was one of the sixteen cultural institution merged into the University in 1995, with a history and heritage in its own right. The founding director was Martin-Joseph Mengal
, in 1835. Notable students and faculty at the conservatory have included François-Auguste Gevaert
, who studied directly under Mengal in 1841, Paul-Henri-Joseph Lebrun
, who studied here and became a professor, and Edouard Potjes
, who served as professor of piano for 22 years.
The current department head of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent is Maarten Weyler.
University college
The term "university college" is used in a number of countries to denote college institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. A university college is often part of a larger university...
in Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
. Its establishment in 1995 is the outcome of two successful mergers that involved sixteen Belgian institutions of higher education. Many had been influential leaders in higher education for several decades. The current thirteen faculties are spread over the city center of Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
and Aalst
Aalst, Belgium
Aalst is a city and municipality on the Dender River, 19 miles northwest from Brussels. It is located in the Flemish province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the city of Aalst itself and the villages of Baardegem, Erembodegem, Gijzegem, Herdersem, Hofstade,...
.
Mission statement
University College Ghent strives to excel in education, research, service provision and practice of the arts. Through the expertise of its staff and graduates and the valorisation of its research, University College Ghent is making a valuable contribution to a critical, creative and open society.Organisation
University College Ghent is one of the 22 university colleges in FlandersFlanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
. It was founded in 1995 when thirteen institutes of higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
merged. In 2001, a second merger took place to form University College Ghent as we know it today. In 2003, University College Ghent became part of the Ghent University Association, a cooperative body of universities and university colleges.
The governing bodies of University College Ghent are the Board of Governors, the President, the Executive Board, the Principal and his central administration, the Deans and the Faculty Councils.
Faculties
University College Ghent consists of thirteen faculties. Each faculty is led by a dean, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of his or her faculty.- Applied Business
- Applied Business and ICT
- Applied Engineering Sciences
- Biosciences and Landscape Architecture
- Business Administration and Public Administration
- Business Information and ICT
- Fine Arts
- Health Care
- Music and Drama
- Social Work and Welfare Studies
- Teacher Training
- Technology
- Translation Studies
Campus
University College Ghent is a modern urban university college conveniently located throughout the city of GhentGhent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
. There are also campuses in the neighbouring cities of Aalst
Aalst
Aalst can refer to:Place names* Aalst, Belgium, a city and municipality in Belgium* Aalst, Buren, a village in the Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland* Aalst, North Brabant, a village in the Netherlands, in the province of North-Brabant...
and Melle
Melle, Belgium
Melle is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Gontrode and Melle proper. On January 1, 2006 Melle had a total population of 10,585...
.
Student facilities and services
Student facilities include libraries, concert halls, learning centres, research and study centres, a 3,000 m² sports centre and much more. Additionally, University College Ghent offers its students a complete range of student services, from housing and catering to student jobs, cultural events and medical assistance. All these services are centrally organized by the non-profit organization Sovoreg.Alumni
In an institute of higher education, the link with the labour market is never far. That is why University College Ghent tries to make that transition as easy as possible for its students. A comprehensive alumni organisation and vacancy database ensures that alumni are guided in the process.Study programmes
University College Ghent offers 22 professional bachelorBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programmes, 14 academic bachelor programmes and 24 master
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programmes in the following fields of study:
- Applied Engineering & Technology
- Applied Linguistics
- Architecture
- Audio-Visual & Visual Arts
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Education
- Health Care
- Music & Performing Arts
- Social & Community Work
Five of the study programmes are taught exclusively in English. These programmes are specifically organized for foreign exchange students, but they are also open to Belgian students.
- International Programme for Business Studies
- International Management Programme
- Business, Languages and IT Services Programme (BLITS)
- International Postgraduate Programme Dutch & Translation
- Master of Music
Furthermore, University College Ghent also offers a wide variety of follow-up programmes. On its English website, the intitute provides an up-to-date list of the study programmes.
