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Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen

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Overview

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Howest University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium. This institution also has a branch campus in Brugge. Founded in 1995, Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Howest) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België. Howest provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 31-year-old Belgian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 80-89%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Howest also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Howest University of Applied Sciences
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Howest
Founded 1995 Origins date back to 1879. Merger of 8 higher education institutions
Motto
Colours Blue
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Location

Address Marksesteenweg 58
Kortrijk
8500 West Flanders
Belgium
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Phone Number (56) 241 290
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Fax Number (56) 241 292
Other locations Brugge

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Howest University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's academic range and degree level offering.



Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen.



Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Admission Info


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen international students information:

  • 1054 international students
  • Representing 100 nationalities
  • Website: https://www.howest.be/en/incoming-international-students


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Admission Office Admission Office

Marksesteenweg 58
Kortrijk 8500
(56) 241 290


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Size and Profile


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Control Type Control Type

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Entity Type Entity Type

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Facilities


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Library


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Housing University Housing

Yes

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Housing Offering:

  • A student room in Bruges will typically cost between €300 and €520 per month, costs included, while a studio flat will range from €450 to €600 per month.
  • A student room in Kortrijk will generally cost between €300 and €540 per month, costs included.
  • For information on student accommodation on the private market, students can visit the special housing website called Kotwest, which is a collaboration between Stuvo Howest, Stuvo Vives, and Stuvo KU Leuven. The website contains all officially licensed student rooms.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Services


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • Every student gets a chance to spend at least one semester abroad at one of the 200+ partner institutions abroad.
  • They can also do their internships abroad, with the possibility of an Erasmus grant.


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
  • School of Business and Organization
  • School of Design and Technology
  • School of People and Well-being

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Memberships and Affiliations

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • De Associatie Universiteit Gent (AUGent)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen public or private?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen profit or non-profit?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen in terms of enrollment?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen in terms of academic staff?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen a coeducational institution?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen use?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen affiliated with?

None.

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen admit international students?

Yes.

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen international students information:

  • 1054 international students
  • Representing 100 nationalities
  • Website: https://www.howest.be/en/incoming-international-students

What is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Howest?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Howest located?

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is located in Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium. Address: Marksesteenweg 58.

Is Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Howest accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen is accredited by Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (since 2004).

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • Every student gets a chance to spend at least one semester abroad at one of the 200+ partner institutions abroad.
  • They can also do their internships abroad, with the possibility of an Erasmus grant.

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen have a university library?

Yes

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Housing Offering:

  • A student room in Bruges will typically cost between €300 and €520 per month, costs included, while a studio flat will range from €450 to €600 per month.
  • A student room in Kortrijk will generally cost between €300 and €540 per month, costs included.
  • For information on student accommodation on the private market, students can visit the special housing website called Kotwest, which is a collaboration between Stuvo Howest, Stuvo Vives, and Stuvo KU Leuven. The website contains all officially licensed student rooms.

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offer career services?

Not reported

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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