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Ghent University

Gent

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Belgium
Ghent University was founded in 1817 and is renowned for its academic excellence and research innovations in a diverse range of disciplines. It is the largest university in the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium and excels in providing quality teaching, research, and international cooperation, while eschewing traditional rankings. Ghent University stands out among other regional universities, emphasizing a culture of openness and collaboration with international partners.

Overall Score: 

44.57

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

ghent university for international students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

1450

Total Years to Degree

3

Total Tuition Cost ($)

4350

Location

Gent is a beautiful city in East Flanders, Belgium, with a population of over 260,000. It is an important regional transportation hub, with connections to the national rail system, a ferry from the Netherlands, and the Gent-Sint-Pieters International Airport. In addition, it is renowned for its historic city center, full of cobblestone streets, canals, and charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Overall Scores

Academics

39.68

Happiness

53.57

Costs

40.47

Overall Grade

44.57

1. Academics

Rank:

107

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

35.6

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

2

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

39.68

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

58.9

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

12

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

63.09

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

53.57

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

15.2

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

23.9

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

4350

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

40.47

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

44.57

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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