Research and service provision
Besides focusing on education, University College Ghent also continues to stress the importance of researchResearch
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
and service provision. The multi-sector learning environment has a strong research tradition and boasts a number of research groups whose excellence is recognized internationally.
Currently, nearly 414 researchers are actively involved in more than 110 research projects. Over the years, University College Ghent has built up expertise in a great number of study fields, making it an ideal partner for businesses worldwide. Cooperation with external partners is a key requirement in an evermore global environment . With its growing number of partnerships and increasing student enrolments, University College Ghent is anticipating this trend.
Both education and research at University College Ghent is practice-based. As a consequence, University College Ghent possesses considerable know-how and expertise, which can be applied for the benefit of society and science in general.
At University College Ghent, small and medium-sized corporations can buy training and know-how. It is a knowledge centre that strives to produce and implement its knowledge within the region.
Funding
In 2008, University College Ghent’s research funds totalled thirteen million euros, an increase of two million euros on the previous year.International
University College Ghent cooperates with European and international organizations and universities in order to keep abreast of continuing international developments and activities within a multicultural context. Its policy is directed towards acquiring, transferring and valorizing new knowledge and competencies.The mission of University College Ghent is reflected in its student mobility, its guaranteed transparent use of ECTS, the stimulation of active staff mobility, the support of international educational projects and international institutional cooperation through internationalization of curricula and internationalization at home.
Within the framework of the EU programmes, University College Ghent students get the opportunity to study or to undertake a work placement at a partner institution. Complementary study at one of its partner institutions is also encouraged and developed.
Each University College Ghent faculty has cooperation agreements with a number of partner institutions, amounting to no less than 250 bilateral agreements with institutions from 26 European countries.
Art faculties
Two faculties at University College Ghent are specifically focused on practice of the arts: the faculty of Music & Drama and the faculty of Fine Arts. The Fine Arts department encompasses the former institution, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Ghent)Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Ghent)
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent is one of the oldest art schools in Belgium, now part of the Hogeschool Gent.The Academy was founded in 1741 as a private school in the home of Philippe Karel Marissal, and provided a royal charter in 1771 by empress Maria Theresa of Austria...
, founded in 1741 and merged into the university in 1995. Concerts and exhibitions are considered an essential part of the educational experience and are organized throughout the academic year.
The Royal Conservatory
- see main article Royal Conservatory of GhentRoyal Conservatory of GhentThe Royal Conservatory of Ghent is a royally chartered musical institution, founded in 1835 under Leopold I of Belgium, and now part of the University College Ghent....
The Royal Conservatory of Music ("Koninklijk Conservatorium") was one of the sixteen cultural institution merged into the University in 1995, with a history and heritage in its own right. The founding director was Martin-Joseph Mengal
Martin-Joseph Mengal
Martin-Joseph Mengal , was a Belgian composer and instructor.Mengal came from a musical family and received horn and violin lessons as a child, and by the age of 13 played first horn at the Ghent opera...
, in 1835. Notable students and faculty at the conservatory have included François-Auguste Gevaert
François-Auguste Gevaert
François-Auguste Gevaert was a Belgian composer.His father was a baker, and he was intended for the same profession, but better counsels prevailed and he was permitted to study music. He was sent in 1841 to the Ghent Conservatory, where he studied under Edouard de Sommere and Martin-Joseph Mengal...
, who studied directly under Mengal in 1841, Paul-Henri-Joseph Lebrun
Paul-Henri-Joseph Lebrun
Composer Paul-Henri-Joseph Lebrunwas a Belgian composer and professor at the Ghent Conservatory, who won the Belgian Prix de Rome for music in 1891.-Life and work:...
, who studied here and became a professor, and Edouard Potjes
Edouard Potjes
Edouard-Adrien-Nicolas Potjes , born in Nijmegen on 13 August 1860 and died on 12 January 1931 in Seattle , was a Dutch composer....
, who served as professor of piano for 22 years.
The current department head of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent is Maarten Weyler.