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Howest University of Applied Sciences

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world rank  3201

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University Overview

Established in 1995, 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Flanders. This institution also has a branch campus in Brugge. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Howest) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (Howest) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Belgian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Howest also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Howest University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Howest University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Howest University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Howest University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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

Address Marksesteenweg 58
Kortrijk
8500 West Flanders
Belgium
Howest University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Howest University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (56) 241 290
Howest University of Applied Sciences Fax Number (56) 241 292
Other locations Brugge

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Recognition and Accreditation

Howest University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Howest University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized 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 Howest University of Applied Sciences 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

Howest University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Howest University of Applied Sciences 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 Howest University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Howest University of Applied Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Howest University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Howest University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Howest University of Applied Sciences 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 Howest University of Applied Sciences.



Howest University of Applied Sciences: 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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Admissions

Howest University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Howest University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Howest University of Applied Sciences has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Howest University of Applied Sciences'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


Howest University of Applied Sciences'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


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Marksesteenweg 58
Kortrijk 8500
(56) 241 290


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Size and Profile

Howest University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Howest University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Howest University of Applied Sciences's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Howest University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Howest University of Applied Sciences 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.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Howest University of Applied Sciences's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Howest University of Applied Sciences 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.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Howest University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Howest University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Howest University of Applied Sciences's Library


Howest University of Applied Sciences'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.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Howest University of Applied Sciences Services


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Howest University of Applied Sciences'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.


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Howest University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Howest University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Howest University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Howest University of Applied Sciences 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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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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