Howest University College
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Howest University College is a public university of applied sciences located in Bruges and Kortrijk, Belgium. It was founded in 1849 and is one of the leading providers of higher education in the region. Howest has over 12,000 students, including about 1,000 international students from over 100 countries.
Howest offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including:
- Business and economics
- Design
- Engineering
- Health sciences
- ICT
- Media and communication
- Social sciences
Howest is a practice-oriented university that focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen field. The university also offers a number of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to get involved in the community.
The acceptance rate for Howest is 80%. The tuition and fees for international students vary depending on the program of study. However, the average tuition for an undergraduate program is around €7,000 per year.
Howest is a great option for prospective students from the United States who are looking for a high-quality, affordable education in a vibrant and historic city.
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider Howest University College:
- Highly ranked university: Howest is ranked #401-500 in the world by Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- Practice-oriented education: Howest focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen field.
- Diverse student body: Howest has a diverse student body with over 1,000 international students from over 100 countries.
- Affordable tuition: The tuition for international students at Howest is around €7,000 per year, which is significantly lower than the tuition at many universities in the United States.
- Beautiful campuses: Howest has two beautiful campuses located in the historic cities of Bruges and Kortrijk.
If you are interested in learning more about Howest University College, you can visit their website: https://www.howest.be/en/
Here are some additional things to consider when choosing Howest University College:
- The language of instruction: Most of the programs at Howest are taught in Dutch. However, there are also a number of English-taught programs available.
- The cost of living: The cost of living in Belgium is generally lower than the cost of living in the United States. However, the cost of living in Bruges and Kortrijk is higher than in some other parts of Belgium.
- The visa requirements: If you are a US citizen, you will need to apply for a student visa to study in Belgium.
Student Life
Our five campuses are located in the historical cities of Bruges and Kortrijk in Belgium. You have all the facilities you need in these compact cities, and you can easily reach all of them by bike. Moreover, within a few hours by train or car, you can be in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Cologne, or Luxembourg. Depending on the campus where you are studying (Kortrijk or Bruges), you have a wide variety of choices for keeping fit and having fun. In Bruges with a Stuvo sports sticker, you have free access to a large offering of sports activities in the evening, including fitness, swimming, Zumba, bowling, ice skating, and archery. In Kortrijk, the sports options are offered in collaboration with the city of Kortrijk and its Kortrijk Student City department. With a SportPlus card, you can enjoy a wide variety of affordable sports options. How many different student associations compete to make student life varied and as pleasant as possible by organizing lots of activities: sports, culture, cantus events, day trips, parties, etc?
Housing
There are many rooms available in the campus neighborhood. The school offers services to help you find an apartment and can help you mediate with the landlord. Housing starts at 350 euros per month.
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